SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grants
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Rationale
SEARCA has been in the forefront of efforts to develop agriculture and development practitioners/experts within and outside Southeast Asia. A strong cadre of agriculture professionals will help the Center in its mandate to bring about agricultural and rural development (ARD) in the region. Since AY 2012-2013, the SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grant has recognized the contribution of institutions and individuals in the fields of agriculture and related sciences, thereby contributing to ARD in Southeast Asia through instruction, research, innovation, and extension work.
Objectives and Priority Focus
The objective of the grant is to acknowledge outstanding Southeast Asian experts in the academe who Accelerate Transformation Through Agricultural Innovation (ATTAIN) in their respective disciplines. These include, but are not limited to, agriculture, social sciences, marine and fishery sciences, environmental sciences, economics, and rural development-oriented fields.
The focus/themes of the grant will change according to the focus of the succeeding Five-Year Plans of the Center. Currently on its 11th Five Year Plan, SEARCA will be awarding grants whose achievements have made great impact or contributions towards ATTAIN, as applied towards any of the following priority areas:
- Agri-Business Models for Increased Productivity and Income;
- Sustainable Farming Systems and Natural Resource Management;
- Food and Nutrition Security;
- Transformational Leadership for ARD;
- Gender and Youth Engagement in ARD;
- Enhanced ARD towards Climate Resilience; and
- EcoHealth/One Health Applications to ARD
Guidelines
- The grant is open to outstanding Southeast Asian experts in the academe whose achievements have made great impact or contributions towards ATTAIN.
- Each year, the call for candidates to the SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair will be sent to universities in the Southeast Asian Region. The nominating university will submit to SEARCA the following documents on or before the deadline:
- Letter from the Chief Executive/Head of the Institution endorsing at most two screened applicants with a summary of information on the credentials of the nominee(s) based on Form 1
- Curriculum vitae of the recommended/endorsed faculty members and a summary of the information (Form 1).
- A summary/outline of proposed lecture of the faculty member-applicant of not more than three pages highlighting their research results and describing its relevance in terms of regional development issues and as they relate to SEARCA's thrusts.
- The awardee must meet the following requirements:
- Must be a Southeast Asian national, with tenure position and holding an academic rank of not lower than Assistant Professor.
- Must have a PhD degree with proven track record and excellence in teaching, research, and public service.
- Must have not received SEARCA Professorial Chair award in the past.
- Must have the official endorsement of the Chief Executive/Head of his/her institution not only on the applicant's academic qualification but also on his/her good moral character.
- The following are the responsibilities of the awardee:
- Teach at least one graduate course in his/her area of specialization at the university during the year of award.
- Deliver at least one public lecture on his/her proposed topic during the period of award.
- Submit a copy of his/her public lecture to SEARCA upon culmination of his/her professorial chair award.
- Submit a monograph version of his/her paper for possible publication by SEARCA
- The awardee will receive a grant of USD 5,000.00.
Since AY 2012-2013, the SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair grant has been awarded to 62 individuals as follows:
Academic Year 2024-2025
In the Field of | Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Public Lecture |
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Food Science | Prof. Dr. William Chen Wei Ning Nanyang Technological University, Singapore | Food Technology Innovations for Enhanced Food Security, a Perspective from Singapore | May 2024 |
Aquaculture | Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ikhwanuddin Abdullah Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Malaysia | Reproduction and hatchery technology for sustainable Portunid crab aquaculture and capture fishery | May 2024 |
Agro-industrial and Environmental Engineering | Prof. Dr. Sri Suhartini Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia | Integrated Technology of Anaerobic Digestion and Black Soldier Fly (BSF) Larvae Cultivation for Creation of Sustainable and Resilient Agriculture and Agroindustry in Indonesia | May 2024 |
Food Science | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarana Sommano Chiang Mai University, Thailand | Recovery of value adding components from Agro-food biomass: the Bio Circular Green approach of Thai Agri-food industry | May 2024 |
