Doctor of Philosophy in Physics
Jun 2008 – Jan 2015
University of the Philippines Diliman
· Dissertation title: “Analytic treatment of consensus achievement in two-level opinion dynamics models of completely connected agents with single-type zealots”
Adviser: Prof. Jose Perico Esguerra
· Fulbright scholar for doctoral enrichment in economics at the University of California-Irvine under the supervision of Prof. Donald Saari (Sep 2010 – Jun 2011)
· Took economics courses (macroeconomics and microeconomics) from the School of Economics, University of the Philippines-Diliman
Master of Science in Physics
Jun 2007 – Nov 2013
University of the Philippines Diliman
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Jun 2003 – Apr 2007
University of the Philippines Diliman
· Summa cum laude, class valedictorian
Non-degree college student
Apr 2002 – Mar 2003
University of the Philippines Diliman
· Participated in an experimental program for early college entrance
· Took 31 units of college courses with only one year of high school studies
Research Assistant Professor
July 2023 – present
College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
University of Vermont
Vermont, USA
· Current research projects:
o Lived Experiences Measuring Using Rings Study (LEMURS); with PIs Christopher M. Danforth, Laura S. Bloomfield, Peter Sheridan Dodds, Juniper Lovato, Ellen McGinnis, Ryan McGinnis, Matthew Price, and Taylor Ricketts
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Nov 2020 – June 2023
Computational Story Lab, Vermont Complex Systems Center
University of Vermont
Vermont, USA
· Postdoctoral research associate under Prof. Peter Sheridan Dodds and Prof. Christopher M. Danforth
· Current research projects:
o Using changes in word usage through ousiometric time series to quantify the flow of narratives: Fluctuations and motifs; with Prof. P.S. Dodds and Prof. C.M. Danforth
o Ousiometrics and telegnomics: The essence of meaning; with Prof. P.S. Dodds and Prof. C.M. Danforth
o Burstiness and hierarchy in tonal classical music; with Dr. Takayuki Hiraoka (Aalto University, Finland), Prof. Hang-Hyun Jo (The Catholic University of Korea, Republic of Korea), and Prof. Patrick Savage (Keio University SFC, Japan)
Postdoctoral Researcher
Jan 2018 – Nov 2020
Asia Pacific Center for Theoretical Physics (APCTP)
Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
· Independent postdoctoral researcher under the APCTP Young Scientist Training Program
· Research projects:
o Inferring social and demographic information from large-scale call detail records; with Prof. Kimmo Kaski (Aalto University, Finland), Prof. Hang-Hyun Jo (The Catholic University of Korea, Republic of Korea), Dr. Kunal Bhattacharya (Aalto University, Finland), and Dr. Daniel Monsivais (Aalto University, Finland)
Data Science (graduate course)
Spring 2024 – Fall 2024
as Research Assistant Professor
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, USA
Taught the introductory data science course for graduate students (CS/STAT/CSYS 5870)
Data Journalism (undergraduate course)
Spring 2024
as Research Assistant Professor
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, USA
Co-mentored an undergraduate student in producing data-driven journalism articles for their independent study requirement
PhD Research (co-mentorship)
2021 – 2022
as Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, USA
Co-mentored a PhD student for their dissertation on park visitations. The student has since graduated and now works as a data scientist in industry.
Physics (undergraduate courses)
2007 – 2013; 2016 – 2017
as Instructor; Assistant Professor
University of the Philippines; Ateneo de Manila University
Quezon City, Philippines
Taught undergraduate courses in classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and complex systems as an Instructor at the University of the Philippines and an Assistant Professor at the Ateneo de Manila University
R&D Specialist
Feb 2015 – July 2016
Energy Development Corporation
Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
· Led the project on improving spectral analysis and regression methods used in magnetotelluric (MT) surveys done by the Geophysics team
· Developed PhoenixPy, an MT data processing software that:
o includes new robust data processing routines
o gives users flexibility to use different method combinations
o allows users familiar with Python to easily alter the source code and add other data processing techniques
· Performed technical and economic studies on biomass-to-power business prospects together with the business development group
· Coordinated the Statistics Mentoring Program, a training program in statistics given by members of the academe to EDC technical personnel
· Trained in geothermal resource assessment (geology, geochemistry, geophysics, reservoir engineering) and groundwater flow modeling (Visual MODFLOW)
· Edited and published the biweekly REConnect magazine, a compilation of articles on developments in the renewable energy sector
Course group leader
Nov 2011 – Mar 2012
National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman
· Headed the Course Group for Elementary Physics I, composed of all lecture instructors of the course
· Took leadership in evaluating curriculum and instruction, including revision of syllabus, sequencing of lectures, and creating unified course group guidelines
· Coordinated the development of assessment tools such as departmental examinations to ensure the validity and reliability of the instruments
Assistant College Secretary
Jul 2008 – May 2010
College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman
· Attended and documented meetings of the College Executive Board and the College Assembly
· Advised students in delinquency status on courses they should be taking to get back to good standing
· Represented the College of Science in university-wide meetings to streamline registration procedures
· Performed the duties of the College Secretary in her absence