Aurora Fe C. Bautista: Filipino Scientist and Academic

Aurora Fe C. Bautista (born Sept 13, 1948, Manila) is a distinguished Filipino scientist in chemistry, physics, and materials science. She earned her PhD in Materials Science from UC Berkeley (1977) and is a Professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman, where she directs the National Institute of Physics.

Key contributions: Over 200 publications on semiconductors, superconductors, magnetic materials; discoveries with applications in energy storage, solar conversion, microelectronics.

Leadership roles: Dean of College of Science (2004–2007); numerous awards including the Ramon Magsaysay Award (2014).

She is a pivotal figure in advancing Philippine science and education.