Sex: Female
Education:
- University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, 4031 Laguna, Bachelor of Science in Biology (Program in Ecology), 1984
- University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, 4031 Laguna, Master of Science in Forestry (Major in Social Forestry), 1992
- University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Doctor of Philosophy in Geography (Rural Resource Assessment and Environmental Analysis), 1995
Field of Specialization:
Environmental Science, Ecology, Agricultural Science, Geoscience, Vulnerability Assessment, Vulnerability Analysis, Disaster Risk Reduction, Disaster Management, Climate Change Adaptation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Waste Management, Science Education, Geography, Sustainable Development, Higher Education, Social Forestry
Researches:
Villanueva, J.D., Le Coustumer, P., Huneau, F., Motelica-Heino, M., Perez, T.R., Materum, R., Espaldon, M.V.O., & Stoll, S., (2013) Assessment of Trace Metals during Episodic Events using DGT Passive Sampler: A Proposal for Water Management Enhancement
Water Resources Management Volume 27, No. 12
Demafelis, R.B., Alcantara, A.J., Movillon, J.L., Pacardo, E.P., Espaldon, M.V.O., Flavier, M.E., Eleazar, P.J.M., & Tongko, B.D., (2015) Comparative Analysis of Sugarcane and Sweet Sorghum Bioethanol Carbon Footprints, Carbon Savings and Carbon Debt Payback Periods
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 40, No. 3
Villanueva, J.D., Le Coustumer, P., Denis, A., Abuyan, R., Huneau, F., Motelica-Heino, M., Peyraube, N., Celle-Jeanton, H., Perez, T.R., & Espaldon, M.V.O., (2015) Trends of labile trace metals in tropical urban water under highly contrasted weather conditions
Environmental Science and Pollution Research Volume 22, No. 18
Tiongco, M.M., Espaldon, M.V.O., Guzman, L.E., Ancog, R.C., Quiray, A.E., Jafee, S., Frias, J., (2015) Green Agriculture in the Philippines: An old wine in a new bottle?
16th Global Development Network Conference Paper Volume Session 23
Malenab, M.C.T., Espaldon, M.V.O., Lalican, N.M., Balangue, T.O., & Abucay, E.R., (2015) Analysis of climate variability and dengue occurrence in social-ecological systems: the case of Bay, Los Baños and Calamba in Laguna, the Philippines
International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research Volume 21, No. 1
Sisongkham, B., Rebancos, C.M., Alcantara, A.J., & Espaldon, M.V.O., (2015) Land Cover Changes and Resource Use Patterns of Selected Communities in Phou Phanang National Protected Area, Sangthong District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 18, No. 2
Talubo, J.P.P., Jacildo, A.J., Espaldon, M.V.O., Acosta, L.A., Macandog, D.M., Nelson, G.L.M., Lalican, N.M., Abucay, E.R., Malenab, M.C.T., Pabico, J.P., & Dorado, M.A., (2015) Vulnerability to Rainfall-Induced Landslide of Three Communities in Infanta, Quezon, Philippines
International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research Volume 23, No. 1
Comiso, J.C., Blanche, C.A., Sarigumba, T.I., Espaldon, M.V.O., Lansigan, F.P., Baguinon, N.T., Birosel, R.C., Coladilla, J.O., Cruz, R.V.O., Florece, L.M., Guerrero, R.D., III, Lasco, R.D., Perez, R.T., Pulhin, J.M., Tibig, L.V., (2014) Changing Philippine Climate: Impacts on Agriculture and Natural Resources
University of the Philippines Press
Asuero, M.P., Nelson, G.L.M., Espaldon, M.V.O., Acosta, L.A., Macandog, D.M., Lalican, N.M., Abucay, E.R., Malenab, M.C.T., & Talubo, J.P.P., (2012) Social Characteristics and Vulnerabilities of Disaster-Prone Communities in Infanta, Quezon, Philippines
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 15, No. 2
Espaldon, M.V.O., (2012) Progress of the Modeling Approach on Land Change Science: Comments on Modelling the Dynamics and Consequences of Land System Change
Journal of Geographical Sciences Volume 22, No. 3
Abucay, E.R., Magcale-Macandog, D.B., Espaldon, M.V.O., & Monsalud, F.C., (2012) Modeling the Spatial Distribution of Rainfall-Induced Landslide Susceptibilities in Infanta, Quezon, Philippines
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 15, No. 1
Truc, N.T.T., Sumalde, Z.M., Espaldon, M.V.O., Pacardo, E.P., Rapera, C.L., & Palis, F.G., (2012) Farmers' Awareness and Factors Affecting Adoption of Rapid Composting in Mekong Delta, Vietnam and Central Luzon, Philippines
