Rhodora V Azanza

Biography

Rhodora V Azanza, Professor and Scientist III of the Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines - Diliman and Academician, National Academy of Science and Technology, is internationally recognized for her outstanding and relevant research, publication and extension services in Marine Science. She has served the University of the Philippines (UP) in various academic and administrative positions including being the first woman dean of the College of Science - UP Diliman. She has extended her expertise to various national government agencies and international organizations. She was concurrently the Vice-chairman of UNESCO-Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) Panel on Harmful Algal Blooms (IPHAB) and the Project Leader of IOC’s Harmful Algal Blooms in Southeast Asia (HABSEA) Portal and e-learning for 7 years. The ASEAN Red Tide Network, the first regional network of its kind, was coordinated by her for more than 10 years.

Research Interest

Marine Science