Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry,Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, HKSAR, 2021
Master in Theology, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines, 2008Â
Master of Science in Chemistry Education, Ateneo de Manila University, 2007Â
Certificate in Philosophy, Philippine Dominican Center for Institutional Studies – Quezon City, Philippines, 2005Â
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Far Eastern University – Manila, Philippines, 1992Â
Research Highlights
His research focused on the X-ray Crystallographic studies of Pharmaceutical Natural Products. Currently, he is working on isolation and identification of secondary metabolites from flora and fauna which exhibits potential disease prevention and cure. He also engaged in exploring prebiotic and probiotic properties of natural products.
Research Interests
Natural product pharmaceuticals and NutraceuticalsÂ
X-ray Crystallography
Spectrophotometry
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
Courses Handled
Principles of Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry
Bioethics and Biosafety
Life and Work of St. Thomas
Major Recognitions
Alfredo C. Santos Memorial Lecture Award,Natural Product Society of the Philippines, 2022
Professional Activities
Member, International Union of Crystallographers
Member, Philippines Association of Chemistry Teachers
Member, Natural Product Society of the Philippines
Selected Publications
Selected Publications
Accessible and distinct decoquinate derivatives active against Mycobacterium tuberculosis and apicomplexan parasites2018 Nature: Communication Chemistry
Crystal structures of the flavonoid Oroxylin A and the Regio isomers Negletein and Wogonin. April 2020 Acta Cryst C: Structural Chemistry
Specific analytical methods for the extraction of common phytochemical constituents of Vitex negundo Linn: A mini-review, Sept 2021 Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
The potential use of virgin coconut oil as an adjunctive treatment for COVID-19: A review Nov 2021 Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
In silico evaluation of the inhibitory property of Holothuria scabra (sea cucumber) with the catalytic domain of matrix metalloproteinase-1 for collagen degradation via interaction of triterpenoid saponins Feb 2022Journal of Pharmacognosy and PhytochemistryÂ
