
Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences
Academic Unit Information

Silliman University Marine Laboratory (SUML) was established as a research facility of the University in 1974, with materials recycled from a torn Science Building in the main campus. Facilities have improved considerably since then, from a one-building unit to four buildings. Today it boasts of a two-storey facility constructed with support from the United States Agency for International Development under its Coastal Resource Management program.
The new building houses four laboratories: marine botany, biochemistry, and genetics, invertebrate and vertebrate. It has a modest library, herbarium and zoological museum, conference room, visiting scientists’ and administrative offices. There is also a dive shop, flowing seawater/freshwater systems, stand-by generator, experimental ponds and tanks, culture facilities and mangrove garden. IEMS is also equipped with wireless networks available for scientists and students.
On August 25, 2009, the buildings and grounds of SUML were renamed Dr. Angel C. Alcala Environment and Marine Science Laboratories. It was in recognition of Dr. Alcala who together with Prof. Rodolfo Gonzales and other faculty of the biology department, established the marine laboratory in 1974.
Vision:
To become a global leader in environmental and marine research and education, producing competent and responsible graduates trained within the Christian framework of stewardship.
Mission:
- Provide quality education in marine biology, natural resource management, specifically ICRM and environmental science;
- Produce graduates with competency in marine science and environmental science, coastal resource management and environmental policy;
- Undertake basic research in coastal, marine and environmental sciences with emphasis on the shallow coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove forests, and soft-bottom communities;
- Provide laboratory facilities for biological courses of the University;
- Promote local and international exchange of scientists and students in marine and environmental science;
- Assist public and private agencies in coastal management training, resource and ecological assessment, marine parks, aquaculture, and pollution studies;
- Link marine science and humanity;
- Promote environmental stewardship;
- Conduct resource and ecological assessments as well as environmental impact studies on proposed and on-going industries; and
- Provide a marine interpretive facility with nature trails and exhibits.
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DR. JANET S. ESTACION
Leadership:
- Director, Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences
- Research Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
- Coordinator, Graduate Studies
Rank: Full Professor
Education:
- PhD in Zoology (James Cook University of North Queensland, Australia)
- MS in Marine Biology (University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City)
DANIELLE MARK M. FUKUDA
Leadership:
- Coordinator, ICT and Field Work
Rank: Instructor
Education
- PhD in Marine Biology (on-going)
- MS in Marine Biology
FLORAMAE J. NERI
Leadership:
- Coordinator, Undergraduate Student
Rank: Instructor
Education
- MS in Tropical Biological Oceanography (on-going)
CLINT G. ALVIOR
Leadership:
- Curator, Reference Collection, Whale Bone Museum, and Interpretive Center
Rank: Instructor
Education
- MS in Tropical Biological Oceanography (on-going)
Updated: August 2, 2024
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FACULTY
ALVIOR, CLINT G.Â
Leadership:
- Curator, Reference Collection, Whale Bone Museum, and Interpretive Center
Rank: Instructor
Education
- MS in Tropical Biological Oceanography (on-going)
CADIZ, PABLINA L. Â
Leadership:
- Instruction Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Assistant ProfessorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Marine and Coastal Resource Management (Prince Songkla University, Thailand)
- MS in BiologyÂ
CALUMPONG, HILCONIDA P.
Rank: Adjunct ProfessorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Botany (University of California – Berkeley, USA)
- MS in BiologyÂ
DOLAR, MA. LOUELLA L.
Rank: Adjunct ProfessorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Marine Biology (Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California – San Diego, USA)
- MS in Zoology (James Cook University of North Queensland, Australia)
EMMANUEL, JORGE A.
Rank: Adjunct ProfessorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Chemical Engineering (University of Michigan, USA)
- MS in Chemical Engineering (North California University, USA)
ESTACION, JANET S.Â
Leadership:
- Director, Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences
- Research Coordinator, F.I.R.E.         Â
- Coordinator, Graduate StudiesÂ
Rank: Full ProfessorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Zoology (James Cook University of North Queensland, Australia)
- MS in Marine Biology (University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City)
FLOREN, ADONIS S.
Leadership:
- Faith Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: InstructorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Biology (Prince Songkla University, Thailand)
- MS in Biology Â
FUKUDA, DANIELLE MARK M.Â
Leadership:
- Coordinator, ICT and Field WorkÂ
Rank: InstructorÂ
Education
- PhD in Marine Biology (on-going)Â
- MS in Marine BiologyÂ
MALAYANG III, BEN S.
Rank: Professor EmeritusÂ
Education:
- PhD in Wildlife Resource Science (University of California – Berkeley, USA)
- MA in International Affairs (Ohio University, USA)
MAYPA, AILEEN P.
Leadership:
- Extension Coordinator, F.I.R.E.
Rank: Associate ProfessorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Biology (University of Hawaii, USA)
- MS in BiologyÂ
NERI, FLORAMAE J.Â
Leadership: Coordinator, Undergraduate StudentÂ
Rank: Instructor
Education
- MS in Tropical Biological Oceanography (on-going)
REBOTON, CLARISSA T.
Rank: InstructorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Marine Biology CandidateÂ
- MS in BiologyÂ
RILEY, WILLIAM
Rank: Adjunct ProfessorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry (Cornell University, USA)
- MS in Exercise Physiology (University of Tennessee, USA)
SABATER, EDNA R.
Rank: InstructorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Biological Sciences (Florida Institute of Technology, USA)
- MS in Marine BiologyÂ
STAFF
CALUMPONG JR., DALMACIO D.
Position: DriverÂ
Education:
- Certificate in Electrical TechnologyÂ
JADLOC, CLARO RENATO L.
Position: Stock Room Technician Â
Education:
- MS in Marine BiologyÂ
- BS in Biology
LUCAÑAS, JACINTA R.
Position: Laboratory ManagerÂ
Education:
- BS in Biology (Foundation University, Dumaguete City)
QUIBEDO-PATRON, AMY JANE B.
Position: Office Secretary Â
Education:
- BS in Office Management
Updated: August 2, 2024
Office of Media and Public Affairs
ADONIS S. FLORENÂ
Leadership:
- Faith Coordinator
Rank: InstructorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Biology (Prince Songkla University, Thailand)
- MS in Biology  Â
ASST. PROF. PABLINA L. CADIZÂ Â
Leadership:
- Instruction Coordinator
Rank: Assistant ProfessorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Marine and Coastal Resource Management (Prince Songkla University, Thailand)
- MS in BiologyÂ
JANET S. ESTACION
Leadership:
- Research Coordinator
- Director, Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences                      Â
- Coordinator, Graduate StudiesÂ
Rank: ProfessorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Zoology (James Cook University of North Queensland, Australia)
- MS in Marine Biology (University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City)
AILEEN P. MAYPA
Leadership: Extension Coordinator
Rank: Associate ProfessorÂ
Education:
- PhD in Biology (University of Hawaii, USA)
- MS in Biology