Oscar Gesta Olila

Background

Olila, Oscar Gesta was born on September 9, 1955 in Cayang, Bogo, Cebu, The Philippines. Son of Escolastico Mangubat Olila and Gregoria (Jagdon) Gesta. came to the United States, 1986.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, Center Mindanao U., Musuan, Bukidnon, The Philippines, 1977; Master of Science in Soil Science, U. Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna, 1983; postgraduate, U. Massachusetts, 1986-1987; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Florida, 1987-1992.

Career

Instructor soil science, Center Mindanao U., 1977-1983; assistant professor, department chairman, Center Mindanao U., 1984-1986; head Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory, extension worker, Center Mindanao U., 1985-1986; graduate research assistant, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1987-1992; post doctoral research associate, U. Florida, Gainesville, since 1993.

Achievements

• Oscar Gesta Olila has been listed as a notable Soil and water scientist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, Soil Science Society American, American Society Agronomy, American Society Limnology and Oceanography, International Society Soil Science, Center Mindano U. Alumni Association (Vice-President 1985-1986), Alpha Zeta, Gamma Sigma Delta.

Connections

Married Prima Carreon, July 11, 1987. Children: Glen Charles, Eric James.

Father:

Escolastico Mangubat Olila Gesta

Mother:

Gregoria (Jagdon) Gesta

Spouse:

Prima Carreon

child:

Eric James Olila

child:

Glen Charles Olila