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Dr. Antonio L. Acedo Jr., born December 29, 1959, received his Ph. D. in Horticulture in 1989 at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Antonio L. Acedo Jr. was given the Outstanding Young Scientist Award in 1996 in recognition of his significant contributions in the field of postharvest physiology specifically in the development of improved evaporative cooling techniques for low-cost storage for fresh vegetables, fruits and root crops.

Sex: Male

Education:

  • VISCA, Baybay, Leyte, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, 1980
  • University of the Philippines Los Baños, Los Baños, Laguna, Medical Science Horticulture, 1984
  • University of the Philippines Los Baños, Los Baños, Laguna, Doctor of Philosophy Horticulture, 1989

Field of Specialization

Agriculture, Postharvest Physiology, Technology of fruits, vegetables, and cutflowers, Assessment and reduction of postharvest losses of fruits, vegetables and cutflowers, Postharvest quality maintenance and life extension of fruits, vegetables and cutflowers, Botany

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

Sex: Male

Education:

  • Davao del Norte State College, Panabo, Philippines, Master of Science in Marine Biodiversity, 2017
  • University of the Philippines Mindanao, Davao, Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Biology, 200

Field of Specialization

Marine ecology, Marine pollution, Marine biology, Marine fisheries, Marine biodiversity

Dr. James Patrick Abulencia’s is recognized for his important contributions in the field of graduate work focused on examining the effects of fluid shear stress on physiological systems. He joined the Department of Chemical Engineering at Manhattan College in February 2007, and is currently an associate professor primarily teaching material and energy balances, thermodynamics, fluids, and unit operations laboratory.

Sex: Male

Education:

  • Manhattan College New York, New York, BS Chemical Engineering, 1997
  • Johns Hopkins University Maryland, Ph.D. Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, 2003

Field of Specialization

Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Sex: Female

Education:

  • De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Ave., Manila, Ph.D., 1994

Field of Specialization

Sociall Sciences, Counseling Psychology