Filipino scientist wins first int’l metrology award for PH 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Dhel NazarioA Filipina scientist from the Metrology in Chemistry (MiC) Laboratory of the National Metrology Laboratory (NML-ITDI) won the 2019 Developing Economies National Metrology Institute (DEN) Award, making her the first Filipino recipient of the accolade. Dr. Toshiyuki Takatsuji, of the National Metrology Institute (NMI) of Japan and chair of the Asia Pacific Metrology Program (APMP), gave the award in a recent ceremony held in at Le Montage in Sydney, Australia. It gives the award to only one individual every year, with APMP reserving the right to declare no winner within an award year. Further, Dr. Ebarvia’s RM work supports results of measurement laboratories to ensure that local commodities can pass stringent international trade standards on food quality and control.

Source: Manila Bulletin January 02, 2020 07:52 UTC