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2023 - present
DSc in Use, Management, and Preservation of Natural Resources
(Marine Biology) - cand.
Centro de Investigaciones Biologícas del Noroeste, S.C. (CIBNOR), Mexico
Dissertation Project:
Plasticity and temporal morphological variation of Pocillopora corals as a response to localized currents
2019 to 2022
Master in Biology
Leyte Normal University (LNU), Philippines
Graduate Model Student of the Year
Research Project:
Reef Status in the Marine Protected Areas of San Francisco (Pacijan Island), Camotes, Cebu, Philippines
2014 to 2018
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
Southern Leyte State University - Bontoc (SLSU-Bontoc), Philippines
Academic Excellence Awardee
Thesis Project:
Thermal tolerance of Collector Urchin Tripneustes gratilla (Linnaeus, 1758) two-armed larvae
WORK EXPERIENCES
2019 to 2023
Marine Biology Faculty-Researcher
Palompon Institute of Technology (PIT), Philippines
Taught courses in Research, Environmental Science and Marine Biology
Conducted research works related to Marine Biology
Organized extension activities relevant to Marine Science.
Designations:
Marine Biology Institute Researcher
In-Charge, Marine Science Research Laboratory
Coordinator, Marine Biology Research Thrust
Institute Representative, FIMFS Governing Board
Program Coordinator and Adviser, BS Fisheries
Associate Editor, Journal of Academic and Technological Advances
2019
University Research Associate II
The Marine Science Institute (MSI)
University of the Philippines - Diliman (UPD), Philippines
Assigned in the collection and analysis of data for coral reef resources
Processed transect photographs in CPCe
Interpreted data processed from CPCe
Generated and submitted technical reports
2019
Intern
Core Facility for Bioinformatics
Philippine Genome Center (PGC)
University of the Philippines - Diliman, Philippines
Identified and downloaded genes responsible for hydrocarbon metabolism in Anthozoans
Analyzed sequencing data using established pipelines
Developed and benchmark new tools for sequencing data analysis applying machine learning to discover hydrocarbon metabolism in Anthozoans
Assisted and collaborated with internal and external researchers in interpretation of sequencing data.
2019 to 2020
Visiting University Instructor
Southern Leyte State University – Bontoc (SLSU-Bontoc), Philippines
Discussed different topics in Marine Biology-related courses
Prepared necessary documents prior to teaching
Performed other work-related activities as assigned by immediate supervisor.
2018 to 2019
Science Research Assistant
Institute of Tropical Ecology and Environmental Management (ITEEM)
Visayas State University (VSU), Philippines
Assigned in the collection and analysis of data for coral reef resources
Assigned in the collection and analysis of data for reef invertebrates
Assigned in the collection of physicochemical parameters of seawater
Discussed topics in Science and Marine Biology subjects as a substitute instructor.
2017
Volunteer
Zoological Society of London – Philippines (ZSL-PH)
Assigned in the collection of data for the following different assessments: mangrove community survey, seagrass assessment, photo-quadrat assessment and rugosity for corals, fish visual census for fish assessment and seahorse survey.
2015
Science Officer and Education Officer
Coral Cay Conservation – Philippines (CCC-PH)
Assisted with all aspects of the Coral Cay Conservation’s Southern Leyte Coral Reef Conservation Project (LRCP) including ecological data collection utilizing SCUBA.
Worked under the Project Scientist and responsible in delivering the science training to international volunteers, coordinating and planning scientific dives, scheduling the Science Development Programme (SDP) and accounting for and maintaining scientific equipment.
As Education Officer, assisted in the formulation of the Seastar Environmental Award Scheme (SEAS) and taught young pupils at Philippine Elementary schools.
