The Philippine-American Academy of Science & Engineering (PAASE) proudly congratulates our distinguished members who have been recognized in the 2025 World’s Top 2% Scientists Rankings by Elsevier and Stanford University.

This prestigious list identifies scientists worldwide whose research output, citations, and influence place them among the top 2% of all researchers across disciplines. It is a recognition not only of productivity but also of sustained scholarly excellence, impact, and leadership in the global scientific community.

This recognition is a proof to their global impact, excellence, and leadership in advancing science, engineering, and innovation across disciplines.

We are deeply proud of their contributions and commitment to making Philippine and Filipino science and engineering shine globally.

Note: If there are other PAASE members included in the Elsevier–Stanford 2025 list who are not yet featured here, please let us know so we can update our records and celebrate them as well.

Congratulations, Dr. Josefino Comiso!

The Philippine-American Academy of Science & Engineering (PAASE) proudly celebrates your outstanding achievement as the 2025 Union Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). As the world’s largest Earth and space science association, AGU serves a global community of over half a million researchers, policymakers, and science advocates.

Your remarkable contributions to Earth and space sciences have made a lasting impact on the global scientific community.

We honor your success and take pride in celebrating this milestone with you!

2025 Severino & Paz Koh
Lectureship Award

The Philippine American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) proudly announces that Dr. Michael Promentilla, Professor at De La Salle University, and Dr. Alfredo Mahar Lagmay, Professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman, have been unanimously selected as the distinguished recipients of the 2025 Severino and Paz Koh Lectureship Awards for Science and Engineering.

Dr. Promentilla will be receiving the award for Engineering, while Dr. Lagmay will be honored for Science. Their exemplary contributions to their respective fields embody the spirit of innovation, leadership, and service that PAASE seeks to recognize and celebrate.

The awards will be formally presented during the 45th Annual PAASE Meeting and Symposium (APAMS) hosted by the University of South Carolina in Columbia, USA, on July 19-20, 2025. As part of the celebration, both awardees will deliver lectures showcasing their groundbreaking work. Dr. Lagmay will speak on July 19, 2025, while Dr. Promentilla will address the assembly on July 20, 2025.

In recognition of their achievements, each awardee will receive a $1,000 cash prize and a plaque of recognition. Their attendance and participation will not only honor their own exceptional careers but will also inspire the next generation of Filipino scientists and engineers, contributing to the continued growth and impact of PAASE for decades to come.

Congratulations, Dr. Promentilla and Dr. Lagmay! Your accomplishments are a shining beacon of excellence for the Philippine and global scientific community.

Congratulations to Dr. Michael Purugganan on His Appointment as Interim Dean of NYU Faculty of Arts and Science.

The Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) proudly congratulates Dr. Michael Purugganan on his appointment as Interim Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Science at New York University (NYU). This prestigious announcement was made by the NYU President and Provost on May 28, 2025.

Dr. Purugganan, a longtime member of PAASE and a globally recognized Filipino-American scientist, now assumes leadership of NYU’s largest academic unit, which includes the College of Arts & Science, Liberal Studies, and the Graduate School of Arts & Science. With over 17,000 students and more than 1,100 full-time faculty across 57 departments, 33 research centers, and 7 international houses, the Faculty of Arts & Science stands as the founding and academic heart of NYU.

We are confident that Dr. Purugganan will bring wisdom, integrity, and a collaborative spirit to his deanship, as he has in every leadership role he has taken throughout his illustrious academic career.

Mabuhay ka, Dr. Michael! Your PAASE family celebrates this milestone with you.

Congratulations to Dr. Shirley Agrupis, New CHED Chairperson!

The Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) proudly congratulates Dr. Shirley C. Agrupis, a distinguished PAASE member, on her appointment as the Chairperson of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED).

Dr. Agrupis brings to CHED a wealth of leadership experience and academic excellence. She previously served as President of Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) in Ilocos Norte, first from 2017 to 2021, and was re-elected for a second term. Her appointment as CHED Commissioner in 2024 paved the way for this latest milestone in her career.

Her commitment to higher education, research, and public service embodies the mission and values of PAASE. We are confident that she will lead CHED with vision, integrity, and dedication to advancing quality, inclusive, and innovative education in the Philippines.

Mabuhay ka, Dr. Agrupis! We are proud to celebrate this historic achievement with you.