Sex: Male
Education
- University of Hohenheim, Germany, Doctor scientiarum agrariarum in Soil Science (minor in Site Ecology) magna cum laude, 1996
- University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, Master of Science in Soil Science (minor in Crop Physiology)
- Visayas State University, Baybay, Leyte, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture major in Soil Science
- Justus-Liebig Universität, Giessen, Hesse, Germany, Postgraduate Studies in Soil Science, Geography and Plant Nutrition
Field of Specialization
Geo-Ecology, Soil Science (Pedology), Crops and Soils, Agriculture and Forestry, Soil Development, Soil Degradation, Soil Pollution, Nutrient Cycling, Soil Management
Researches
Navarrete, I.A., Asio, V.B., Jahn, R., Tsutsuki, K., (2007) Characteristics and genesis of two strongly weathered soils in Samar, Philippines
Australian Journal of Soil Research Volume 45
Navarrete, I.A., Tsutsuki, K., Asio, V.B.,Tani, M., & Sueta, J., (2011) Chemical, mineralogical, and morphological characteristics of a late Quaternary sedimentary rock-derived soils in Leyte, Philippines
Soil Science Volume 176, No. 12
International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS), (2011) Favorite soil science books
International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) Bulletin, Wageningen, Netherlands Volume 118
Navarrete, I.A., Tsutsuki, K., Asio, V.B. & Kondo, R., (2009) Characteristics and formation of rainforest soils derived from late Quaternary basaltic rocks in Leyte, Philippines
Environmental Geology Volume 58
Aragon, M.R.J., & Asio, V.B., (2010) Nitrogen mineralization and phosphorus solubilization due to rewetting of forest and paddy soils
Annals of Tropical Research Volume 32, No. 1
Navarrete, I.A., Tsutsuki, K., Kondo, R., & Asio, V.B., (2008) Genesis of soils across a late Quaternary volcanic landscape in the humid tropical island of Leyte, Philippines
Australian Journal of Soil Research Volume 46, No. 5
Susaya, J.P., Kim, K.H., Asio, V.B., Chen, Z.S., & Navarrete, I., (2010) Quantifying nickel in soils and plants in an ultramafic area in Philippines
Environmental Monitoring and Assessment Volume 167, No. 1
Wu, C.C., Tsui, C.C., Hseih, C.F., Asio, V.B., & Chen, Z.S., (2007) Mineral nutrient status of tree species in relation to environmental factors in the subtropical rain forest of Taiwan
Forest Ecology and Management Volume 239, No. 1-3
Ian A. Navarrete, Victor B. Asio, Reinhold Jahn, and Kiyoshi Tsutsuki,, (2007) Characteristics and genesis of two strongly weathered soils in Samar, Philippines
Australian Journal of Soil Research Volume 45
Magahud, J.C., & Asio, V.B., (2009) Nitrate and Phosphate Leaching from Lake Danao Soil (Leyte, Philippines)
Journal of Nature Studies Volume 8, No. 3
International Union of Soil Sciences, (2013) 5 questions to Victor B. Asio
International Union of Soil Sciences (IUSS) Bulletin, Wageningen, Netherlands Volume 122
Asio, V.B., Demain, K.L.B., Olguera, D.T., & Villasica, L.J.D., (2015) Characteristics and Nutrient Status of Two Degraded Upland Soils in Samar, Philippines
Annals of Tropical Research Volume 37, No. 1
Asio, V.B., Jahn, R., Perez, F.O., Navarrete, I.A., & Abit, S.M., Jr., (2009) A review of soil degradation in the Philippines
Annals of Tropical Research Volume 31, No. 2
Asio, V.B., Lina, S.B., Maranguit, D.S., Bolledo, A.B., Doguilles, R.J.T., Quiñones, C.M.O., Sabijon, J.R., & Demain, K.L.B., (2014) Characteristics of Soils in the Marginal Uplands of Inopacan, Leyte
Annals of Tropical Research Volume 36, No. Supplement
Lina, S.B., Maranguit, D.S., Asio, V.B., Sabijon, J.R., Demain, K.L.B., & Bolledo, A.B., (2014) Growth Performance of Corn as Influenced by the Combined Application of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers in a Marginal Upland Soil
Annals of Tropical Research Volume 36, No. Supplement
