Dr. Menandro N. Acda is Associate Professor and Chair of the Dept. of Forest Products and Paper Science, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Banos. He finished his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of the Philippines Los Banos in 1986 and 1992, respectively, both in the area of Wood Science and Technology. In 1995, he obtained his Ph.D. in Wood Preservation and Biodeterioration from Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR., USA. Dr. Acda research interests include termite biology and control and bio-based composites. He is considered one of the leading experts on subterranean termite in the Philippines and has published a number of articles in international refereed journals including the discovery of a new species of termite from Mt. Makiling. Dr. Acda is also working on several areas that are geared toward the protection and conservation of the environment through efficient utilization of natural resources. His current projects include utilization of waste chicken feathers for low cost building materials, the use of sludge from paper recycling mills as additives in wood-plastic composites and search for benign bio-pesticides against destructive wood boring insects such as termites and powder post beetles.
Sex: Male
Education:
- Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA, Doctor of Philosophy in Forest Products (Area: Wood Preservation and Biodeterioration/High Pressure Wood Impregnation), 1995
- University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Master of Science in Wood Science and Technology, 1992
- University of the Philippines Los Banos, College, Laguna, Bachelor of Science in Forest Prod Engineering, 1986
- Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR, USA, Post Doctorate, 1997
Field of Specialization
Termite Biology and Control, Bio-based Composites, Agriculture, Forestry, Materials Engineering, Wood Protection/Biodeterioration, Wood Protection, Wood Adhesion and Glues, Bioenergy
Researches:
Acda, M.N., (2004) Foraging Population and Territories of the Tropical Subterranean Termite Macrotermes gilvus (Isoptera: Macrotermitinae) Sociobiology Volume 43, No. 2
Acda, M.N., Morrell, J.J., & Levien, K.L., (2001) Supercritical fluid impregnation of selected wood species with tebuconazole Wood Science and Technology Volume 35, No. 1
Acda, M.N., (2004) Economically important termites (Isoptera) of the Philippines and their control Sociobiology Volume 43, No. 2
Acda, M.N., Morrell J.J, Silva A., Levien, K.L., & Karchesy, J., (1998) Using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide for Extraction of Western Juniper and Alaska-Cedar
Holzforschung Volume 52, No. 5
Acda, M.N., Morrell, J.J., & Levien, K.L., (1997) The effects of process variables on supercritical fluid impregnation of composites with tebuconazole Wood and Fiber Science Volume 29, No. 3
Acda, M.N., Morrell J.J., & Levien, K.L., (1996) Decay resistance of composites following supercritical fluid impregnation with tebuconazole Material und Organismen Volume 30, No. 4
Acda, M.N., Morrell, J.J., & Levien, K.L., (1997) Effects of Supercritical Fluid Treatments on Physical Properties of Wood-based Composites Wood and Fiber Science Volume 29, No. 2
Acda, M.N., (2004) A Method to Trap and Rapidly Segregate Subterranean Termites (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) for Laboratory Bioassays Sociobiology Volume 44, No. 2
Acda, M.N., & Ong, H.B., (2005) Use of Volcanic Debris as Physical Barrier Against the Philippine milk Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Sociobiology Volume 46, No. 1
Acda, M.N., & Ong, H.B., (2005) Penetration of Lahar Aggregates by Philippine Subterranean Termites (Isoptera: Termitidae) Sociobiology Volume 47, No. 1
Acda, M.N., (2007) Foraging populations and territories of two species of subterranean termite (Isoptera: Termitidae) in the Philippines Asia Life Sciences Volume 16, No. 1
