Benjamin S. Austria

Educational Background

Ph. D. in Geology, Harvard University, U.S.A. (1975)

Classes Taught

Geology 207: Mineral Equilibria (Graduate)
Geology 270: Ore Microscopy (Graduate)
Geology 271: Mining Geology (Graduate)
Geology 273: Advanced Mineral Deposits (Graduate)
Geology 11: Principles of Geology (Undergraduate)
Geology 194: Metalliferous Ore Deposits (Undergraduate)

Research Interests

Ore mineralogy
Mining geology
Economic geology
Petroleum geology

Selected Publications/Papers/Presentations

Development of the Energy Industry in the Philippines. Chapter 11 in Summary Record of the Second Workshop on Economic Cooperation in Central Asia, p. 107-110 Manila: Asian Development Bank (1998).

Upstream Petroleum Prospects in the Philippines. Proceedings, Asia Upstream '99 Strategic Management Program, Singapore, 1-2 March 1999.

Guidelines and Protocols for Marine Scientific Research in Geology. Roundtable Discussion on Protocols for Marine Scientific Research. Institute of International Legal Studies, University of the Philippines Law Center, Quezon City, Philippines, 31 August 1999. (T.M. Santos and F.P.Siringan, co-authors)

Reaction to Paper on Cooperation Arrangements on Energy Development. Roundtable Disussion on International Cooperation Agreements for the Marine Sector. Institute of International Legal Studies, University of the Philippines Law Center, Quezon City, Philippines, 7 March 2000.

Globalization and the Development of Earth Resources. World Conference on Science & Technology (50^th Annual Convention of the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science), Manila, 13-15 September 2001.

Some Aspects of Philippine Tectonica and Exploration. Dr. Luis Santos-Ynigo Memorial Seminar, University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences, Quezon City, Philippines, 22 February 2002.

The Greenhouse Effect and Global Climate Change. Seminar on Earth Hazards and their Mitigation, People's Hall, Albay Capitol Building, Legazpi City, Philippines, 8 May 2002.

Climate Friendly Initiatives of the Philippine Private Sector. Proceedings, 3^rd CTI/Industry Joint Seminar on Technology Diffusion in Asia, Beijing, 27-28 September 2002.

Risks in Philippine Petroleum Exploration. Dr. Emmanuel V. Tamesis Seminar, University of the Philippines National Instititute of Geological Sciences, Quezon City, Philippines, 29 June 2003.

Understanding the Phenomena of Greenhouse Gases. E4 in 2004 (Environment, Energy, Education & Entrepreneurship) 65^th National Convetion of the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers, Makati City, Philippines, 19-21 February 2004.

Status and Prospects of the Philippine Mining Industry. Policy and Legal Issues Confronting the Philippine Mining Industry and the Philippines' Claim for an Extended Continental Shelf: A Symposium in Recognition of Dr. Teodoro M. Santos' Contribution as a Mentor, Colleague and Friend, University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences, Quezon City, Philippines, 17 June 2004.

Promote Sustainable Energy Development via the CDM National Approval Process. Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on the Proposed Approval Process of the CDM National Authority, Holiday Inn Galleria Manila, Pasig City, Philippines, 16 February 2005.

Energy Efficiency - A Worldwide Review. Energy Summit, Westin Philippine Plaza, Manila, 23 June 2005.

Documents of "Why is NAPOCOR Losing so Much Money" by F.Y. Roxas. Roundtable Discussion on Energy, Asian Institute of Management, Makati City, 29 June 2005.

Enhancing Energy Security and Independence through Renewable Energy and Alternative Fuels. PowerTech 2005, World Trade Center, Manila 22 September 2005.

Global Perspectives on Energy Issues. Second Focused Roundtable Discussion on Energy Planning, Technology Management Center, University of the Philippines, Quezon City, Philippines, 8 November 2005.

Environmental Sustainability of Coal - An Overview. ASEAN Forum on Coal, New World Hotel, Makati City, 17 Novemer 2005.

Sustainable Energy Opportunitites in the ASEAN Region. Seminar on Coal and Renewable Energy Business Opportunities for UK Companies in the Philippine/South East Asia, UK Department of Trade and Industry, London, 25 February 2005.

Summary. 8^th ASEAN Coucil on Petroleum Conference and Exhibition, Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, 2 December 2005.

Contact Details

Office: Room 222, National Institute of Geological Sciences Building, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, 1101 The Philippines
E-mail: benjamin.austria@up.edu.ph