Navarrete, I.A., & Asio, V.B., (2014) Research productivity in soil science in the Philippines
Scientometrics Volume 100, No. 1
Navarrete, I., Lina, S., Corre, M., Veldkamp, E., & Asio, V., (2013) Soil organic matter dynamics and mechanisms of carbon stabilization in soils with conversion from secondary forest to grassland in central Philippines
Geophysical Research Abstracts. EGU General Assembly 2013 Volume 15
Bande, M.M., Grenz, J., Asio, V.B., & Sauerborn, J., (2013) Fiber yield and quality of abaca (Musa textilis var. Laylay) grown under different shade conditions, water and nutrient management
Industrial Crops and Products Volume 42
Maranguit, D.S., & Asio, V.B., (2013) Morpho-Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Mountain Soils in Central Leyte
Annals of Tropical Research Volume 35, No. 1
Navarrete, I.A., Tsutsuki, K., & Asio, V.B., (2013) Characteristics and fertility constraints of degraded soils in Leyte, Philippines
Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science Volume 59, No. 5
Asio, V.B., & Jahn, R., (2007) Weathering of basaltic rock and clay mineral formation in Leyte, Philippines
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 90, No. 3
Asio, V.B., Cabunos, C.C., Jr., & Chen, Z.S., (2006) Morphology, Physiochemical Characteristics, and Fertility of Soils from Quaternary Limestone in Leyte, Philippines
Soil Science Volume 171, No. 8
Lee, C.H., Wu, M.Y., Asio, V.B., & Chen, Z.S., (2006) Using A Soil Quality Index to Assess the Effects of Applying Swine Manure Compost on Soil Quality Under A Crop Rotation System in Taiwan
Soil Science Volume 171, No. 3
Chen, Z.S., Tsou, T.C., Asio, V.B., & Tsai, C.C., (2001) Genesis of Inceptisols on a Volcanic Landscape in Taiwan
Soil Science Volume 166, No. 4
Chen, Z.S., Asio, V.B., & Yi, D.F., (1999) Characteristics and Genesis of Volcanic Soils Along A Toposequence Under a Subtropical Climate in Taiwan
Soil Science Volume 164
Asio, V.B., & Chen, Z.S., (1998) Study of Andesite Weathering in Northern Taiwan Using Micromorphological Approaches
Taiwan Journal of Forest Science Volume 13, No. 4
Jahn, R., Blume, H.P., Asio, V.B., Spaargaren, O., & Schad, P., (2006) Guidelines for Soil Description, 4th edition
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
Asio, V.B., (1996) Characteristics, Weathering, Formation and Degradation of Soils from Volcanic Rocks in Leyte, Philippines
Hohenheimer bodenkudliche Hefte Volume 33
Asio, V.B., (2005) Comments on “Historical development of soil and weathering profile concepts from Europe to the United States of America”
Soil Science Society of America Journal Volume 69, No. 2
Jahn, R., & Asio, V.B., (1998) Soils of the tropical forests of Leyte, Philippines I: Weathering, soil characteristics, classification and site qualities
Soils of Tropical Forest Ecosystems
Awards
- NAST Outstanding Scientific Paper Award for 2011, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), 2011 July 14
- Outstanding Academician Award, Visayas State University, 2011 August 11
- Best Paper 2011 (3rd Place, Senior Category) awarded by the, 14th PSSST Conference on 25-27 May 2011 at VSU, Baybay, Leyte, 2011
- Elected Secretary-General, Humboldt Fellows Association (Philippines), Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Bonn, Germany, 2011
- Recipient of the world renowned & highly competitive (senior scientist), Humboldt Research Fellowship
- CHED-COE Professorial Chair Award, Commission on Higher Education - Center of Excellence
- President F.E. Marcos-Cocofed National Scholar, Philippine Coconut Producers Federation Inc.
- Achievement Award, Philippine Soil Science Society
- PARRFI Professorial Chair Award, Philippine Agricultural Resources Research Foundation, Inc.
- SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair award, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture