Faculty - UP Marine Science Institute

MSI FACULTY

The faculty of the UP Marine Science Institute (UP MSI) is composed of residents, professors emeriti, and retired professors. Several notable faculty have been lauded as National Scientists and academicians of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). As the University’s center for marine research, faculty members not only teach, but also conduct research across different marine specializations, including marine biology, marine chemistry, physical oceanography, marine geology, and other related disciplines. They are considered to be among the best in the country, both in the academe and research community.

RESIDENT FACULTY

Associate Professor

Rene Abesamis, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Assistant Professor

Michael P. Atrigenio, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Professor

Patrick C. Cabaitan, Ph.D.

Professor

Professor

Cecilia G. Conaco, Ph.D.

Professor

Professor

Laura T. David, Ph.D.

Professor

Professor

Rachel June Ravago-Gotanco, Ph.D.

Professor

MSI Director, Research Professor

Arturo O. Lluisma, Ph.D.

MSI Director, Research Professor

Professor

Maria Celia D. Malay, Ph.D.

Professor

Research Professor, Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, Development and Enterprise, College of Science

Deo Florence L. Onda, Ph.D.

Research Professor, Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, Development and Enterprise, College of Science

Deputy Director for Research and Development, Assistant Professor

Charina Lyn A. Repollo, Ph.D.

Deputy Director for Research and Development, Assistant Professor

Deputy Director for Instruction, Professor

Lilibeth A. Salvador-Reyes, Ph.D.

Deputy Director for Instruction, Professor

Deputy Director for Facilities and Resources, Professor

Irene B. Rodriguez, Dr. rer. nat.

Deputy Director for Facilities and Resources, Professor

Deputy Director for Bolinao Marine Laboratory, Professor

Maria Vanessa Baria-Rodriguez, Ph.D.

Deputy Director for Bolinao Marine Laboratory, Professor

Research Professor

Michael Y. Roleda, Dr. rer. nat.

Research Professor

Associate Professor, Collections Manager - G.T. Velasquez Phycological Herbarium (MSI)

Wilfred John E. Santiañez, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Collections Manager – G.T. Velasquez Phycological Herbarium (MSI)

Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Research Professor

Fernando P. Siringan, Ph.D.

Academician – National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Research Professor

Professor

Aletta T. Yñiguez, Ph.D.

Professor

Professor

Eizadora T. Yu, Ph.D.

Professor

PROFESSORS EMERITI

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus, Founding Director, UP-MSI

Edgardo D. Gomez, Ph.D. ^†

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus, Founding Director, UP-MSI

President - National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor Emeritus

Rhodora V. Azanza, Ph.D.

President – National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor Emeritus

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus

Lourdes J. Cruz, Ph.D.

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus

Gavino C. Trono Jr., Ph.D.

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus

Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor Emeritus

Gisela P. Concepcion, Ph.D.

Academician – National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor Emeritus

Professor Emeritus

Maria Lourdes San Diego-McGlone, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus

Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor Emeritus

Marie Antonette Juinio-Meñez, Ph.D.

Academician – National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor Emeritus

Professor Emeritus

Maria Helena T. Yap, Dr. rer. nat.

Professor Emeritus

Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor Emeritus

Porfirio M. Aliño, Ph.D.

Academician – National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor Emeritus

Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor Emeritus

Cesar L. Villanoy, Ph.D.

Academician – National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor Emeritus

NATIONAL SCIENTISTS

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus, Founding Director, UP-MSI

Edgardo D. Gomez, Ph.D. ^†

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus, Founding Director, UP-MSI

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus

Lourdes J. Cruz, Ph.D.

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus

Gavino C. Trono Jr., Ph.D.

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus

RETIRED PROFESSORS

Research Professor

Ma. Josefa R. Pante, Ph.D.

Research Professor

Professor

Miguel D. Fortes, Ph.D. ^†

Professor

Research Professor

Edna Ganzon-Fortes, Ph.D.

Research Professor

Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor

Gil S. Jacinto, Ph.D.

Academician – National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor

Academician - National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor

Marco Nemesio E. Montaño, Ph.D.

Academician – National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Professor

Retired Professor

Ronald D. Villanueva, Ph.D. ^†

Retired Professor

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR

Wolfgang Reichardt
Visiting Scientist