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SALCEDO, Alan Rodelle M.
SALCEDO, Alan Rodelle M.
Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo, Ph.D. is an accomplished academic staff and researcher who has made significant contributions to the field of analytical chemistry and chemical sensor development. He received a Bachelor of Chemistry from the University of Santo Tomas in 2000, a Master of Chemistry (Cum Laude) in 2009, and a Ph.D. in Chemistry (Summa Cum Laude) in 2018. Dr. Salcedo currently serves as the Chair of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Santo Tomas College of Science, a position he has held since 2022. Dr. Salcedo is an Associate Professor in the Chemistry Department of the University of Santo Tomas College of Science. He is also an Academic Researcher in the Chemical Sensors and Biosensors Laboratory at the Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences.
Dr. Salcedo’s areas of research are focused on the development of green synthesized micro- and nanomaterials for chemical sensing applications, smartphone camera-based colorimetric sensing systems, gas sensors, and mercury sensors. He has published numerous scientific papers in prestigious journals and has received various awards and recognition for his work, including the Outstanding Scientific Paper Award from the National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines in 2022, and the St. Albertus Magnus Award from The Graduate School of the University of Santo Tomas in 2019.
Dr. Salcedo is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas (KKP), KKP-Division of Analytical Science, the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), the Philippine Association for Chemistry Teachers (PACT), and the Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science & Technology (PhilAAST). He has also received various scholarships and grants throughout his academic career, including a Ph.D. Scholarship under the Accelerated Science & Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP) program from the Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) and a research grant for the project entitled, “Optical Sensor for Cd(II) Ions Based on Glutathione-Capped Gold Nanoparticles” from DOST- Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD). As an academic staff, Dr. Salcedo received the Gawad Santo Tomas for Most Outstanding Professor (Assistant Professor Level) in 2020.
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Assoc. Prof. Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo, PhD
Department of Chemistry | Research Center for the 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 (Cum Laude), University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines
Research Highlights
- His research focuses on green-synthesized micro- and nanomaterials for chemical sensing, particularly for mercury and cadmium detection.
- He has developed colorimetric sensing systems using smartphone cameras.
- His research addresses the need for fast, reliable, and cost-effective methods for detecting heavy metals and other hazardous substances in the environment.
- His work on green synthesis contributes to the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly materials for various applications.
Research Interests
- Analytical chemistry
- Chemical sensor development
- Green synthesized micro- and nanomaterials for chemical sensing
- Smartphone camera-based colorimetric sensing systems
- Gas sensor
- Mercury sensors
Courses Handled
Major Recognitions
Professional Activities
Courses Handled
- Analytical Chemistry (Lecture and Laboratory)
- Organic Chemistry (Laboratory)
- Biochemistry (Laboratory)
Major Recognitions
- Outstanding Scientific Paper Award, “Colorimetric Detection of Cadmium(II) using Glutathione-capped Gold Nanoparticles”, National Academy of Science and Technology Philippines, 14 July 2022
- Gawad Santo Tomas for Most Outstanding Professor (Assistant Professor Level), 2020 Dangal ng UST, University of Santo Tomas,
- Outstanding DOST-SEI (Department of Science and Technology- Science Education Institute) Ph.D. Scholar, 18 July 2019, “In Touch with Excellence”, Reception Hall PICC, Pasay City, Philippines
- Summa Cum Laude (Valedictorian), Ph.D. Chemistry, The Graduate School, University of Santo Tomas, June 2019
- 2019 Best Published Paper in Natural, Applied, and Health Sciences Cluster, The Graduate School, 8 June 2019, Quadricentennial Pavillion, University of Santo Tomas, Manila
- St. Albertus Magnus Award-The Graduate School, UST Student Awards 2019, 17 May 2019, Quadricentennial Pavillion, University of Santo Tomas, Manila
Professional Activities
- Member – Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas (KKP), KKP-Division of Analytical Science
- Associate member – National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)
- Member – Philippine Association for Chemistry Teachers (PACT)
- Member – Philippine Association for the Advancement of Science & Technology (PhilAAST)
Selected Publications
Selected Publications
- Salcedo, A. R. M., Morabe, Nova Carisa, & Sevilla, F. B. (2020). Colorimetric detection of cadmium(II) using glutathionecapped gold nanoparticles. Acta Manilana, 68, 1–11.
- Salcedo, A. R. M., & Sevilla, F. B. (2018). Reversible chemiresistive sensing of ultra-low levels of elemental mercury vapor using thermally reduced graphene oxide. Microchimica Acta (Mikrochimica Acta), 185(6), 289–297. (IF:5.705, Q1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00604-018-2831-5
- Salcedo, A. R. M., & Sevilla III, F. B. (2017). One-pot green synthesis of copper ( I ) iodide nanocrystallites using red cabbage extract and its application for the colorimetric sensing of elemental mercury vapor. Acta Manilana, 65, 69–76
- Salcedo, A. R. M., & Sevilla, F. B. (2017). Colorimetric determination of mercury vapor using smartphone camera-based imaging. Instrumentation Science & Technology, 46(4), 450–462. (IF:0.963, Q3). https://doi.org/10.1080/10739149.2017.1395745
- Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo and, Fortunato B. Sevilla III (2013). Citrate-Capped Gold Nanoparticles as Colorimetric Reagent for Copper(II) Ions” Philippine Science Letters, Vol.6, No.1