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Sex: Male

Education:

  • Graduate Institute of Space Science, National Central University, Jhongli City, Taiwan (R.O.C.), Doctor of Philosophy in Space Science, 2014
  • De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines, Master of Science in Physics, 2006
  • De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Physics with Specialization in Computer Electronics, 2004

Field of Specialization:

Space Science, Physics, Atmospheric Physics, Ionospheric Physics, Remote Sensing, GNSS Applications

Researches:

Macalalad, E., Tsai, L.-C., Wu, J., & Liu, C.H., (2014) Performance of Taiwan Ionospheric Model (TWIM) in Single-Frequency Differential GPS Positioning
Geophysical Research Abstracts Volume 16

Rino, C.L., Tsai, L.-C., & Macalalad, E., (2013) Modeling and analysis of COSMIC radio occultation (RO) scintillation events
2013 US National Committee of URSI National Radio Science Meeting (USNC-URSI NRSM)

Macalalad, E., Tsai, L.-C., & Wu, J., (2012) Global Application of TaiWan Ionospheric Model to Single-Frequency GPS Positioning
Geophysical Research Abstracts Volume 14

Macalalad, E., Tsai, L.-C., Zheng, C.W., & Wu, J., (2013) Application of TaiWan Ionospheric Model in Single-Frequency Global Positioning System
Proceedings of the Asia-Pacific Radio Science Conference

Tsai, L.C., Liu, C.H., Macalalad, E., & Huang, J.Y., (2011) GPS radio occultation ionospheric profile fitting and data quality examination using the empirical orthogonal function analysis
Geophysical Research Abstracts Volume 13

Macalalad, E., Tsai, L.C., & Wu, J., (2011) Application of Taiwan Ionospheric Model (TWIM) to Single-Frequency GPS Positioning
Proceedings of the 5th FORMOSAT3/COSMIC Data Users Workshop and International Conference on GPS Radio Occultation

Vallar, E., Esguerra, M.A., Macalalad, E., Lajara, M., & Galvez, M.C., (2010) Angstrom Turbidity Coefficient and Wavelength Exponent Derived from a 355nm-532nm Lidar and a Sunphotometer in Manila, Philippines
Proceedings of the 25th International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC)

Galvez, M.C.D., Macalalad, E.P., & Vallar, E.A., (2010) Determination of Boudary Layer Height in Manila From Two-Wavelength Lidar measurement Using Normallized Concentration Gradient Method
Proceedings of the 25th International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC)

Saccuan, A.J.H., Deveza, R.B., Lamod, S.M.L., Villaverde, J.F., & Macalalad, E.P., (2018) Development of a real-time microcomputer-based data acquisition system for a very low frequency (VLF) monitor for space weather studies
ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences Volume 13, No. 24

Vergara, R.L., Macalalad, E.P., Bagtasa, G., Vallar, E.A., Galvez, M.C.D., & Francisco, R.V., (2017) Correlation of Aerosol Optical Properties with Surface Meteorological Parameters over Manila
Advanced Science Letters Volume 23, No. 2

Macalalad, E.P., Tsai, L.C., & Wu, J., (2016) Performance evaluation of different ionospheric models in single-frequency code-based differential GPS positioning
GPS Solutions Volume 20, No. 2

Francisca, D., Macalalad, E., Vallar, E., Galvez, M.C., Tsai, L.-C., & Hsiao, T.Y., (2015) VHF/UHF Amplitude Scintillation Observed By The Low-Latitude Ionospheric Tomography Network (LITN)
ARPN Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences Volume 10, No. 22

Tsai, L.C., Macalalad, E.P., & Liu, C.H., (2014) TaiWan Ionospheric Model (TWIM) prediction based on time series autoregressive analysis
Radio Science Volume 49

Macalalad, E.P., Tsai, L.-C., Wu, J., & Liu, C.-H., (2013) Application of the TaiWan Ionospheric Model to single-frequency ionospheric delay corrections for GPS positioning
GPS Solutions Volume 17, No. 3

Vergara, R.L., Macalalad, E.P., Bagtasa, G., Vallar, E.A., & Galvez, M.C.D., (2013) Diurnal Characteristics of Angstrom Turbidity Parameters Over Manila, Philippines
IOSR Journal Of Environmental Science, Toxicology And Food Technology Volume 5, No. 2

Deveza, R.B., Lamod, S.M.L., Saccuan, A.J.H., Villaverde, J.F., & Macalalad, E.P., (2018) Development of a Microcomputer-Based Data Acquisition System for the SuperSID Monitor in the Philippines
Proceedings of the 10th IEEE International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)

Francisca, D., Vallar, E., Macalalad, E., Galvez, M.C., & Tsai, L.-C., (2013) Matlab-based VHF and UHF amplitude scintillation characterization using the new low-latitude ionospheric tomography network (LITN)
Proceedings of the 34th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Bali, Indonesia

