Julie F. Barcelona facts for kids
Julie F. Barcelona (born January 1, 1972) is a Filipina scientist who studies plants. She is a botanist and taxonomist. She works as a researcher at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Julie Barcelona is famous for her work on a special group of plants called Rafflesia. These plants are found in the Philippines and are known for having very large flowers.
About Julie F. Barcelona
Julie Barcelona helped create "Co's Digital Flora of the Philippines." This is a website all about the plants of the Philippines. It is dedicated to a great Filipino botanist named Leonard Co.
Julie Barcelona is married to Pieter B. Pelser. They have worked together on many of her studies. A type of pitcher plant called Nepenthes barcelonae was named after her. This shows how important her work is!
Her Education Journey
Julie Barcelona started her studies at West Visayas State University. She earned her first degree in biological sciences in 1987.
Later, in 1994, she received her master's degree in biological science. She studied at the University of Santo Tomas in Manila.
Julie Barcelona finished her advanced studies in 2000. She earned her Ph.D. in botany from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. This is the highest degree you can get in a field of study.
