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    Biography of Gregorio Zara, Inventor of the Videophone

    Gregorio Zara (March 8, 1902–October 15, 1978) was a Filipino scientist best known as the inventor of the videophone, the first two-way electronic video communicator, in 1955. All told, he patented 30 devices. His other inventions ranged from an alcohol-powered airplane engine to a solar-powered water heater and stove.

    Fast Facts: Gregorio Zara

    • Known For: Inventor of the video telephone
    • Born: March 8, 1902 in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines
    • Died: October 15, 1978
    • Education: Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Michigan, Sorbonne University
    • Awards and Honors: National Scientist Award (Philippines)
    • Spouse: Engracia Arcinas Laconico
    • Children: Antonio, Pacita, Josefina, Lourdes

    Early Life

    Gregorio Zara was born on March 8, 1902, in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines. He earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a master

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    Gregorio y. zara

  • 1. Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara Born: March 8, 1902 Died: October 15, 1978 (aged 76) Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara was born on March 8, 1902 - October 15, 1978 is a renowned Filipino engineer and physicist. He was the inventor of the first videophone. Contents A native of Lipa, Batangas, Zara finished primary schooling at Lipa Elementary School, where he graduated as valedictorian in 1918. In 1922, he igen graduated valedictorian in Batangas High School, an accolade which warranted him a grant to study abroad. However the scholarship was given to another lärjunge upon the intervention of a public official. With full support from his parents he then enrolled at the University of the Philippines. In the middle of his first semester, he finally got the scholarship when his rival got sick and died abroad. Dr. Zara then enrolled at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States, and graduated with a grad of BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1926. After that he obt
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    Dr. Gregorio Y. Zara

    DID you know that a Filipino scientist invented the video phone even before multimedia messaging (MMS) and video conferencing became popular?

    Dr. Gregorio Zara invented the two-way television telephone or videophone in 1955 and patented it as a “photo phone signal separator network.”

    But that’s not all.  Dr. Zara invented, made improvement to, or discovered a lot more:

    ●  Airplane engine that ran on plain alcohol as fuel (1952)

    ●  Improved methods of producing solar energy; new designs for a solar water heater (SolarSorber), a sum stove, and a solar battery (1960s)

    ●  Propeller-cutting machine (1952)

    ●  Microscope with a collapsible stage

    More importantly, Dr. Zara became known for discovering the physical law of electrical kinetic resistance, called the Zara Effect, in 1930.

    For having completed over 40 research papers and making 20 outstanding contributions to science, Zara received many awards, including the Presidential diploma of Merit.  He was