GOVPH

Sex: Female

Education:

• Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology, Tokyo, Japan, Doctor of Science in Agriculture, 1988 Mr-Ap
• Tottori University, Tottori, Japan, Master of Science in Agriculture, 1986 Ap - 1988 Mr
• National University, Manila, Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, 1971 Je -1976 Ap

Field of Specialization:

Wastewater Management, Environmental Management System, Environmental Risk Assessment, Internal Audit, Energy Audit, Cleaner Production Technology, Wastewater Treatment, Panels, Biomass Utilization, Chemical Engineering, Cleaner Production Technologies Assessment

Researches:

Moran, M.S.R., Estudillo, C.P., (1998) Monitoring and treatment of effluent from the FPRDI paper mill
Terminal Report FPRDI Library

Moran M.S., Estudillo,C.P., (1999) Treatment of FPRDI Paper Mill Effluent
FPRDI Journal Volume 25

Austria, C.O., Decena, A.A., (2001) Treatment of wastewater from handmade paper (HMP) making
FPRDI Journal Volume 27, No. 1-2

Austria, C.O., Decena, A.A., (2002) Application of a wastewater treatment system for small scale handmade paper mills
FPRDI College Laguna

Austria, C.O, (2001) Determination of the acute lethal toxicity of effluent from pulp and paper mills
FPRDI Journal Volume 27, No. 1-2

(1999) Properties of gypsum bonded boards from ipil-ipil (Leucaena leucocephala (lam.de Wit.) using commercial gypsum and phosphogypsum as binders
FPRDI Journal Volume 25(1-2)

Pablo, J.V., Pablo, A.A., (1991) Production of gypsum bonded panels from cocowood (Cocos nucifera L.)
FPRDI Journal Volume 2, No. 1-2

Moran, M.S.R., Estudillo, C.P., (1999) Charcoal for treatment of colored wastewater
FPRDI Journal Volume 25, No. 1-2

Mabilangan, L.C., Torres, A.S., Estudillo, C.P., (1998) Production of base paper for currency notes
FPRDI Journal Volume 24, No. 1

Kiguchi,M., Suzuki,M., (2000) Significance of acid and heat treatments on non-conventional bonding of giant ipil-ipil (Leucaena leucocephala)
Journal of Tropical Products Volume 6:, No. 1

(1996) Binderless Boards from coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) coir dust
FPRDI Journal Volume 22(1)

Gonzales, V.E., Mari,J.P., (1996) Effects of moisture on the physical and creep properties of reconstituted panels
FPRDI Journal Volume 22(2)

Nakanishi, Y., Souma, I., Unciano, C., Laxamana, N.B., (1994) Preparation method for charcoal in the philippines and its improvement
Bulletin of the Osaka National Residential Institution Volume 45(3)

Higashi, K.I., Souma, I., (1993) Status of water pollution in the Philippines and the possibilty of using charcoal for water treatment
Water Treatment Technology Volume 34(10)

(1991) Development of insulation materials from woodbark and volcanic ash
FPRDI Journal Volume 20(3-4)

Sakuno, T., (1990) Properties of particlesboards prepared from surface activated wood separate application of furfuryl alcohol and isocyanate resin
Mokuzai Gakkaishi Journal of Japan Wood Research Society Volume 36(5)

Suzuki, M., (1989) The effect of wood substrate on the reaction products of furfuryl alcohol isocyanate resin.
Bulletin of the Experiment Forest Tokyo Univiversity of Agriculture and Technolgy Volume 26

Sakuno, T., Furukawa, I., Kishimoto, J., (1989) Properties of particleboards prepared from surface activated wood appilication of furfuryl alcohol isocyanate resin mixtures
Journal Japan Wood Research Society Volume 35(7)

Sakuno, T., Furukawa, I., Kishimoto, J., (1988) Bonding of surface activated wood, bonding properties of two plywood
Residential Buletin Tottori Univercity Forests Volume 17

Sakuno, T., Iwashita, M., (1987) Effect of some manufacturing variables on the formaldehyde emission and the mechanical and physical properties of particleboard
Journal Faculty Agricultural Tottori University Volume 23

Canadido, L.S., Generalla, N.C., Pablo, A.A., (1983) Application of fire retardants in particleboard
FPRDI Journal Volume 12, No. 3-4

Lajara, E.A., Pablo, A.A., (1980) Water hyacinth for accoustical board
NSDB Technology Journal Volume 5, No. 2