Acda, M.N., (2007) Schedorhinotermes makilingensis, A New Species of Subterranean Termite (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) from the Philippines Sociobiology Volume 50, No. 1
Acda, M.N., (2007) Toxicity of thiamethoxam against Philippine subterranean termites Journal of Insect Science Volume 7, No. 26
Acda, M.N., (2007) Handbook on Philippine Termites Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, UP University Publications office
Acda, M.N., (2008) Insecticidal activity of thiamethoxam against the bamboo powder post beetle Dinoderus minutus Fabr. (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) Journal of Pest Science Volume 81, No. 2
Boongaling, E.G., Acda, M.N., Hernandez, H.P., & Del Rosario, E.J., (2008) Fractionation, Derivatization and Termiticidal Activity of Cashew (Anacardium occidentale L.) Nut Shell Liquid Against the Philippine Milk Termite (Coptotermes vastator Light) The Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 91, No. 4
Manalo, R.D., & Acda, M.N., (2009) Effect of hot oil treatment on physical and mechanical properties of three species of Philippine bamboo Journal of Tropical Forest Science Volume 21, No. 1
Acda, M.N., (2009) Toxicity, tunneling and feeding behavior of the termite, Coptotermes vastator, in sand treated with oil of the physic nut, Jatropha curcas Journal of Insect Science Volume 9, No. Article 64
Acda, M.N., (2007) Toxicity of Thiametoxam Against Philippine Subterranean Termites Journal of Insect Science Volume 7, No. 26
Acda, M.N., (2006) Foraging populations and territories of the subterranean termite Nasutitermes luzonicus Oshima and Microcerotermes losbanosensis Oshima (Isoptera: Termitidae) Asia Life Sciences
Acda, M.N., (2004) Philippine Termites: A Handbook for Homeowners and Pest Control Operators International Tropical Timber Organization, Tokyo, Japan
Acda, M.N., & Ong, H.B., (2012) Penetration of Lahar Aggregates by Philippine Subterranean Termites (Isoptera: Termitidae Isabela State University - Cabagan Journal of Research Volume 21, No. 1
Acda, M.N., (2013) Geographical Distribution of Subterranean Termites (Isoptera) in Economically Important Regions of Luzon, Philippines Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 96, No. 2
Acda, M.N., Morrell, J.J., & Levien, K.L., (1995) Impregnation of Wood-based Composites using Supercritical Fluids: A Preliminary Report Proceedings Canadian Wood Preservation Association Volume 16
Morrell, J.J., Levien, K.L., Acda, M.N., & Sahle-Demessie, E., (1997) Impregnating Wood with Biocides using Supercritical Carbon Dioxide: Process Parameters, Performance and Effects on Wood Properties Proceedings, American Wood Preservers' Association, Pittsburgh, PA Volume 93
Morell, J.J., Acda, M.N., & Zahora, A.R., (2005) Performance of oriented strandboard, medium density fiberboard, plywood and particleboard treated with tebuconazole in supercritical carbon dioxide Document No. IRG/WP/05-30364. International Research Group on Wood Protection. Stockholm, Sweden
Rojo, M.J.A., & Acda, M.N., (2016) Interspecific Agonistic Behavior of Macrotermes gilvus (Isoptera: Termitidae): Implication on Termite Baiting in the Philippines Journal of Insect Behavior Volume 29, No. 3
Acda, M.N., Jara, A.A., Daracan, V.C., & Devera, E.E., (2016) Opportunities and Barriers to Wood Pellet Trade in the Philippines Ecosystems & Development Journal Volume 6, No. 1
Acda, M.N., (2015) Fuel pellets from downed coconut (Cocos nucifera) in super typhoon Haiyan Biomass and Bioenergy Volume 83
Acda, M.N., (2015) Physico-chemical properties of wood pellets from coppice of short rotation tropical hardwoods Fuel Volume 160
Acda, M.N., (2014) Toxicity and Transmission of Thiamethoxam in the Asian Subterranean Termite Coptotermes gestroi (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Journal of Insect Science Volume 14, No. 222
Acda, M.N., (2014) Chemical Composition of Ethanolic Seed Extract of Annona squamosa L. and A. muricata L. (Annonaceae) Using GC-MS Analysis The Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 97, No. 4
