The Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) held on February 16-18, 2010 its 71st National Convention at the Development Academy of the Philippines Convention Center in Tagaytay City. The convention was anchored on the theme “Professionals in Challenging Times, Emerging Opportunities.’’
In recognition of the contributions of Prof. Rex B. Demafelis to the country and to science, the PIChE elected him to be one of the first batch of PIChE College Fellows, according him the title of “Fellow of the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (FPIChE).” Prof. Demafelis, a former President of PIChE, is known for spearheading the Biofuels and Alternative Energy Research at the University of the Philippine Los Baños, propelling the program to gain international recognition. The induction ceremony of the PIChE Fellows was held on the last day of the convention.
