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 InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of Public LectureFood Science Prof. Dr. William Chen Wei Ning
Nanyang Technological University, SingaporeFood Technology Innovations for Enhanced Food Security, a Perspective from Singapore May 2024 Aquaculture Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ikhwanuddin Abdullah
Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, MalaysiaReproduction and hatchery technology for sustainable Portunid crab aquaculture and capture fishery May 2024 Agro-industrial and Environmental Engineering Prof. Dr. Sri Suhartini
Universitas Brawijaya, IndonesiaIntegrated 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, ThailandRecovery 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, PhilippinesUnderstanding 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, PhilippinesAgricultural 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 InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of Public LectureSustainable Farming Systems Assoc. Prof. Dr. He Jie
Nanyan Technological University, SingaporeApril 2023 /
27 March 2024Land and Water Resources Management Prof. Dr. Orlando Balderama
Isabela State University, PhilippinesApril 2023 /
November 2023Bioproducts Engineering Prof. Ir. Dr. Faizal Mustapha
Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaApril 2023 /
26 January 2024Veterinary Public Health Asst. Prof. Dr. Suporn Thongyuan
Kasetsart University, ThailandApril 2023 /
June 2023Plant Pathology Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Dac Khoa
Can Tho University, VietnamApril 2023 /
July 2023 - Academic Year 2022-2023
In the Field of Name of Awardee
and InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of Public LectureImaging Technology and Remote Sensing Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Khairunniza Bejo
Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaApril 2022 /
27 February 2023Remote Sensing and Geomatics Engineering Assoc. Prof. Dr. Helmi Zulhaidi Mohd Shafri
Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaApril 2022 /
22 March 2023Pathology/ Zoonotic disease Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sirikachorn Tangkawattana
Khon Kaen University, ThailandApril 2022 /
6 December 2022Mycology Prof. Dr. Renato G. Reyes
Central Luzon State University, PhilippinesApril 2022 /
6 March 2023 - Academic Year 2021-2022
In the Field of Name of Awardee
and InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of LectureAgricultural Technology and Innovation Dr. Mohamed Thariq Bin Haji Hameed Sultan
Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaMay 2021/
10 December 2021Agricultural Technology and Innovation Dr. Khaswar Syamsu
Institut Pertanian Bogor, IndonesiaMay 2021/
6 July 2021Agricultural Technology and Innovation Dr. Zool Hilmi Ismail
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, MalaysiaMay 2021/
4 August 2021 - Academic Year 2020-2021
In the Field of Name of Awardee
and InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of LectureAgricultural Chemistry Dr. Felix M. Salas