CERTIFICATIONS
Professional Association of Diving Instructors, Inc. (PADI)
Enriched Air Diver
(September 2023)
Rescue Diver
(October 2022)
Advanced Open Water Diver (May 2015)
Open Water Diver
(May 2015)
Reef Check Worldwide
Indo-Pacific Reef Check EcoDiver Trainer/Instructor (October 2017)
Indo-Pacific Reef Check EcoDiver (May 2015)
GRANTS
2023-2026 Secretary of Science, Humanity, Technology, and Innovation (SECIHTI) Doctoral Fellowship
Federal Government of Mexico
2019 Fellow on Bioinformatics Training and Internship Program, Core Facility for Bioinformatics
Philippine Genome Center, Republic of the Philippines
2014-2018 Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) Half-Merit Scholar, Republic of the Philippines
Membership in Professional/Civic Organizations
National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)
(Associate Member)
International Coral Reef Society (ICRS)
(Student Member - President John Ogden Awardee)
Sociedad Mexicana de Arrecifes Coralinos (Mexican Society of Coral Reefs)
(Member)
Society for the Study of Evolution (SSE)
(Member)
American Society of Naturalists (ASN)
(Member)
Philippine Association of Marine Science (PAMS)
(Lifetime Member)
Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences (FIMFS)
(Lifetime Member)
Reef Check Worldwide
(EcoDiver Trainer)
Awards
Research
Outstanding RDE Paper (Research Paper Category) during the Joint ViCARP and RRDEN Regional Research, Development, and Extension Symposium, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte (November 17-18, 2022)
First Placer during the Academic Poster Making Competition at the HEI Fair and ASEANWave Webxhibition Festival during the 2022 Regional ASEAN Month Celebration, RTRMF Gymnasium, Tacloban City, Leyte (September 2, 2022).
Best Paper Presenter (Health Science, Education, and Environmental Management Track) during the 5th National Conference on Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development, Samar State University (October 27-29, 2021)
Third Placer (Dr. Angel C. Alcala Award – Best Paper of the Professional Category) during the 53rd Annual Convention of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences (FIMFS), hosted by the Samar State University and Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental (April 27-28, 2022)
Best Paper Presenter during the 2nd Regional Multidisciplinary Research Conference, Agusan del Sur State College of Agriculture and Technology, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur (December 14-15, 2021).
Best RDE Paper (Research Project Category) during the Joint ViCARP and RRDEN Regional Research, Development, and Extension Symposium, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte (March 23-24, 2021)
2nd Placer (Best Paper in Undergraduate Category) during the 49th Annual Convention of the Federation of Institutions for Marine and Freshwater Sciences (FIMFS), Zamboanga State College for Marine Science and Technology, Fort Pilar, Zamboanga City (October 22, 2018)
Academics and Campus Journalism
Centennial Graduate Model Student of the Year (Dayaw Award), Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City, Leyte (March 7, 2021)
Academic Excellence Awardee, Southern Leyte State State University, San Ramon, Bontoc, Southern Leyte (April 6, 2018)
Consistent Academic Honor, Southern Leyte State University, Bontoc, Southern Leyte (Academic Year 2014-2015 to Academic Year 2017-2018)
Top 4 Graduate (Student Category) in the School-on-the-Air Program for Cassava Production sponsored by the Agricultural Training Institute (DA-ATI), Southern Leyte State University, Sogod, Southern Leyte (April 17, 2017)
Champion in Copyreading and Headline Writing during the Regional Tertiary Schools Press Conference (RTSPC) 2017, Christ the King College, Calbayog City, Samar (February 25, 2017)
Fourth Placer in Science Writing during the Regional Tertiary Schools Press Conference (RTSPC) 2017, Christ the King College, Calbayog City, Samar (February 25, 2017)
Fifth Placer in Copyreading and Headline Writing during the Regional Tertiary Schools Press Conference (RTSPC) 2016, Southern Leyte State University (February 6, 2016)
Fourth Placer in Investigative Writing during the Regional Tertiary Schools Press Conference (RTSPC) 2014, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte (August 6, 2014)
Fifth Placer in Copyreading and Headline Writing during the Regional Tertiary Schools Press Conference (RTSPC) 2014, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte (August 6, 2014)
Conservation
Certificate of Appreciation for the selfless support on Mangrove Management and conduct of underwater monitoring and assessment in the Municipality of Palompon conferred by the LGU-Palompon, Leyte, Philippines (December 30, 2021)
Reef Ranger Award conferred by Coral Cay Conservation – Philippines, Napantao, San Francisco, Southern Leyte (June 20, 2015)
Reef Conservation Award conferred by Coral Cay Conservation – Philippines, Napantao, San Francisco, Southern Leyte (May 27, 2015)
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