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)