Sex: Female

Education:

• United Nations University (UNU) Postdoctoral Fellow, Republic of Korea, Korea Food Research Institute, 1991
• University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Doctor of Philosophy Major: Food Science and Technology, 1990 Je 8
• University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Master of Science Major: Food Science and Technology, 1982
• Silliman University, Dumaguete City, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, 1975

Field of Specialization:

Chemical Sciences

Researches:

Pham, L.J., Pham, C.B., (2006) The pili pulp: Potential of its oil for the nutraceutical industry and as a new feed ingredient
Abstract of Papers, 9th American Oil Chemist' Society Annual Meeting

Pham, L.J., Gregorio, M.B., (2008 S) The Triacylglycerol structure of coconut oil determined by chromatography combined with stereospecific analysis
The Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 9, No. 3

Pham, L.J., Pham, C.B., (2008 F) Pili pulp: Potential value
INFORM

Pham, L.J., Revellame, E.D., Rasco, P.M., (2003) Studies on the lipid molecular species and minor components of some Philippine seed and nut oils
Advanced Research on Plant Lipids, (N.Murata, M.Yamada,I.Nishida, H.Okuyama, J.Sekiya and H.Wada, eds.), Netherlands, Kluyver Academic Publishers

Pham, P.J., Peralta, M., Pham, L.J., (2003) Okra (hibiscus esculentus L.)Seed Oil:Characterization and potential use for high value products
Advanced Research on Plant Lipids.Eds:N.Murata,M.Yamada,I.Nishida H.Okuyama ,J.Sekiya and H.Wada.NetherlandsKluyver Academic Publishers

Pham, L.J., Revellame, E., Rasco, P.M., Pham, P.J., Peralta, M.M., (2002 Jl 02-05) Lipid components of some Philippine seed and nut oils and their potential applications
International Workshop on Research and Development of Tropical Biological Resources,Asgard Hotel, Haikou, Hainan, China

Pham, C.B., Ramirez, T.J., Velasco, A.V.B., Pham, L.J., Sedano, S.A., Quinlat, M.J., (1992) Evaluation of protein-enriched products from agricultural materials as animal feeds
Philippine Journal of Biotechnology

Pham, L.J., Casa, E.P., Gregorio, M.A., (1999) Biomodification of selected tropical oils for the production of specialty fats and oils
Annals of the New York Academy of Science Volume 864

Pham, L.J., Casa, E.P., Gregorio, M.B.A., Kwon, D.Y., (1998) Triacylglycerol molecule and regio specific fatty acid analyses of Philippine seed oils
Journal of American Oil Chemist Society Volume 75, No. 7

Pham, L.J., Pham, C.B., Norcio, L.C., Molin, R.T., Beluso, M.T., Ayo, R.D., (1997 My 8-9) Production of yeast from the wastewater of a cassava starch processing plant
Proceedings of the 26th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology

Pham, L.J., Casa, E.P., Mukataka, S., Sato, S. , (1997) Interesterification of coconut and pilinut oil triglycerides by immobilized lipase
The Philippine Journal of Science Volume 126, No. 2

Pham, L.J., Casa, E.P., Gregorio, M.A., (1998 N 19-22) Lipase catalyzed interesterification of Philippine seed oils
Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Biological Resources/Proceedings of the JSPS-NRCT-DOST-LIPI-VCC Joint Seminar, Suranaree University, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand Volume 12

Kwon, D.Y., Casa, E.P., Pham, L.J., (1996) Lipase-catalyzed interesterification of tripalmitin and capric acid in non-aqueous system
Foods and Biotechnology Volume 5, No. 4

Pham, L.J., Casa, E.P., Gregorio, M.B.A., (1996) Pili nut (Canarium ovatum Engl.) oil triglycerides and its potential for modification in specialty fats and oils through biotechnology
The Philippine Agriculturist Volume 79, No. 3&4

Pham, L.J., So, R.S., Gregorio, M.B.A., (1996) Variability in the triacylglycerol composition of coconut oil among three cultivars
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies Volume 21, No. 2

Pham, L.J., So, R.S., Gregorio, M.B.A., Garcia, V.V., (1994) Coconut (Cocos nucifera Linn.) YDLA triglycerides at different stages of maturity
Philippine Journal of Coconut Studies

Pham, L.J., Pham, C.B., Villa, D., (1994 N 8-11) Production of lactic acid bacteria for food inoculant and preservation. Proceedings of the International Conference on Food Preservation and Security
Manila, Philippines

Halos, S.C., Caday, R., Claudio, J., Pham, L.J., (1991) Cellulose biodegradation studies: Application of DNA and protoplast fusion techniques
Biotechnology for Energy, (Malik, K.A., Naqvi, S.H.M., Aleem, M.I.H. eds.) NAIB, NIBGE,Faisalabad, Pakistan

