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Berlin, Germany

Electrochemical investigations on light-enhanced electrolytic production of hydrocarbons over copper from CO2

Berlin, Germany

HI-SCORE Project "Investigation of the relationship between electronic structure and photogeneration yield in photoabsorbers"-Developed pulsed laser deposition protocol for the alternate-target PLD synthesis of bismuth vanadate (BiVO4). -Demonstrated the effects of anisotropic in-plane strain on the optical and photoluminescent properties of epitaxial bismuth vanadate thin films. Published findings in two high-impact factor journals. Presented results in international conferences.

Clark, Pampanga, Philippines

Working in a dynamic and highly collaborative startup environment, I conduct basic and applied research on coal fly ash and other waste oxide streams as materials for the manufacture of high-value ceramic products.-Formulates, develops and innovates new products based on coal fly ash and other waste oxide streams. -Investigates new technological platforms aiming to valorize these types of waste streams into high-value ceramic products. -Elucidates material-performance relationships via deisign of experiments and extensive use of compositional (XRF, ICP, EDX), mineralogical (XRD), imaging (SEM) and spectrometric (FTIR, UV-Vis, XPS) analyses as applied to oxide ceramic materials.

Clark, Pampanga, Philippines

Ensures compliance of the research facility to Philippine environmental laws and regulations.

Clark, Pampanga, Philippines

Torino, Italy

Investigations on hydrogen production via aqueous phase reforming of unconventional biomass feedstocks (algal polysaccharides).

Philadelphia, Pa

Investigated strategies in enhancing photogenerated lifetime in lanthanum orthoferrite metal oxide thin films. Analyzed and elucidated photoexcited carrier dynamics in perovskite semiconductors using ultrafast transient absorption spectroscopy. Molecular beam epitaxy synthesis of lanthanum orthoferrite metal oxide thin film semiconductors

Quezon City, Philippines

Developed and formulated document security technologies incorporating photochromics, solvent-reactive markers and thermoresponsive inks.

Calamba, Laguna, Philippines

PVC plastisols, water based latex sealants, epoxy based and melamine-formaldehyde coatings

Dr. Rer. Nat., Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude (Mit Auszeichnung Bestanden)

Thesis title: The Optoelectronic and Photoelectrochemical Properties of Bismuth Vanadate under Epitaxial Strain. DOI.

Msc, Materials For Energy Storage And Conversion, Mention Bien (Magna Cum Laude)

Consortium coordinator/Program main university MSc Thesis: Control of photoexcited carrrier dynamics via A-site isovalent substitution.

Msc, Materials For Energy Storage And Conversion

Third Semester of the MESC Erasmus Mundus program

Msc, Materials For Energy Storage And Conversion

Second semester of the MESC Erasmus Mundus Program

Msc, Materials For Energy Storage And Conversion

First Semester of the MESC Erasmus Mundus program

Bachelor’S Degree, Chemical Engineering, Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: International Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers, University.