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Victor B. Amoroso, PhD

◼ Position/Affiliation/E-mail

Position/Affiliation:
Professor Emeritus, Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon, Philippines.
E-mail: victorbamoroso@gmail.com

◼ Biography

Dr. Victor B. Amoroso is a University Professor Emeritus, a retired Career Scientist III of the
Department of Science and Technology (DOST), and the Founding Director of the Center for
Biodiversity Research and Extension in Mindanao (CEBREM) in Central Mindanao University,
Musuan, Bukidnon, Philippines. A member of the Philippine Academy of Science and

Technology (NAST) in 2018, he was awarded as one of the Outstanding Young Scientists of
NAST in 1991.
As a trailblazer in the field of taxonomy and Philippine biodiversity, Dr. Amoroso has helped
unravel mysteries of biodiversity through years of leading countless Mindanao mountain

explorations, which dealt on the conservation of threatened, endemic and economically
important plants in Southern Philippines. His groundbreaking transdisciplinary research led to
the discovery of 37 new species of flora and fauna and the publication of 207 scientific articles.
Additionally, his research interest includes the medicinal and edible species of ferns and

selected underutilized flowering plants. Together with his research team, this work has led to
the development of a natural fungicide and a range of innovative food products.
As one of the pioneers in the scientific community, Dr. Amoroso has spent his life in teaching,
mentoring and collaborative research, which has inspired countless individuals to pursue

careers in research and conservation, leaving a lasting impact on Philippine biodiversity.

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