(2012) Parchment-Like Paper Using Water Hyacinth Pulp
Philippine Journal of Science

A. S. Torres, C. O. Austria and A. B. P. Ramos, (2011) Recycling Mimeograph-printed Newsprint Paper
ASEAN J. Sci. Technol. Dev

M. S. R. Moran and C.O. Austria, (2009) Paper Mill Sludge as Fiber Additive for Asphalt Road Pavement
Philippine Journal of Science

M. Kiguchi and M. Suzuki, (2000) Significance of acid and heat treatments on non-conventional bonding of giant ipil-ipil (Leucaena leucocephala)
Journal of Tropical Products

C. A. Cuaresma, W. H. Carmelo, and R. A. Zamora, (2012) Appreciating the FPRDI Furnace-type lumber dryer (FTLD) in the context of climate change
Phil. Forest Products Journal

C. O. Austria, and ARP Lapuz, (2007) Effect of water hyacinth extract on paper
FPRDI Journal

(2006) Effects of salt and alum on color and color fastness of dyed handmade paper
FPRDI Journal

(2005) Maximizing dye use and reducing pollution using fixing agents
FPRDI Journal

C. M. C. Garcia, (2004) Market potential of nursery pots from paper mill sludge
FPRDI Journal

Moran, M. S. R., F B. Sevilla, (2004) Chemically modified cashew (Anacardium occidentale) shell residue as an adsorbent for heavy metal ions
FPRDI Journal

Visco, E. S., F. A. Cruz, (2004) Dynamics of knowledge transfer and utilization of the FPRDI wood finishing technology in Region II
FPRDI Journal

T. Sakuno, (2003) Bark-foam composites: From insulation panel to heavy metal ion scavenger
FPRDI Journal

Papers Presented:

• Paper Mill Sludge as Fiber Additive for Asphalt Road Pavement, FPRDI Technical Seminar Series 2007 FPRDI College Laguna
• Paper Mill Sludge as Fiber Additive for Asphalt Road Pavement, 20th Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights & Technology Investment Forum Southern Tagalog Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (STARRDEC), University of Rizal System
• Treatment of Domestic Wastewater Using Charcoal, 4th Annual Meeting of the Environmental Research Society of Japan
• Study on Water Treatment, 5th IAWQ Asian Regional Conference on water Quality and Pollution Control
• Method of obtaining extracts and pulp for papermaking from water hyacinth, Bureau of Patents. Intellectual Property Philippines

Awards:

• Conferred Scientist I, Scientific Career System, 1998 Ag 20
• Best Paper (R&D) Paper Mill Sludge as Fiber Additive for Asphalt Road Pavement, Southern Tagalog Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium (STARRDEC), 2007 Ag 24
• Research Paper Award on Agriculture and Natural Resources for the Paper, , 1995
• Best Paper on Technology Dissemination for the Paper, STARRDEC, 1995
• 2nd Place for Production of Abaca based Paper for Currency Notes, STARRDEC, 1999
• R & D Best Paper Mill Sludge as Fiber Additive for Asphalt Road Pavement, STARRDEC, 2007
• 7th Regional S & T for a Competition in the Industry and Energy R & D, PCIERD
• 3rd Prize in Poster Competition (Sr. awardee), STARRDEC, 1999-2000
• Recognition Award for winning 3rd Prize in Poster Competition (Co-Awardee), STARRDEC, 2000
• Forestry and Natural Resources, F.S. Pollisco R & D Award , 1993
• 2nd Place for Effluent Treatment for a Healthy Evironment, FPRDI 42nd Anniversary Celebrations, 1999
• Recognition Award, FPRDI, 1996
• 1st Place for “Suitability of some industrial tree plantation species and fruit trees for fruit wi, STARRDEC, 2013
• Research Chair Holder, FPRDI, 2010-2011
• Best Technical Paper Award “Paper Mill Sludge as Fiber Additive for Asphalt Road Pavement”, FPRDI, 2007
• 1st place, STARRDEC R & D Paper Award, July 4, 2008
• FPRDI Recognition Award for qualifying in PCIERD’s, 7th Regional S & T For a and Competitions in the Industry & Energy R & D, July 4, 2008
• Qualifier, PCIERD 7th Regional S & T For a and Competitions in the Industry and Energy R & D, feb 13 2008