Veterinary Epidemiology and Disease Ecology | Prof. Dr. Alan P. Dargantes Central Mindanao University, Philippines | Understanding the Epidemiology, Financial Losses, and Smallholder Farmers’ Perspectives on African Swine Fever (ASF) in Southern Philippines towards its Control | May 2024 |
Parasitology | Prof. Dr. Vachel Gay V. Paller University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines | Agricultural Intensification and Zoonoses Emergence: Utilizing One Health Framework to Assess Management Practices in Agricultural Landscapes | May 2024 |
Academic Year 2023-2024
In the Field of | Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Public Lecture |
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Sustainable Farming Systems | Assoc. Prof. Dr. He Jie Nanyan Technological University, Singapore | April 2023 / 27 March 2024 | |
Land and Water Resources Management | Prof. Dr. Orlando Balderama Isabela State University, Philippines | April 2023 / November 2023 | |
Bioproducts Engineering | Prof. Ir. Dr. Faizal Mustapha Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | April 2023 / 26 January 2024 | |
Veterinary Public Health | Asst. Prof. Dr. Suporn Thongyuan Kasetsart University, Thailand | April 2023 / June 2023 | |
Plant Pathology | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dac Khoa | April 2023 / July 2023 |
Academic Year 2022-2023
In the Field of | Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Public Lecture |
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Imaging Technology and Remote Sensing | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Khairunniza Bejo Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | April 2022 / 27 February 2023 | |
Remote Sensing and Geomatics Engineering | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Helmi Zulhaidi Mohd Shafri Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | April 2022 / 22 March 2023 | |
Pathology/ Zoonotic disease | Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sirikachorn Tangkawattana Khon Kaen University, Thailand | April 2022 / 6 December 2022 | |
Mycology | Prof. Dr. Renato G. Reyes Central Luzon State University, Philippines | April 2022 / 6 March 2023 |
Academic Year 2021-2022
In the Field of | Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Lecture |
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Agricultural Technology and Innovation | Dr. Mohamed Thariq Bin Haji Hameed Sultan Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | May 2021/ 10 December 2021 | |
Agricultural Technology and Innovation | Dr. Khaswar Syamsu Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia | May 2021/ 6 July 2021 | |
Agricultural Technology and Innovation | Dr. Zool Hilmi Ismail Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia | May 2021/ 4 August 2021 |
Academic Year 2020-2021
In the Field of | Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Lecture |
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Agricultural Chemistry | Dr. Felix M. Salas Visayas State University, Philippines | May 2020/ 26 February 2021 | |
Agricultural Extension and Development | Dr. Norsida binti Man Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | May 2020/ 18 March 2021 | |
Agricultural Mechanization and Post-harvest Engineering | Dr. Nazmi Mat Nawi Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | May 2020/ 10 June 2020 | |
Food Microbiology and Biotechnology | Dr. Shuhaimi Mustafa Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | May 2020/ 18 March 2021 | |
Agriculture and Food Engineering | Dr. Anchasa Pramuanjaroenkij Kasetsart University, Thailand | May 2020/ 19 August 2020 | |
Precision Agriculture/Smart Farming | Dr. Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Jr. Mariano Marcos State University, Philippines | May 2020/ 13 February 2021 |
Academic Year 2019-2020
In the Field of | Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Lecture |
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Land and Water Resources Engineering | Dr. Nathaniel R. Alibuyog Mariano Marcos State University, Philippines | May 2019/ 20 Aug 2020 | |
Parasitology | Dr. Clarissa Yvonne J. Domingo Central Luzon State University, Philippines | May 2019/ 13 Sep 2019 | |
Agricultural Process Engineering | Dr. Norhashila Hashim Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | May 2019/ 4 Sep 2019 | |
Microbiology | Dr. Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz University of Sto. Tomas, Philippines | May 2019/ 6 Sep 2019 | |
Food Science and Technology | Dr. Teti Estiasih Universitas Brawijaya, Indonesia | May 2019/ 30 Oct 2019 |
Academic Year 2018-2019
In the Field of | Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Lecture |
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Natural Resources and Environmental Economics | Dr. Abdul Rahim bin Abdul Samad University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | 30 Apr 2018/ 12 Dec 2018 | |
Engineering | Dr. Ireneo C. Agulto Central Luzon State University, Philippines | 30 Apr 2018/ 6 Sep 2018 | |
Horticulture | Dr. Zenaida C. Gonzaga Visayas State University, Philippines | 30 Apr 2018/ 8 Mar 2019 | |
Development Communication and Learning | Dr. Rotacio S. Gravoso Visayas State University, Philippines | 30 Apr 2018/ 1 April 2019 | |
