Salcedo, Morabe, Sevilla win NAST outstanding paper award for cadmium(II) detection
On July 14, 2022, the research team of Asst. Prof.…
SALCEDO, Alan Rodelle M.
SALCEDO, Alan Rodelle M.
Asst. Prof. Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo, PhD
Department of Chemistry | Research Center for Natural and Applied Sciences
Academic Qualifications
Research Highlights
Research Interests
Academic Qualifications
Degrees
- Doctor of Philosophy, major in Chemistry (Summa cum Laude), University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines
- Master of Science in Chemistry, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines
Research Highlights
- Elemental mercury vapor sensors using chemiresistor and colorimetry with potential applications in environmental and industrial monitoring systems.
- Smartphone camera-based optical/colorimetric sensors for detection of different metals in gaseous and aqueous systems
- Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for sensor applications
Research Interests
- Chemical sensors
- Mercury sensing systems
- Smartphone technology detection systems
- Nanotechnology
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
- Scholar, Ph.D. in Chemistry, Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program – National Science Consortium
- Project Leader, “Optical Sensor for Cd(II) Ions Based on Glutathione-Capped Gold Nanoparticles” funded by the Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development – Department of Science and Technology (PCIEERD-DOST)
Professional Activities
- Member, Philippine Association of Chemistry Teachers
- Member, Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science and Technology
Selected Publications
Selected Publications
- Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo and, Fortunato B. Sevilla III, “Citrate-Capped Gold Nanoparticles as Colorimetric Reagent for Copper(II) Ions” Philippine Science Letters, Vol.6, No.1 (2013)