Dr. Nathaniel Bantayan is recognized of his significant work in the field of Forestry Engineering, specifically in the development of tools and techniques in managing and visualizing environmental and natural resources data and information through the use geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies. The models he developed include modeling of flood-prone areas, estimation of erosion susceptibility, and fire prone areas. His impressive record of accomplishments and dedication to help improve geographic information systems of the country at such a comparatively young age indicates great potential for even more important work at the forefront of newly emerging technologies in the near future.
Sex: Male
Education
- The University of Melbourne, Australia, Ph.D. in Engineering (Participatory Decision Support Systems), 1990
- Wageningen University, The Netherlands, M.S. Tropical and Applied Silviculture (Forestry Ergonomics), 1996
- College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB- Los Baños, Laguna, B.S. Forestry (Forest Resources Management, 1984
Field of Specialization
Forest Surveying/ Mapping/Forest Mensuration, Computer programming of soil erosion , Web-based applications of GIS , Geographic Information System, Natural resources management , Water resources management, Landuse planning and decision making
Researches
Bantayan, N.C., (1997) GIS-based estimation of soil loss
The Pterocarpus
Bantayan, N.C., () Manual on GIS for Environment and Natural Resources Decision Making (A Compilation of Selected Reading Materials)
Bantayan, N.C., (2002) Using GIS and remote sensing in assessing the impact of landuse change in the biodiversity of Mt. Makiling, Philippines
Forest Cover Assessment in Asia, Proc., International Workshop on Asian Forest Cover Assessment and Conservation Issues
Saplaco, S.R., Severo, R., Bantayan, N.C., Cruz, R.V.O., (2001) GIS-based ATLAS of selected watersheds in the Philippines
DOST
Fernando, E.S., Gruezo, W.Sm., Bantayan, N.C., Calderon, M.M., Dizon, J.T., (2001) Biodiversity and plant genetic resources in the Philippines: A State of the Art Report
UPLB
Bantayan, N.C. et al., (1999 D / 2000 Ja) Charting landscapes the GIS way
GEO Asia Pacific
Aquino-Ong, S., Bantayan, N.C., Palijon, A.M., (1999) The University of the Philippines Los Banos Landscape Masterplan. Charting the landscape of UPLB towards the next millennium
A Project of the Office of the Chancellor and Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning and Development
Bantayan, N.C., () Laboratory manual in forest surveying and mapping
First and Second Edition
Bantayan, N.C., (1998) Linking objective and subjective modelling for landuse decision-making
Landscape and Urban Planning Volume 43
Bantayan, N.C., (1996) The participatory decision support systems: the case of the Makiling Forest Reserve
PhD Thesis, The University of Melbourne
Bantayan, N.C., () Introduction to geomatics - applications in the Philippines
(Book in Preparation)
Bantayan, N.C., Vallesteros, A.P., () Using GIS to better understand the land-use change in the Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve
SEARCA (In Press)
Bantayan, N.C., () Syllabus on Fundamentals of Forest Surveying
Bantayan, N.C., (2011 Jl 13-14) Google Earth: A Tool for Eliciting Spatial Information about Forest Degradation from Local People
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology.Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1
Bantayan, N.C., Vallesteros, S.F, (2009) Survey of Trees Using arcGIS Offser Line and Digicam Tree Measurement Techniques
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1
Rebugio, L.L., Pulhin, J.M., Carandang, A.P., Peralta, E.O., Camacho, L.D., & Bantayan, N.C., (2007) Forest Restoration and Rehabilitation in the Philippines
In: Lee, D.K., (Ed.), Keep Asia Green Volume I "Southeast Asia"
Papers Presented
- Application of GIS in Determining Soil Erosion Potential of the Lower Magat Watershed in Nueva Viscaya, Philippines, GISDECO (GIS for Developing Countries), IRRI, Philippines
- An approach to combine fuzziness with a physical model for landuse planning using GIS, Land Information Management and Geographic Information Systems (LIM & GIS ) Conference, Sydney, Australia
- The Role of GIS in Integrating Fuzziness and Modelling in Landuse Planning , AURISA 93/21st Annual International Conference and Technical Exhibition, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Geomatics Applied to Agroforestry Development - a Philippine Experience , Workshop on Plantation Forestry & GIS, Vientiane, Laos PDR
- GIS & Multicriteria Decision Making , Conference Workshop on the State of Community Mapping & Resource Management Planning, YC James Yen Center, Silang Cavite
- The Path to Obsolescence, GIS Day 2000, Manila Galleria Suites
- Information and Communication Technology for Natural Resources Management, Los Banos Science Community, College, Laguna
- Using Geomatics in Assessing the Impact of Landuse Change on the Biodiversity of Mt. Makiling , ARCBC Symposium-Workshop on Facing the Challenges of Biodiversity Conservation in Mt. Makiling
- Introduction to Geographic Information Systems and Other Industrial-based Technologies, Training Workshop on Ecological Profiling for Local Government Units (LGUs),UPLB-IEASAM, Institute of Forest Conservation , UPLB College of Forestry, Philippines
- Geomatics in Forest Resources Management , Seminar & Training on the application of GIS in Irrigation Development Planning, NIA Compound EDSA Philippines
Awards
- Guillermo Ponce Professorial Chair Lecture Award, , 1999-2001
- Award for Book Writing, CHED Center of Excellence Fund, College of Forestry and Narural Resources, UPLB, 2002 Je-2003 Je
- Best Teacher Award for Physical Science, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB, 2002
- Faculty Award for Syllabus Writing, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB, 1997
- AUSAID Scholarship for PhD Studies, AUSAID, 1992-1996
- Netherlands Fellowship Programme for Master of Science in Tropical Forestry, , 1988-1990
- DENR Scholarship for Undergraduate Studies, DENR, 1980-1984
- Leadership Award for 1984 Graduating Class of BS Forestry, UPLB, 1984
- Outstanding Young Scientist, NAST-DOST, 2003