Doctor of Philosophy 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 in Microcystis aeruginosa
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 as Nitzschiapalea and Botryococcusbraunii for potential renewable feedstock of biofuel
Identification and isolation of the colonial green algal species Botryococcusbraunii during 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 cyanobacteria Microcystis aeruginosa by using growth kinetic analysis
Identification and evaluation by growth kinetics the physical and chemical factors that provided baseline information for the mass production of Spirulina 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
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Major Recognitions
Araw Parangal ng Agham 2019. College of Science, 28 February 2019, University of Santo Tomas
CHED Republika Awards Qualifier – Agriculture and Natural Science 2016. Commission on Higher Education, 26 July 2016
International Publication Award 2018. 16 March 2018, University of Santo Tomas
Silver Series Award. For exemplary performance in research for the AY 2012-2014. February 19, 2016, University of Santo Tomas
Gold Series Award. For exemplary performance in research for the AY 2010-2012. Given 2 July 2014, University of Santo Tomas
Araw Parangal ng Agham 2014. College of Science, 5 February 2015, University of Santo Tomas
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 of Ceratium (Dinophyta) in Lake Paoay. 2015. Acta Manilana, 63 : 29-38.
Kenoses Legaspi, Annie Lau, Phil Jordan, Anson Mackay, Suzanne McGowan6, Gayle McGlynn, Susana Baldia, 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. and Baldia, 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 diatom Nitzschiapalea. Vitug, Lawrence Victor D. and Baldia, Susana F. ActaManilana 2014 (62) : 25-34.
Abundance and Distribution of the Green Alga Botryococcusbraunii Kutzing (1849) in Paoay Lake, Ilocos Norte. Arguel, MK, Villaroman KMD, and Baldia S, 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).