Filipino Scientists:
Physicians and Medical Researchers:
* Dr. Fe del Mundo: Pioneer in pediatrics, known for her innovative incubator and other medical inventions.
* Dr. Alfredo Bengzon: Renowned physician and pharmacologist, founder of the Philippine Medical Association.
* Dr. Ramon Abarquez: Expert in cardiovascular diseases, known for his contributions to the field of cardiology.
* Dr. Carmencita Padilla: Leading researcher in the field of tropical diseases.
* Dr. Jaime Galvez Tan: Former Secretary of Health, known for his advocacy for public health policies.
* Dr. Edsel Salvana: Expert in infectious diseases, known for his research on dengue and other tropical diseases.
Other Fields:
* Dr. Angel Alcala: Marine biologist, known for his conservation efforts and research on coral reefs.
* Dr. William Padolina: Chemist, known for his research on natural products and their applications.
* Dr. Gavino Trono: Botanist, known for his work on seaweed cultivation and its potential for food security.
* Dr. Lilian Patena: Agricultural scientist, known for her work on rice breeding and improving rice yields.
* Dr. Raymund Joseph Canoy: Physicist, known for his research on semiconductor materials and their applications in electronics.
* Dr. Jose Bejar: Astronomer, known for his contributions to the field of astrophysics.
Foreign Scientists:
Physics:
* Albert Einstein: Developed the theory of relativity, one of the most important scientific theories of all time.
* Isaac Newton: Formulated the laws of motion and universal gravitation.
* Marie Curie: Pioneer in radioactivity, the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win Nobel Prizes in two different scientific fields.
* Stephen Hawking: Renowned theoretical physicist, known for his work on black holes and the origins of the universe.
Chemistry:
* Marie Curie: (See above)
* Linus Pauling: Nobel Prize winner in Chemistry and Peace, known for his work on the nature of chemical bonds and molecular structure.
* Dmitri Mendeleev: Developed the periodic table of elements.
Biology:
* Charles Darwin: Proposed the theory of evolution by natural selection.
* Gregor Mendel: Known as the father of modern genetics, for his work on inheritance patterns in pea plants.
* Jane Goodall: Primatologist, known for her groundbreaking research on chimpanzees.
Medicine:
* Louis Pasteur: Developed the germ theory of disease and made significant contributions to the development of vaccines.
* Edward Jenner: Pioneered the first vaccine for smallpox.
* Alexander Fleming: Discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic.
Other Fields:
* Nikola Tesla: Serbian-American inventor, known for his contributions to alternating current (AC) electricity.
* Alan Turing: British mathematician and computer scientist, considered the father of theoretical computer science and artificial intelligence.
* Leonardo da Vinci: Italian polymath, known for his contributions to art, science, and engineering.
* Galileo Galilei: Italian astronomer and physicist, known for his observations of the heavens and his support for the heliocentric model of the solar system.
This is just a small sample of the many Filipino and foreign scientists who have made significant contributions to the advancement of knowledge. It is important to note that this is not an exhaustive list and there are many other notable scientists from both the Philippines and around the world.