Plant Taxonomy and Conservation | Dr. Hoang Van Sam Vietnam National University of Forestry, Vietnam | 30 Apr 2018/ 23 Apr 2019 |
Academic Year 2017-2018
In the Field of | Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Lecture |
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Plant Breeding | Dr. Pablito M. Magdalita University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines | 31 May 2017/ 26 Mar 2018 | |
Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology | Dr. Anuraga Jayanegara Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia | 31 May 2017/ 14 Feb 2018 | |
Biotechnology | Dr. Edgardo E. Tulin Visayas State University, Philippines | 31 May 2017/ 20 Mar 2018 | |
Agricultural Economics | Dr. Shaufique Fahmi Sidique Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | 31 May 2017/ 21 Mar 2018 | |
Aquaculture | Dr. Rex Ferdinand M. Traifalgar University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines | 31 May 2017/ 7 Mar 2018 | |
Food Science | Dr. Casiana Blanca J. Villarino University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines | 31 May 2017/ 19 Mar 2018 | |
Natural Resource Economics | Dr. Vo Thanh Danh Cantho University, Vietnam | 31 May 2017/ 29 Mar 2018 |
Academic Year 2016-2017
In the Field of | Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Lecture |
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Environmental Science | Dr. Ahmad Zaharin Aris Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | 15 Apr 2016/ 21 Feb 2017 | |
Food Microbiology and Processing | Dr. Maria Patricia V. Azanza University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines | 15 Apr 2016 / 26 Jan 2017 | |
Agricultural Engineering | Dr. Ruel M. Mojica Cavite State University, Philippines | 15 Apr 2016/ 8 Mar 2017 | |
Agriculture and Rural Development | Dr. Erniel B. Barrio University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines | 15 Apr 2016/ 16 Mar 2017 | |
Environmental Management | Dr. Annie Melinda Paz-Alberto Central Luzon State University, Philippines | 15 Apr 2016 / 7 Oct 2016 |
Academic Year 2015-2016
Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Lecture |
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Dr. Augusto Serrano University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines | 23 Apr 2015/ 30 Mar 2016 | |
Dr. Dennis S. Mapa University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines | 23 Apr 2015/ 23 Nov 2015 | |
Dr. Victor B. Ella University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines | 23 Apr 2015/ 10 May 2016 | |
Dr. Teodoro C. Mendoza University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines | 23 Apr 2015/ 15 Jun 2016 | |
Dr. Jezie A. Acorda University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines | 23 Apr 2015/ 22 Feb 2016 | |
Dr. Mohd Sapuan Bin Salit Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | 23 Apr 2015/ 11 Feb 2016 |
Academic Year 2014-2015
Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Lecture |
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Dr. Mohd Razi Ismail Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia | 28 Apr 2014/ 22 Apr 2015 | |
Dr. Victor B. Asio Visayas State University, Philippines | 28 Apr 2014/ 27 Mar 2015 | |
Dr. Dina Pura T. Depositario University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines | 28 Apr 2014/ 21 Apr 2015 | |
Dr. Orville L. Bondoc University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines | 28 Apr 2014/ 11 Aug 2015 | |
Dr. Virginia C. Cuevas University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines | 28 Apr 2014/ 1 Oct 2014 |
Academic Year 2013-2014
Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Lecture |
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Dr. Felino P. Lansigan University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines | 13 Mar 2013/ 28 Jan 2014 | |
Dr. Annabella B. Tulin Visayas State University, Philippines | 13 Mar 2013/ 26 Feb 2014 | |
Dr. Nakorn Tippayawong Chiang Mai University, Thailand | 13 Mar 2013/ 18 Feb 2014 |
Academic Year 2012-2013
Name of Awardee and Institution | Topic | Date of Award/ Date of Lecture |
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Dr. Alonzo A. Gabriel University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines | 6 Mar 2012/ 20 Oct 2012 | |
Dr. Waren N. Baticados University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines | 6 Mar 2012/ 28 Feb 2013 |
Timetable
The SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair will be guided by the following schedule:
Call for applications | December/January of every year |
Deadline of submission | February of the following year |
Evaluation of nominees | March |
Awarding of Professorial Chair Grant | April/May |
Contact Information
For inquiries, please contact:
Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA)
College, Los Baños, 4031 Laguna, Philippines
Tel: +63 49 554 9330 to 39; +63 49 536 2290; +63 49 572 3743; +63 2 8657 1300 to 02 local 2200 to 2203
Fax: +63 49 536 7097
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