Research Focus

Environmental Chemistry

My main interests are alternative analytical methods on metal determination in environmental samples (such as soil and sediment samples), mineralization techniques in CO₂ sequestration, and measurements of chemical composition of ambient particulate matter. I apply my knowledge in analytical chemistry and physical chemistry for understanding the phenomena in the environment to provide solutions or remediation technologies on environmental problems. My publications and research outputs on these issues reflect my awareness on current environmental problems in the Philippines. My spectroscopic studies for solid environmental samples (soil and particulate matter), mineralization/carbonation technology studies for CO₂ geological sequestration are promising fields of research in the Philippines.  My studies on developed analytical protocols offer up-to-date testing method, less laborious steps (e.g. cost-effective, do not require strong acids during preparation, and fast-turnaround time) including chemical waste disposal reduction.

Due to the dynamic and interdisciplinary nature of research, my other work involved oxidation processes on asphalt aging to understand road construction materials performance, understanding aerosol chemical properties and fabrication of mobile/ wearable sensors for pollutants.