Pham, L.J., Kwon, D.Y., (1992) Regiospecific analysis of triacylglycerols of some seed oils by pancreatic lipase
Foods and Biotechnology Volume 1, No. 2

Pham, L.J., Halos, S.C., (1990) Intergeneric protoplast fusion of trichoderma reesei RUT C-30 and penicillium funiculosum Thom MG-171 for improved cellulase production
Annals of the New York Academy of Science Volume 26

Pham, L.J., Halos, S.C., (1989) Protoplast formation and regeneration of penicillium funiculosum Thom MG-171 compared to trichoderma reesei RUT C-30
The Philippine Journal of Science Volume 118, No. 2

Pham, L.J., Halos, S.C. , (1988) Intergeneric protoplast fusion between cellulase producing fungi: Trichoderma x Penicillium
Genome Volume 30

Awards:

• KKP-ST Distinguished Achievement Awardee in Research, 35th Annual Convention, FPRDI-DOST, College, Laguna, 2006 N 07-08
• 3rd World Academy of Science Research Grant , World Academy of Science, 1996 Jl- 1998 Ja
• United Nations University Fellowship Award , Korea Food Research Institute. Republic of Korea, 1991 Ap-S
• 1993 University of the Philippines President's Award for Outstanding Publications , Annals of the New York Academy of Science, 1990
• Best Paper - Philippine Society for Microbiology., University of San Agustin, 1993 Ap 14-17
• DOST Outstanding Research Award for Emerging Technology, Philippine Trade and Training Center, 1993 Jl 23
• Finalist, 1994 DOST LIKHA Award for Most Creative Research, Philippine Trade and Training Center, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City , 1994 Jl 11-16
• Best Research Award -, Philippine College Physicians 24th Annual Convention., 1994 My 10-14
• DOST Outstanding Research Award in Physical Sciences., FNRI, DOST Complex, Taguig, Metro Manila, 1995 Jl 24-28
• Best Paper - Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas -, Los Baños Chapter 25th Annual Convention. SEARCA Auditorium. , 1996 O 22-23
• Third prize. Oustanding Research Award. , (PCIERD),DOST S&T Forum Eurobakeshop Restaurant, Guiguinto, Bulacan,, 1997 Ja 30
• 2nd Prize. Oustanding Research Award., Manila Midtown Ramada Hotel, 1997 D 10-12
• First Place.Professional Category for Product Based Technology., U.P. PGH Building,Taft Ave. Manila, , 1998 Jl 15
• Finalist: TUKLAS AWARDS. , Megatrade Hall B. SM Megamall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City, , 1998 N 19-23
• Finalist: Technology for Dissemination, Dumagat Hall, Rizal State College (RISC) Sampaloc, Tanay, Rizal, , 1999 Ag 20
• Global Technology Search Grant(GTS)., XIVth Enzyme Engineering Conference in Beijing ,China, , 1997 O 12-17
• UNESCO GRANT , 10th Enzyme Engineering at the Shima Kanko Hotel, JAPAN., 1989 S 20-29
• UNESCO GRANT, 15th Enzyme Engineering Conference, Kona Surf Hotel, Hawaii. , 1999 O 10-17
• AFMA RESEARCH PAPER AWARD, 12th National Research Symposium and 13th DA-BAR Anniversary Celebration, Diliman, Q.C, 2000 O 5
• Finalist. LIKHA AWARD for Outstanding Creative Research., DOST/TAPI National Inventors Week, PTTC, Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, 2000 N 11-15
• Second Prize. LIKHA AWARD for Outstanding Creative Research., PTTC,Roxas Boulevard,Pasay City., 2000 N 11-15
• AFMA RESEARCH PAPER AWARD, 13th National Research Symposium and 14th DA-BAR Anniversary Celebration, Diliman, Quezon City, 2001 O 4
• AFMA BEST RESEARCH PAPER AWARD, 15th DA-BAR Anniversary Celebration.Diliman, Quezon City,, 2002 N 27
• TRAVEL GRANT to Attend the 8th ASEAN Food Coinference., PCASTRD, DOST , 2003
• OUTSTANDING R&D AWARDS. , Discovery Suites , Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 2003 D 12
• First Prize.National Inventor's Week-Likha-Creative Research Category., Philippine Trade and Training Center,Roxas Boulevard,Pasay City,, 2004 N 10-15
• 2006 KKP Distinguished Award in Research. , FPRDI-DOST Auditorium,College,Laguna, 2006 N 8
• 3rd Prize Winner: Outstanding R&D in Industry and Energy., FNRI, Taguig, Metro Manila., 2008 F 13