Prof. Romeo M. Del Rosario, PhD
Project Consultant

Pacific Wester University, Los Angeles, CA, USA	PhD Chemistry (Non-Resident External Degree Program, Technological and Ecological Environment)	1986-1988
University of San Carlos, Cebu City	BS Chemistry (5-years Curriculum) Magna Cum Laude with units for BS Mathematics Studied under the following Scholarships: USC President’s Science Scholarship, Scholarship Foundation of the Filipino Youth, and Maria Marcela Clavano Scholarship	1969-1973

I . CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY / PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION:

REGISTERED CHEMIST   (8th place in the November 1973 Board Exam for Chemist)   Registration Certificate No.: 4063   Date Registered: 15 March 1974   ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL   (Accredited by the Dept. of Environment & Natural Resources-10)   Accreditation Certificate No.: 98-R10-C1 RMR 48   Date of Accreditation: 24 April 1998

II .WORK AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES:

          III.1   FULL- TIME EMPLOYMENT

Establishment	Date	Position	Job Description
Resins, Inc., Manila	Mar 1974 - Dec 1976	Product Research Chemist	Research and Development work on various polymer products: phenolic resins, alkyd resins, polyesters, polyacrylates, etc.
Lakeview Industrial Corporation, Carmona, Cavite	Dec 1976 - Nov 1978	Chemistry Laboratory Head	Management of Chemical Analysis and quality control work for polyester and textile fiber Manufacture.
Pilipinas Kao, Inc., Jasaan, Mis. Or.	Nov 1978 - Nov 1985	Chief Chemist	Responsible for chemical analysis/evaluation and analytical studies; quality control/assurance work in connection with the processing of various coco-chemicals; and pollution control studies.
Pilipinas Kao, Inc., Jasaan, Mis. Or.	Nov 1985 - Jul 1989	Superintendent for Research & Development and Quality Control	Responsible for quality control/assurance, coco-chemical synthesis/processing, analytical chemistry, pollution control studies, coconut research, plant tissue culture, natural products studies, and microbiological work.
Pilipinas Kao, Inc., Jasaan, Mis. Or.	Jul 1989 - Aug 1990	Special Assistant to the Plant Manager	Assist the Plant Manager on technical matters pertaining to plant operations including quality assurance/research & development; coordinate technical studies/researches with various units concerned; assist/represent the  Plant Manager and Executive V P in liaison work with scientific institutions and organizations, including academe, on matters of mutual interest/benefit; and assist in the planning / implementation of technical training.

          III.2. PART-TIME / CONCURRENT ENGAGEMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS:

Institution	Date	Position	Job Description
Xavier University-Cagayan de Oro City	Jan 1983 - Mar 1988	Lecturer	Teach various chemistry subjects to BS Chemistry students
Mindanao Polytechnic State College, Cagayan de Oro City	April 1991 - May 1992	Director for Research & Extension	Manage the research and extension programs of the college
	1991 - Present	Chairman, Physical Sciences Division, Graduate School	Coordinate matters regarding graduate programs in the physical sciences
	1992 - Present	In-Charge, Lab facilities & Instruments	Supervise the use and maintenaance of science laboratories and all the instruments/equipment; handle supplies inventory & control; coordinate lab staff
	2006 - Present	Manager COE-Chemistry Project	In-charge of the project to build up the Chemistry Program as a CHED Center of Excellence.
	2007 - Present	Chairman, Department of Chemistry & Life Science	Oversee the whole department’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the sciences; supervise the different coordinators and faculty
	2007 - Present	Chief Chemist Analytical Lab Services	Supervise the operation of the Center for Analytical Lab Services--conducting analyses for various clients.
MSU-IIT, Iligan City	Nov 1992 - Present	Visiting Professor	Handle graduate courses in organic chemistry under the MS Chemistry as needed; thesis advising.
Liceo de Cagayan University - Cagayan de Oro City	Jun 1996 - Present	Visiting Professor	Handle graduate courses in environmental management and science.