Visayas State University, PhilippinesMay 2020/
26 February 2021Agricultural Extension and Development Dr. Norsida binti Man
Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaMay 2020/
18 March 2021Agricultural Mechanization and Post-harvest Engineering Dr. Nazmi Mat Nawi
Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaMay 2020/
10 June 2020Food Microbiology and Biotechnology Dr. Shuhaimi Mustafa
Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaMay 2020/
18 March 2021Agriculture and Food Engineering Dr. Anchasa Pramuanjaroenkij
Kasetsart University, ThailandMay 2020/
19 August 2020Precision Agriculture/Smart Farming Dr. Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Jr.
Mariano Marcos State University, PhilippinesMay 2020/
13 February 2021 - Academic Year 2019-2020
In the Field of Name of Awardee
and InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of LectureLand and Water Resources Engineering Dr. Nathaniel R. Alibuyog
Mariano Marcos State University, PhilippinesMay 2019/
20 Aug 2020Parasitology Dr. Clarissa Yvonne J. Domingo
Central Luzon State University, PhilippinesMay 2019/
13 Sep 2019Agricultural Process Engineering Dr. Norhashila Hashim
Universiti Putra Malaysia, MalaysiaMay 2019/
4 Sep 2019Microbiology Dr. Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz
University of Sto. Tomas, PhilippinesMay 2019/
6 Sep 2019Food Science and Technology Dr. Teti Estiasih
Universitas Brawijaya, IndonesiaMay 2019/
30 Oct 2019 - Academic Year 2018-2019
In the Field of Name of Awardee
and InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of LectureNatural Resources and Environmental Economics Dr. Abdul Rahim bin Abdul Samad
University Putra Malaysia, Malaysia30 Apr 2018/
12 Dec 2018Engineering Dr. Ireneo C. Agulto
Central Luzon State University, Philippines30 Apr 2018/
6 Sep 2018Horticulture Dr. Zenaida C. Gonzaga
Visayas State University, Philippines30 Apr 2018/
8 Mar 2019Development Communication and Learning Dr. Rotacio S. Gravoso
Visayas State University, Philippines30 Apr 2018/
1 April 2019Plant Taxonomy and Conservation Dr. Hoang Van Sam
Vietnam National University of Forestry, Vietnam30 Apr 2018/
23 Apr 2019 - Academic Year 2017-2018
In the Field of Name of Awardee
and InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of LecturePlant Breeding Dr. Pablito M. Magdalita
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines31 May 2017/
26 Mar 2018Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology Dr. Anuraga Jayanegara
Institut Pertanian Bogor, Indonesia31 May 2017/
14 Feb 2018Biotechnology Dr. Edgardo E. Tulin
Visayas State University, Philippines31 May 2017/
20 Mar 2018Agricultural Economics Dr. Shaufique Fahmi Sidique
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia31 May 2017/
21 Mar 2018Aquaculture Dr. Rex Ferdinand M. Traifalgar
University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines31 May 2017/
7 Mar 2018Food Science Dr. Casiana Blanca J. Villarino
University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines31 May 2017/
19 Mar 2018Natural Resource Economics Dr. Vo Thanh Danh
Cantho University, Vietnam31 May 2017/
29 Mar 2018 - Academic Year 2016-2017
In the Field of Name of Awardee
and InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of LectureEnvironmental Science Dr. Ahmad Zaharin Aris
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia15 Apr 2016/
21 Feb 2017Food Microbiology and Processing Dr. Maria Patricia V. Azanza
University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines15 Apr 2016 /
26 Jan 2017Agricultural Engineering Dr. Ruel M. Mojica
Cavite State University, Philippines15 Apr 2016/
8 Mar 2017Agriculture and Rural Development Dr. Erniel B. Barrio
University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines15 Apr 2016/
16 Mar 2017Environmental Management Dr. Annie Melinda Paz-Alberto
Central Luzon State University, Philippines15 Apr 2016 /
7 Oct 2016 - Academic Year 2015-2016
Name of Awardee
and InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of LectureDr. Augusto Serrano
University of the Philippines Visayas, Philippines23 Apr 2015/
30 Mar 2016Dr. Dennis S. Mapa
University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines23 Apr 2015/
23 Nov 2015Dr. Victor B. Ella
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines23 Apr 2015/
10 May 2016Dr. Teodoro C. Mendoza
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines23 Apr 2015/
15 Jun 2016Dr. Jezie A. Acorda
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines23 Apr 2015/
22 Feb 2016Dr. Mohd Sapuan Bin Salit
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia23 Apr 2015/
11 Feb 2016 - Academic Year 2014-2015
Name of Awardee
and InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of LectureDr. Mohd Razi Ismail
Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia28 Apr 2014/
22 Apr 2015Dr. Victor B. Asio
Visayas State University, Philippines28 Apr 2014/
27 Mar 2015Dr. Dina Pura T. Depositario
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines28 Apr 2014/
21 Apr 2015Dr. Orville L. Bondoc
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines28 Apr 2014/
11 Aug 2015Dr. Virginia C. Cuevas
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines28 Apr 2014/
1 Oct 2014 - Academic Year 2013-2014
Name of Awardee
and InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of LectureDr. Felino P. Lansigan
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines13 Mar 2013/
28 Jan 2014Dr. Annabella B. Tulin
Visayas State University, Philippines13 Mar 2013/
26 Feb 2014Dr. Nakorn Tippayawong
Chiang Mai University, Thailand13 Mar 2013/
18 Feb 2014 - Academic Year 2012-2013
Name of Awardee
and InstitutionTopic Date of Award/
Date of LectureDr. Alonzo A. Gabriel
University of the Philippines Diliman, Philippines6 Mar 2012/
20 Oct 2012Dr. Waren N. Baticados
University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines6 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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