Acda, M.N., & Devera, E.E., (2014) Physico-chemical properties of wood pellets from forest residues Journal of Tropical Forest Science Volume 26, No. 4
Acda, M.N., (2014) Repellent Effects of Annona Crude Seed Extract on the Asian Subterranean Termite Coptotermes gestroi Wasmann (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) Sociobiology Volume 61, No. 3
Batiancela, M.A., Acda, M.N., & Cabangon, R.J., (2014) Particleboard from waste tea leaves and wood particles Journal of Composite Materials Volume 48, No. 8
Acda, M.N., (2013) Evaluation of Lahar barrier to protect wood structures from Philippine subterranean termites Philippine Journal of Science Volume 142, No. 1
Acda, M.N., & Cabangon, R.J., (2013) Termite resistance and physico-mechanical properties of particleboard using waste tobacco stalk and wood particles
International Biodeterioration & Biodegradation Volume 85
Acda, M.N., Devera, E.E., Cabangon, R.J., Pabelina, K.G., & Ramos, H.J., (2012) Effects of dielectric barrier discharge plasma modification on surface properties of tropical hardwoods at low pressure Journal of Tropical Forest Science Volume 24, No. 3
Servañez, B.F., Razal, R.A., Fernandez, E.C., Carandang, M.G., & Acda, M.N., (2011) Physico-Mechanical Properties of Culturally-Preformed Bayog (Bambusa merrilliana (Elmer) Rojo & Roxas comb. nov.) Journal of Bamboo and Rattan Volume 10, No. 1&2
Acda, M.N., Devera, E.E., Cabangon, R.J., & Ramos, H.J., (2012) Effects of plasma modification on adhesion properties of wood International Journal of Adhesion and Adhesives Volume 32
Jimenez, J.P., Jr., Acda, M.N., Razal, R.A., & Madamba, P.S., (2011) Physico-Mechanical Properties and Durability of Thermally Modified Malapapaya [Polyscias nodosa (Blume) Seem.] Wood Philippine Journal of Science Volume 140, No. 1
Acda, M.N., (2010) Waste Chicken Feather as Reinforcement in Cement-Bonded Composites Philippine Journal of Science Volume 139, No. 2
Acda, M.N., (2009) Sustainable use of waste chicken feather for durable and low cost building materials for tropical climates Sustainable Agriculture: Technology, Planning and Management
Awards
- U.P. Scientific Productivity Award, University of the Philippines, 2008NAST Outstanding Book Award, National Academy of Science and Technology, 2008
- Engr. Arsenio G. Espiritu Professorial Chair Award, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2008
- Julian Banzon Medal for Applied Research, National Academy of Science and Technology, 2007
- Ford Conservation and Environment Grants, Ford Philippines, 2007
- U.P. Creative Work and Research Grant, University of the Philippines, 2007
- UNESCO Fellowship, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), 2006
- Ford Conservation and Environment Grant, Ford Philippines, 2006
- 2000 Outstanding Scientists of the 21st Century, International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, United Kingdom, 2005
- U.P. Creative Work and Research Grant, University of the Philippines, 2005
- San Miguel Corporation Professorial Chair Award, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2005
- Marquis Who's Who in Science and Engineering, 8th Edition (3 years), Marquis Who's Who, 2005-2008
- Charles Lindbergh Foundation Research Grant, Charles Lindbergh Foundation, USA, 2004
- Outstanding Researcher Award, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2004
- UPLB Alumni Association Professorial Chair Award, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2004
- UPLB Alumni Association Professorial Chair Award, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2003
- International Tropical Timber Organization Fellowship, International Tropical Timber Organization, Japan, 2002
- International Foundation for Science (IFS) Research Grant, International Foundation for Science, Sweden, 2001
- International Publication Awards (15 papers, 2003-2008), University of the Philippines, 2003-2008
- UPLB Faculty Development Grant, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2000