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.

Rene Abesamis, Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Michael P. Atrigenio, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor

Laura T. David, Ph.D.

Professor and Marine Science Institute Director

Arturo O. Lluisma, Ph.D.

Research Professor

Deo Florence L. Onda, Ph.D.

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

Charina Lyn A. Repollo, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Deputy Director for Research

Lilibeth A. Salvador-Reyes, Ph.D.

Professor, Deputy Director for Instruction

Irene B. Rodriguez, Dr. rer. nat.

Associate Professor, Deputy Director for Facilities and Resources

Maria Vanessa Baria-Rodriguez, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor, Deputy Director for Bolinao Marine Laboratory

Wilfred John E. Santiañez, Ph.D.

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

Fernando P. Siringan, Ph.D.

Research Professor

Eizadora T. Yu, Ph.D.

Professor, Associate Dean for Mentoring, Academic Progress and Advancement, College of Science

Edgardo D. Gomez, Ph.D.

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

Rhodora V. Azanza, Ph.D.

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

Lourdes J. Cruz, Ph.D.

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus

Gavino C. Trono Jr., Ph.D.

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus

Gisela P. Concepcion, Ph.D.

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

Porfirio M. Aliño, Ph.D.

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

Edgardo D. Gomez, Ph.D.

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

Lourdes J. Cruz, Ph.D.

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus

Gavino C. Trono Jr., Ph.D.

National Scientist, Professor Emeritus

Wolfgang Reichardt
Visiting Scientist