The Asian Scientist 100
Marissa Paglicawan
Institution
Department of Science and Technology
Country
Philippines
Field
Materials Sciences
For her research on turning Manila hemp or abaca into an engineering material, Paglicawan was awarded the 2018 Gregorio Zara Award for Applied Science Research. (Photo: Department of Science and Technology, the Philippines)
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