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The University of Santo Tomas Bachelor’s degree programs in Engineering
TIANGCO, Cristina E.
Updates
UST recognizes research achievements of faculty
A total of 121 faculty members were recognized in the
Academic Qualifications
Research Highlights
Research Interests
Degrees
- Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2017
- Sandwich Program, University of Maryland Baltimore County – MD, USA, 2015-2016
- Master of Science in Chemistry, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2008
- Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2002
- Transdermal Glucose Measurement by Passive Diffusion based on Fluorophore-labeled Bioengineered Glucose Binding Protein
- Development of fiber optic biosensor for Transdermal Glucose based on immobilized glucose binding protein
- Chemical sensors and Biosensors
- Noninvasive glucose sensing system
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
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- Advanced Research Scholar, USAID-STRIDE PhD Dissertation Research “Sandwich” Scholarship (February 2015 – February 2016)
- Chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering – University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Engineering (2020-present)
- Associate Member – National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)
- Member – Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (Metro Manila Academe Chapter)
Selected Publications
- Landrito, Q.C., Menor, G.K.R., Sevilla III, F., Tolosa, L., Tiangco, C. (2019). “Development of noninvasive method of measuring copper and zinc by passive diffusion: An In Vitro Model”, MATEC Web of Conferences 268, 01008 (Indexed by Scopus)
- Tiangco, C., Andar, A., Sevilla III, F., Rao, G., Tolosa, L. (2018). “Transdermal Glucose monitoring using Glucose Binding Protein-Based Fiber Optic Biosensor coupled with Microneedles”, Sensors and Transducers, Vol. 28 Special Issue pp. 2-6
- Tiangco, C., Fon, D., Sardesai, N., Kostov, Y., Sevilla III, F., Rao, G., Tolosa, L. (2017). “Fiber optic biosensor for transdermal glucose based on the immobilized glucose binding protein”, Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical, 242 569-576 Impact factor (2017) = 5.401
- Tiangco, C., Andar, A., Quarterman, J., Ge, X., Sevilla III, F., Rao, G., Stinchcomb, A., Bunge, A., Tolosa, L., (2017). “Measuring transdermal glucose level in neonates by passive diffusion: An in vitro porcine skin model”, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 409 (13) 3475-3482 Impact factor (2017) = 3.431
- Tiangco, C., Brown, S., Sevilla III, F., Rao, G., Tolosa, L. (2016). “Fluorophore-labeled Bioengineered GBP for measurement of transdermal glucose”, Acta Manilana, 64 25-32