Tsai, L.-C., Macalalad, E.P., Tien, M.H., & Liu, C.H., (2013) The TaiWan Ionospheric Model (TWIM) and model prediction using autocorrelation method
Proceedings of the 34th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing

Galvez, M.C.D., Macalalad, E.P., Peralta, T.A., Rosete, J.N., & Vallar, E.A., (2012) Simultaneous Scanning Lidar Measurement and Air Sampling Using A Personal Cascade Impactor for Traffic Aerosol Characterization
Proceedings of the 33rd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing

Tsai, L.-C., Zheng, C.W., Macalalad, E.P., Chen, G.H., & Tien, M.H., (2012) The Improved Taiwan Ionospheric Model (TWIM) and its Applications on GPS Positioning
Proceedings of the 33rd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing

Macalalad, E.P., Tsai, L.-C., & Wu, J., (2011) Ionospheric Delay Correction Using the Taiwan Ionospheric Model (TWIM) for Single-Frequency GPS Receiver
Proceedings of the 32nd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing

Tsai, L.C., Chen, G.H., Tian, M.H., & Macalalad, E.P., (2011) The Taiwan Ionospheric Model (TWIM) And Its Applications On Radio Wave Propagation And Ionospheric GPS L1 Pseudorange Correction
Proceedings of the 32nd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing

Galvez, M.C.D., Macalalad, E.P., & Vallar, E.A., (2011) Retrieval Of Boundary Layer And Cloud Base Heights In Manila From A Two-Wavelength Lidar Measurement
Proceedings of the 32nd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing

Vallar, E., Macalalad, E., Lajara, M., & Galvez, M.C., (2011) Atmospheric Turbidity Measurements Using A 355nm-532nm Lidar And A Sunphotometer In Manila, Philippines
Proceedings of the 32nd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing

Vallar, E.A., Galvez, M.C.D., Uy, J.C.Q., Macalalad, E.P., Roman, T.A., & Bangsal, E.B., (2004) Multi-instrument particulate matter characterization during the 2004 new year celebration in Manila (14°33.978' N; 120°59.523' E)
Proceedings from the 22nd International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC 2004), European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP Volume 561

Galvez, M.C.D., Vallar, E.A., Bangsal, E.B., Macalalad, E.P., & Roman, T.A., (2004) Multi-Angle LIDAR Sensing of Traffic Aerosol in Manila
Proceedings from the 22nd International Laser Radar Conference (ILRC 2004), European Space Agency, (Special Publication) ESA SP

Papers Presented:

  • Modeling and analysis of COSMIC radio occultation (RO) scintillation events, 2013 US National Committee of URSI National Radio Science Meeting, Boulder, CO, USA
  • Global Application of TaiWan Ionospheric Model to Single-Frequency GPS Positioning, EGU General Assembly 2012, Vienna, Austria
  • Development of a Microcomputer-Based Data Acquisition System for the SuperSID Monitor in the Philippines, IEEE 10th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology,Communication and Control, Environment and Management, Baguio City, Philippines
  • Matlab-based VHF and UHF amplitude scintillation characterization using the new low-latitude ionospheric tomography network (LITN), 34th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Bali, Indonesia
  • The Improved Taiwan Ionospheric Model (TWIM) and its and its Applications on GPS Positioning, 33rd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Pattaya, Thailand
  • Simultaneous Scanning Lidar Measurement and Air Sampling Using A Personal Cascade Impactor for Traffic Aerosol Characterization, 33rd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Pattaya, Thailand
  • Ionospheric Delay Correction Using the Taiwan Ionospheric Model (TWIM) for Single-Frequency GPS Receiver, 32nd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Taipei, Taiwan
  • The Taiwan Ionospheric Model (TWIM) And Its Applications On Radio Wave Propagation And Ionospheric GPS L1 Pseudorange Correction, 32nd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Taipei, Taiwan
  • Retrieval Of Boundary Layer And Cloud Base Heights In Manila From A Two-Wavelength Lidar Measurement, 32nd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Taipei, Taiwan
  • Atmospheric Turbidity Measurements Using A 355nm-532nm Lidar And A Sunphotometer In Manila, Philippines, 32nd Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Taipei, Taiwan

Awards:

  • Gold Prize for "Online Application of Taiwan Ionosphere Model for Single-Frequency GPS Positioning", Web Contest (WEBCON), Asian Conference on Remote Sensing, Taipei, Taiwan (R.O.C.), 2011 October 5
  • Innovative Mention for “Development of a Low-Cost Sunphotometer Tracking and Data Acquisition System”, 2004 ASEAN Virtual Instrumentation Applications Contest, National Instruments - ASEAN, 2004 July