          IV.3. CONSULTANCIES:

A. IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR

	Establishment	Date	Service Rendered
	R & M Corporation, Cebu City	Jan 1983 - Mar 1988	Research/development and quality control on food products, e.g., dried fruits
	Ristian Industries, Cagayan de Oro City	May 1994 - Dec 1996	Development of industrial chemicals, e.g., water softener, fruit peel
	Crystal sugar Co., Incorporated, Maramag, Buk.	Nov 1995 - Feb 1996	Environmental impact assessment (water quality)
	Cagayan de Oro Oil Co., Inc., Cag. de Oro City	Jan 1996 - Feb 1996	Environmental impact assessment  -- expansion/waste water treatment .
	Cagayan de Oro Oil Co., Inc., Cag. de Oro City	Jan 1997 - Present	Characterization of coconut oil processing wastewater and training of laboratory staff on wastewater analysis.
	Lina Holdings Oleo-Chemicals, Inc., Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental	Jul 1997 - Present	Quality Control, research and other aspects of technical operations
	Tetra Tech Environmental Mgt. Inc., Manila	Mar 1998 - Present	Environmental consulting services.

B. IN THE EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS:

	Institution	Date	Service Rendered
	LDCU , Cagayan de Oro City	Jun 1997 - Present	Consultation work for the Center for Environmental Studies and S&T Programs in the Graduate School
	Department of Environmental & Natural Resources-10, Cagayan de Oro City	1993 - Present	Review of the Environmental Impact Statements of different projects—industries and non industrial.
	Department of Science And Technology-10, Cagayan de Oro City	1997 - Present	Participation in the CIC-Science Community (Environment Committee)
	Commission on Higher Education-Mindanao Advanced Education Project	June 1997 - Present	Quality assessment of institutional research proposals
	Cagayan de Oro Oil Co., Inc., Cag. de Oro City	Jan 1997 - Present	Characterization of coconut oil processing wastewater and training of laboratory staff on wastewater analysis.
	Lina Holdings Oleo-Chemicals, Inc., Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental	Jul 1997 - Present	Quality Control, research and other aspects of technical operations
	Tetra Tech Environmental Mgt. Inc., Manila	Mar 1998 - Present	Environmental consulting services.

 

          III. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ACHIEVEMENTS/                   CONTRIBUTIONS/HONORS

                  V.1. TRAINING/CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION :

A. IN THE MANAGEMENT AND RELATED AREAS—have attended varied training programs in general management and supervision organized in the country. B. IN THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL AREAS—have attended about a hundred trainings, workshops, seminars in chemistry, environmental science/management, research, quality control and industrial operations in the country and abroad

                  V.2. MEMBERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC / HONORARY /
                       PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS:

 

Member of a number of scientific/honorary/professional organizations among which are:

Director, Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas-National, 1991-1992.

Director and Vice President for Mindanao, Integrated Chemists of the Philippines-
            National, 1988-1990.

President, Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas-Region X/XII Chapter, 1987-1995;
            1998-1999. (Spearheaded the organization of the association in 1987).

Member, National Research Council of the Philippines, 1993-present.

President, Integrated Chemists of the Philippines – Region X/Xii Chapter, 1987-1997;                    

1999 - present (Spearheaded the organization of the association in 1987).

Executive Chairman, Joint Boards of the Region X/XII Chapters of the Integrated

Chemists of the Phil. & Kapisanang Kimika sa Pilipinas, 1996-present

 

                  V.3. SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS / CONTRIBUTIONS:

A.  RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS—an active researcher in the areas of product development, analytical  methods development, environmental management, quality control, biotechnology, natural products, chemistry education, and other areas;  authored, co-authored, been involved in more than a hundred researches in both industry and academe. B. BRIEF SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIVE PERTINENT RESEARCH     INVOLVEMENTS

 

(.) “Cultivarietal Comparison of Patchouli in Relation to Essential Oil Production and Quality”. Published, Flavor and Fragrance Journal, 1990.

This paper pertains to an important source of essential oil for the perfumery industry-Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Benth.). Three cultivars were studied and compared in terms of morphological characteristics, biomass yield, oil yield, and the quality of the oil produced. One cultivars (from Taiwan) came out with quality close to that of the standard oil. The two other cultivars (from Japan and Philippines) are of interest for breeding programs and as sources of different types of Patchouli essential oils.

(.) “In Vitro Growth and development of Callus Derived from Rachilla of Young Inflorescences and Zygotic Embryos of Coconut Palm ( Cocos Nucifera L.)” Presented, First National Symposium on Plant Tissue Culture in Philippine Agriculture and Forestry, Los Banos, Laguna, 1988.

