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BALDIA, Susana F.

BALDIA, Susana F.

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Doctor of Ƶapp in Aquatic Environmental Science, Ehime University, 1992
  • Master of Science in Biology, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 1984
  • Bachelor of Science in Zoology, Far Eastern University – Manila, Philippines, 1974

Research Highlights

  • First detailed account of seaweeds in the Romblon Island Group, Philippines
  • First detailed account of seaweeds in Biri Island and Dalupirit Island, Northern Samar, Philippines
  • First paleolimnology work in the Philippines
  • Original research on the nitrogen and phosphorus utilization inMicrocystisܲԴDz
  • First report of toxin production in Microcystis aeruginosa from Laguna de Bay, Philippines
  • Contribution to basic ecological information on the temporal variation of phytoplankton community structure in Lake Mojicap, San Pablo City, as well as in Paoay Lake, Ilocos Norte (Luzon Is., Philippines)
  • Optimization of growth and lipid production in selected algal species such asNitzschiapaleaandBotryococcusbrauniifor potential renewable feedstock of biofuel
  • Identification and isolation of the colonial green algal speciesBotryococcusbrauniiduring bloom occurrence in Paoay Lake
  • Evaluation of microcystin production during algal bloom occurrence in Laguna de Bay, Philippines
  • Demonstration of nitrogen and phosphorus utilization in the cyanobacteriaMicrocystisܲԴDzby using growth kinetic analysis
  • Identification and evaluation by growth kinetics the physical and chemical factors that provided baseline information for the mass production ofSpirulina platensis
  • Evaluation of phytoplankton and zooplankton population in Laguna de Bay in relation to the European-Union project “Laguna de Bay, Philippines: an Ecosystem Approach for Sustainable Management”
  • Demonstration on the efficiency of utilization of selected phytoplankton and zooplankton as feed for freshwater fish species such as silver, carp, bighead carp, and milkfish fry.

Research Interests

  • Physiological ecology of phytoplankton
  • Phytoplankton as fish larval food
  • Nutrient requirements of algae
  • Biodiversity of algae

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

  • Araw Parangal ng Agham 2019. College of Science, 28 February 2019, Ƶapp
  • CHED Republika Awards Qualifier – Agriculture and Natural Science 2016. Commission on Higher Education, 26 July 2016
  • International Publication Award2018. 16 March 2018, Ƶapp
  • Silver Series Award. For exemplary performance in research for the AY 2012-2014. February 19, 2016, Ƶapp
  • Gold Series Award. For exemplary performance in research for the AY 2010-2012. Given 2 July 2014, Ƶapp
  • Araw Parangal ng Agham 2014. College of Science, 5 February 2015, Ƶapp
  • National Paper Award. Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization Act R&D Paper Award. 16th National Research Symposium, Bureau of Agricultural Research, Department of Agriculture, 5 October 2004, Diliman, Quezon City

Professional Activities

  • President, Philippine Phycological Society, Inc. 2013-2015
  • Reviewer, Journal of Applied Phycology
  • Researcher, Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center, Aquaculture Department (1977-1994; 1997-2002)
  • Consultant, European Union Project “Laguna de Bay Philippines: An Ecosystem Approach for Sustainable Management” – Binangonan Freshwater Station, SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department (1995-1997)

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  • Ken Joseph E. Clemente,Susana F.Baldia, Paciente A. Cordero Jr. 2017. The marine macroalgal flora of the Romblon Island Group, Central Phlippines. AACL Bipflux, 10 Issue 5:983-1000
  • Susana F.Baldia, Mark Timothy C. Kabiling, Conie Anne L. Gabrie1, Angelique Nadine D.G. Abeleda, Rose Celine A. Aguinaldo, K. J. E. Clemente, and P.A. Cordero Jr., Marine macroalgal Diversity Assessment of Biri Island and Dalupirit Island, Northern Samar, Philippines”, Acta Manilana, 2017 65:29-38.
  • Kelsey Anne P. Sambitan, Rey Donne S. Papa, &Susana F.Baldia.Phytoplankton community structure of Lake Paoay and Lake Mohicap with notes on the first record ofCeratium(Dinophyta) in Lake Paoay. 2015. Acta Manilana, 63 : 29-38.
  • Kenoses Legaspi, Annie Lau, Phil Jordan, Anson Mackay, Suzanne McGowan6, Gayle McGlynn,SusanaBaldia, Rey Donne Papa, David Taylor. Establishing the impacts of freshwater aquaculture in tropical Asia: the potential role of paleolimnology. GEO: Geography and Environment (Open Acess). !SSN 2054-4049. 2015. John Wiley and Sons Ltd. and the Royal Geographical Society.
  • Temporal Variation of phytoplankton community structure in Lake Mojicap, San Pblo City, Laguna, Philippines. Cordero, Cecilia S. andBaldia, Susana F. International Journal of Pure and Applied Bioresource, 3(2): 377-385. 2015.
  • Enhancement of some culture conditions for optimizing growth and lipid production in the diatomNitzschiapalea.Vitug, Lawrence Victor D. andBaldia, Susana F.ActaManilana2014(62) : 25-34.
  • Abundance and Distribution of the Green AlgaBotryococcusbrauniiKutzing (1849) in Paoay Lake, Ilocos Norte. Arguel, MK, Villaroman KMD, andBaldiaS, In: Maria Lourdes C. Aralar, Adelaida C. Palma,Marlynn M. Mendoza, Pablo C. Ocampo, Eduardo V. Manalili, and Loureeda C. Darvin (eds.) LakeCon 2011: Building on the pillars of Integrated Lake Basin Management (Second National Congress on Philippine Lakes). Los Baños,Laguna: PCAARD-DOST,2013. 337 p.- (Summary of Proceedings No. 1/2013).