Emil Q. Javier

Emil Q. Javier
Javier in 2020
17th President of the University of the Philippines
In office
1993–1999
Preceded byJosé Abueva
Succeeded byFrancisco Nemenzo Jr.
Director General of the National Science Development Board
In office
1981–1986
PresidentFerdinand Marcos
Preceded byMelencio S. Magno (as NSDB Chairman)
Succeeded byAntonio V. Arizabal (as DOST Secretary)
4th Director of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture
In office
1983–1984
Preceded byJoseph C. Madamba
Succeeded byFernando A. Bernardo
2nd Chancellor of University of the Philippines Los Baños
In office
1979–1985
Preceded byAbelardo G. Samonte
Succeeded byRaul P. De Guzman
Personal details
Born (1940-09-11) September 11, 1940 (age 84)
Santa Cruz, Laguna, Philippines
Alma materUniversity of the Philippines Los Baños
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
Cornell University
OccupationUniversity administrator, educator, agronomist

Emil Q. Javier (born September 11, 1940) is a Filipino plant geneticist and agronomist best known for having served as the 17th President of the University of the Philippines between 1993 and 1999.[1][2] He was conferred the rank of National Scientist of the Philippines for contributions in Agriculture in August 2019.[3]

  1. ^ Ables, Higino A. (11 March 2010). "Golden profiles: Emil Q. Javier".
  2. ^ "Illinois university honors ex-UP president". The Filipino Express. 2005-03-20. Archived from the original on 2012-11-04. Retrieved 2010-08-04.
  3. ^ "Dr. Emil Javier receives Nat'l Scientist title in Malacañan". UPLB. 2020-01-10. Archived from the original on 2021-10-17. Retrieved 2021-10-17.