Jieward C. Casumpang, MSc.
Jieward C. Casumpang, MSc.
Faculty | Instructor
Faculty | Instructor
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Science Department | College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics | Mindanao State University - General Santos
Jieward C. Casumpang, M.Sc., is a Biology instructor at Mindanao State University – General Santos, where he combines his passion for teaching with active research in the field of life sciences. He earned his Master of Science in Biology from the University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) and his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Central Mindanao University (CMU). His graduate work explored the distribution of gastropods and their endoparasitic nematodes in selected plant nurseries and garden centers of General Santos and Polomolok, South Cotabato. He is currently a co-proponent of an internally funded research project that applies molecular techniques, specifically 16S rRNA gene sequencing to profile microbial communities in freshwater sediments.
With a strong interest in biodiversity, parasitology, and environmental microbiology, he engages in research that bridges field ecology and molecular biology. He has taken part in a wide range of scientific trainings, from eDNA-based monitoring to conservation writeshops, and often participates in biodiversity-focused events across the region. Passionate about science communication and collaborative research, he aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of ecological systems in southern Mindanao and beyond.
On-going Research
On-going Research
Taxonomic and Predictive Functional Profiling of Microbial Communities from Sediments in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato Using 16s rRNA Market Gene Sequences
Forest Fragmentation and Biodiversity in the Klaja Karst Watershed: Ecosystem Characterization for Conservation-oriented Watershed Management
Master's Thesis
Master's Thesis
Distribution of Gastropod and Their Endoparasitic Nematodes in Selected Plant Nurseries and Garden Centers of General Santos and Polomolok, South Cotabato
Undergraduate Thesis
Undergraduate Thesis
Diversity and Dispersion Pattern of Pteridophytes in Selected Areas of Barangay Datu Salumay, Marilog District, Davao City
Seminars/Workshops/Lectures Attended
Seminars/Workshops/Lectures Attended
2025
Life Science Workshop, ITS Science Philippines Inc., RSRC, MSU-General Santos - September 17, 2025
Presenter, Professional/Regular Category Poster Presentation, 32nd Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines (BCSP), Central Philippine University, Iloilo City - August 12-15, 2025
Participant, 32nd Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines (BCSP), Central Philippine University, Iloilo City - August 12-15, 2025
Environmental DNA Sequencing for Environmental Microbiology: From Samples to Sequences. MSU-IIT (Webinar)
Basic Orientation Seminar (BOS) on Public Sector Unionism. AVR Library, MSU Gensan
Current Assessments and Mapping Standards of IUCN-SSC for Philippine Beetles
Asian Waterbird Census. CENRO-Glan
2024
Workshop on Nematode DNA Extraction and Amplification through End-point PCR. University of Southeastern Philippines Tagum-Mabini Campus
Balik-Siyentista Program (BSP) Monitoring by DOST-PCAARRD. University of Southeastern Philippines Obrero Campus
SBPS Mangrove Restoration and Rehabilitation Writeshop. Mt. Sabrina, Tambler, General Santos City
Forest Landscape Restoration for Climate, Food Security, and Biodiversity. UP Diliman (Webinar)
Feshwater Habitats in Crisis: What Role Do Invasive Plants Play. UP-Diliman (Webinar)
2023
Deep Dive into the MABIDA Website: Harness the Power of the Marine Biodiversity Databse
Databse American Society for Microbiology Hands-Workshop on Basic Molecular Biology and Cloning Techniques
2022
1st Virtual International Conference Conference on Biodiversity (VICONBIO) with the theme “Building Resilience in Times of Pandemic”
Professional Memberships and Academic Affiliations
Professional Memberships and Academic Affiliations
Professional Memberships
Member, Biodiversity and Conservation Society of the Philippines (BCSP) - 2025 to Present
Member, DOST-PCAARRD Graduate Alumni Association Inc. (DOST-DPGAA) - 2025 to Present
Member, Faculty Union (MSU-General Santos) - 2025 to Present
Academic Affiliations
Co-adviser, Biodiversity and Wildlife Advocate Society (BWAS) A.Y. 2025-2026
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