Alfredo Juinio
Encyclopedia
Alfredo Lazarte Juinio was a civil engineer, educator, and public official of the Philippines
. He served as the dean of the College of Engineering of the University of the Philippines
. Alfredo Juinio Hall, the building that houses the National Engineering Center, is named after him. He was once described as "one of the country's most brilliant engineers."
from the University of the Philippines
where he became a member of the Beta Epsilon Fraternity. He then attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
, from which he obtained his master's degree
in civil engineering.
Prior to serving as college dean, Professor Alfredo T. Juinio headed the UP Diliman Office of Campus Planning (also known as the Campus Planning Committee). Two of the projects he undertook during his term were the construction of C.P. Garcia
Avenue and the UP Gateway at the University Avenue.
Juinio, together with other UP engineering professors, became the structural engineers of the first thin-shell
concrete dome in the Philippines for the UP Catholic Chapel, otherwise known as the Parish of the Holy Sacrifice. The structure is the country's first circular church with the altar in the middle and has been declared a historical landmark and cultural treasure by the National Historical Institute and the National Museum, respectively.
Juinio was appointed as the Minister of Public Works and Highways, as well as the Administrator of the National Irrigation Administration. During his term, he headed the Upper Pampanga River
Multipurpose Projects in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
.
From 1970 to 1979, Juinio served as the dean of the UP College of Engineering. During his term, he initiated the establishment of the National Engineering Center building, as well as the formation of the UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI). Juinio was elected as the first Chairman of the Board, and went on to serve as UPERDFI president for thirty years.
Juinio was also the co-founder of the DCCD Engineering Corporation and a consultant to various government agencies.
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
. He served as the dean of the College of Engineering of the University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
. Alfredo Juinio Hall, the building that houses the National Engineering Center, is named after him. He was once described as "one of the country's most brilliant engineers."
Education
In 1939, Juinio graduated cum laude with a degree in civil engineeringCivil engineering
Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings...
from the University of the Philippines
University of the Philippines
The ' is the national university of the Philippines. Founded in 1908 through Act No...
where he became a member of the Beta Epsilon Fraternity. He then attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT has five schools and one college, containing a total of 32 academic departments, with a strong emphasis on scientific and technological education and research.Founded in 1861 in...
, from which he obtained his master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in civil engineering.
Career and Works
Carlos P. Garcia
Carlos Polistico García was a Filipino teacher, poet, orator, lawyer, public official, political economist and guerrilla leader...
Avenue and the UP Gateway at the University Avenue.
Juinio, together with other UP engineering professors, became the structural engineers of the first thin-shell
Thin-shell structure
Thin-shell structures are light weight constructions using shell elements. These elements are typically curved and are assembled to large structures...
concrete dome in the Philippines for the UP Catholic Chapel, otherwise known as the Parish of the Holy Sacrifice. The structure is the country's first circular church with the altar in the middle and has been declared a historical landmark and cultural treasure by the National Historical Institute and the National Museum, respectively.
Juinio was appointed as the Minister of Public Works and Highways, as well as the Administrator of the National Irrigation Administration. During his term, he headed the Upper Pampanga River
Pampanga River
Pampanga River is the second largest river in the island of Luzon, next to Cagayan River and the third largest river in the Philippines...
Multipurpose Projects in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija
Pantabangan is a 4th class municipality in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the latest census, it has a population of 25,520 people in 4,808 households. This is the site of the Pantabangan dam.-History:...
.
From 1970 to 1979, Juinio served as the dean of the UP College of Engineering. During his term, he initiated the establishment of the National Engineering Center building, as well as the formation of the UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI). Juinio was elected as the first Chairman of the Board, and went on to serve as UPERDFI president for thirty years.
Juinio was also the co-founder of the DCCD Engineering Corporation and a consultant to various government agencies.
Awards
- MeralcoMeralcoThe Manila Electric Company , also known as MERALCO or Meralco, is the Philippines' largest distributor of electrical power.The word MERALCO, is an acronym for Manila Electric Railroad And Light COmpany, which was the company's original name from 1903 to 1919.MERALCO is the Metro Manila's only...
Award for Engineering and Applied Sciences, 1990 - Most Distinguished Engineering Alumnus, given during the Diamond Jubilee of the UP College of Engineering, 1985
- Most Outstanding Betan Award, given by the Beta Epsilon Fraternity, 1999