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 15, No. 2
Acosta, L.A., Magcale-Macandog, D.B., Engay, K.G., Herrera, M.N.Q., Nicopior, O.B.S., Sumilang, M.I.V., Lucht, W., & Espaldon, V., (2012) Conjoint segmentation of policy preferences for a sustainable biofuel production in the Philippines
D. Chiaramonti and V.N. Raina (eds.), Development and utilisation of alcohol fuels to promote sustainability, Book of Proceedings of ISAF XIX International Symposium on Alcohol Fuels, CREAR, University of Florence
Acosta, L.A., Magcale-Macandog, D.B., Lucht, W., Engay, K.G., Herrera, M.N.Q., Nicopior, O.B.S., Sumilang, M.I.V., & Espaldon, V., (2011) Assessment of Trade-off Decisions for Sustainable Bioenergy Development in the Philippines: An Application of Conjoint Analysis
Potsdam: Potsdam-Institut für Klimafolgenforschung , No. Report 124
Acosta-Michlik, L.A., & Espaldon, M.V., (2011) Reducing vulnerability of rural communities in the Philippines: Modelling social links between science and policy
Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik
Pailagao, C.T., Espaldon, M.V.O., Dorado, M.A., Catacutan, D.C., & Rebancos, C.M., (2010) Drivers of Land Use Change in Lantapan, Bukidnon, Philippines
Journal of Environmental Science and Management Volume 13, No. 1
Espaldon, M.V.O., (2009) Laguna De Bay - A Tropical Lake under Pressure
In Handbook of Catchment Management (eds R. C. Ferrier and A. Jenkins), Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK
Gaillard, J.C., Maceda, E.A., Stasiak, E., Le Berre, I., & Espaldon, M.V.O., (2009) Sustainable livelihoods and people’s vulnerability in the face of coastal hazards
Journal of Coastal Conservation Volume 13
Acosta-Michlik, L., & Espaldon, V., (2008) Assessing vulnerability of selected farming communities in the Philippines based on a behavioural model of agent’s adaptation to global environmental change
Global Environmental Change Volume 18, No. 4
Verburg, P.H., Soepboer, W., Veldkamp, A., Limpiada, R., Espaldon, V., Mastura, S.S.A., (2002) Modeling the spatial dynamics of regional land use: the CLUE-S Model
Environmental Management Volume 30, No. 3
Cardenas, M.L., Francisco, F.R., Nepomuceno, D.N., & Espaldon, V.O., (1987) Assessment of environmental planning and management in Laguna Lake Region
Regional Development Dialogue: RDD; an international journal focusing on Third World development problems. - Nagoya: Centre Volume 8, No. 3
Thomalla, F., Cruz, R.V., Espaldon, V.O., Hilario, F., Klein, R.J.T., Lansigan, F., Lasco, R., Magcale-Macandog, D.B., Mallion, F.K., Zoleta-Nantes, D.B., Perez, R.T., Pulhin, F., Pulhin, J., & Ranola, R., Jr., (2004) A Comparative Analysis of Vulnerabilities, Responses and Adaptation Strategies to Tropical Cyclones in Asia: Defining the Philippines Country Study
Proceedings of the Coastal Zone Asia Pacific Conference, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Espaldon, M.V.O., (2008) Knowledge Systems in Upland Farming Practices in the Philippines and Implications for Climate Change Adaptation
Proceedings of the International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation, Southeast Asia, Bali, Indonesia
Malayang, B.S., III, Hahn, T., Kumar, P., Maharaj, S., Bohensky, E., Domingos, T., Filer, C., Agard, J.B.R., Blanco, H., Dong, S., Espaldon, M.V., Fabricius, C., Gokhale, Y., Hefny, M., Lundberg, J., Patwardhan, A., Ramirez, E.C., Talukdar, B., Tomich, T., (2007) Responses to ecosystem change and to their impacts on human well-being
Millennium Ecosystem Assessment, Ecosystems and Human Well-being: Multiscale Assessments: Findings of the Sub-Global Assessments Working Group Volume 4, No. Chapter 9
Elazegui, D.D., Espaldon, M.V.O., & Sumbalan, S.T., (2004) Enhancing the Role of Local Government Units in Environmental Regulation
University of the Philippines Los Baños Center for Strategic Planning and Policy Studies
Lasco, R.D., Espaldon, M.V.O., & Tapia, M.T., (2005) Ecosystem and People: A Millennium Ecosystem Assessment of the Laguna Lake
UP Los Baños
Papers Presented:
- Green Agriculture in the Philippines: An old wine in a new bottle?, 16th Global Development Network Conference, Casablanca, Morocco
- Knowledge Systems in Upland Farming Practices in the Philippines and Implications for Climate Change Adaptation, International Conference on Climate Change Adaptation in Southeast Asia, Bali, Indonesia