This paper describes the tissue results using coconut rachilla and embryo tissue. Both explants produced good calluses that would later show root – and – shoot – like projections with some surface greening when exposed to light. The rachilla tissues gave, in addition to calluses, some out- growths a few of which developed into plantlets with true leaflets and adventitious roots. Pertinent culturing conditions are indicated in the paper.

(.) Analytical Methods Development for the quality Control

This is a series of activities to improve existing analytical methods develop new ones in order to upgrade quality control procedures in coco- chemical processing. An example is the development of a simplified method for the determination of Therm-S 300 (a heating medium consisting of biphenyl ether) contamination in coconut fatty alcohols. This method employs high performance liquid chromatography with UV detection. A rapid method owing to minimal preparation, it contributes greatly to prevent big production losses and damage to product quality image.

(.) “Sulfur Problem in the Operation of the Two 100-MW Power Barges in Mindanao”, Presented to the Faculty of the School Graduate Studies, LDCU, June 1997.

This paper studied the magnitude of the sulfur problem in the operation of two power barges stationed in Mindanao. The study covered the SOP’s of the barges, the profile and averages levels of sulfur in the fuel, the rate of sulfur dioxide emission, and the accumulated generation of the dioxide gas. The results show a need to address the problem more effectively aside from controlling the sulfur contents of bunker oil used.

(.) “The Cagayan de Oro City Landfill: Site Hydrogeology, Waste and Leachate Characteristics”, Presented to the Faculty of the School of Graduate Studies, LDCU, Oct 1997.

This paper assessed the conditions prevailing at the Cagayan de Oro City Landfill especially in relation to the hydrogeology, waste characteristics and leachate characteristics. The wastes are chiefly nonhazardous type but the hydrogeology reveals high potential for contaminating the groundwater. Preliminary findings show some soil and groundwater contamination but this needs confirmation. Leachate samples collected exceeded all important parameters of the government standards for effluents.

                  V.4 RELATED ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN:

Member, National Coconut Research & Development Team (PCARRD), 1987 – 1990. 
(Drafted the chapter on oleochemicals for the revision of the technical bulletin: The Philippines Recommends for Coconut).

Member, Technical Advisory Committee of the Coconut Research and Development Network (PCIERD), 1990. (Contributed to the formation and earlier deliberations of the R&D Network).

Representative, Integrated Chemists of   the Philippines, Inspections   by    the   Board of Chemistry (PRC) of Chemistry Laboratories (Industrial/Academe), Northern Mindanao, July 1987.

Member, Technical Working Group for Water Quality Monitoring and Enforcement, Oro River Project, 1997- present.

Member, Technical Working Group for Tourism and Environmental Impact Assessment, Oro River Project, 1997- present.

Member, Search Committee for MPSC President, Mindanao Polytechnic State College, 1997.
 
Chairman, Search Committee for MPSC Board of Trustees (Private Sector Representatives), Mindanao Polytechnic State College, 1998.

President, Faculty and Staff Personnel Association, Mindanao Polytechnic State College, 1997- 1998.

Editor for Physical Sciences, IMPACT: MPSC Research Journal, Mindanao Polytechnic State College, 1998 - present

President, Faculty Association, Mindanao Polytechnic State College, 2003-2004.

Trustee, Board of Trustees, Mindanao Polytechnic State College, 2003 – 2004.

 

                  V.5 HONORS / AWARDS / DISTINCTIONS:

 

Medal of Recognition for Chemistry Board Examination Achievement (8th place), University of San Carlos, Cebu City, 1974.

Outstanding Alumni, Bugo Central School Alumni Association, Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, 1986.

Featured Contemporary Filipino Chemist, Philippine Chemical News, Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies, Manila, 1989.
 
Distinguished Graduate School Professorial Chair, Del Monte Phil., Inc. and MPSC, Cagayan de Oro City, 1991.

 

Outstanding Leadership Award, Integrated Chemists of the Phil. And Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas – Regions X/XII Chapters, Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon, 1992.

Plaque of Merit (Environmental Protection & Management – EIS System), Department Of Environmental & Natural Resources – Region X, Cagayan de Oro City, 1995.

Plaque of Merit (Environmental Protection & Management – EIS System), Department Of Environmental & Natural Resources – Region X, Cagayan de Oro City, 1996.

Best Research Paper Awards, In-House Research Review, Mindanao Polytechnic State College, 2006/2007

First Runner-Up, Best Research Program, Region 10, CHED Search for Best Research Program in Academe, 2007.