Roel F. Ceballos, PhD
Associate Professor | Research Consultant | Biostatistician | Data Scientist
Associate Professor | Research Consultant | Biostatistician | Data Scientist
Email: roel.ceballos@usep.edu.ph
Email: roel.ceballos@usep.edu.ph
Resource Speaker, BIOTAlakayan Episode 3: Evidence-Based Biology in a Changing Climate
Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines – Davao Chapter | November 8, 2025
Delivered a lecture titled “From Data to Resilience: Using Statistics to Teach Biology in the Age of Climate Change.” The session emphasized the integration of statistical thinking in biology education to promote data-driven understanding of climate impacts, resilience, and adaptation strategies. It highlighted interdisciplinary approaches for enhancing evidence-based science teaching and fostering climate literacy among learners.
Resource Speaker, Innovation in Statistics: Harnessing Big Data, Administrative Data & Emerging Data Sources for Official Statistics
Davao del Sur Provincial Statistical Office, Philippine Statistics Authority, Sales Street, Davao City | October 30, 2025
Served as a resource speaker for a technical session organized by the Philippine Statistics Authority – Davao del Sur Provincial Statistical Office, focusing on innovative approaches in statistical production. The talk highlighted the integration of big data analytics, administrative records, and novel data sources to enhance the timeliness, accuracy, and relevance of official statistics. It also emphasized the role of data innovation and inter-agency collaboration in supporting evidence-based policymaking and sustainable development initiatives.
Resource Speaker, Webinar-Workshop on Data Analysis for Social Research and Experimental Designs
College of Public Administration, Partido State University, Camarines Sur, Bicol | September 3–4, 2025
Served as a resource speaker to deliver lectures and facilitate training-workshop sessions on statistical analysis in social research and experimental design methodologies. Guided participants through conceptual discussions and hands-on applications, strengthening their research capability and methodological rigor in academic and applied contexts.
Resource Speaker, Research and Statistics Webinar-Workshop
Philippine National Police Training Institute, Camp BGen Vicente P. Lim, Calamba City, Laguna | August 14, August 22, and September 5, 2025
Served as a resource speaker in a series of webinar-workshops aimed at strengthening the research capabilities and statistical competencies of PNP personnel. Delivered sessions that combined conceptual discussions with applied exercises, enabling participants to enhance their ability to design, analyze, and utilize research for evidence-based decision-making and policy development.
Resource Speaker, Webinar - Workshop on Basic Research Development
Philippine National Police Training Institute. NPTI Conference Room, Camp BGen Vicente P Lim, Calamba City, Laguna
April 26 –May 10, 2024
Delivered lectures and facilitated sessions that equipped participants with foundational knowledge and practical skills in conceptualizing, designing, and conducting research. Guided workshop activities enabled participants to apply their learning by developing research proposals and exploring practical applications to support evidence-based policies and programs within the police service.
Resource Speaker, Webinar-Workshop on Trends in Statistical Analysis
Philippine National Police Training Institute. NPTI Conference Room, Camp BGen Vicente P Lim, Calamba City, Laguna
July 2 – July 26, 2024
Delivered lectures and facilitated sessions on emerging approaches and methods in statistical analysis. Guided workshop activities provided participants with opportunities to apply statistical tools and techniques in practical scenarios, strengthening their capacity to generate data-driven insights for research and policy development within the police service.
Resource Speaker, Webinar-Workshop on Research Statistics and Data Analysis
Philippine National Police Training Institute. NPTI Conference Room, Camp BGen Vicente P Lim, Calamba City, Laguna
March 12 – March 26, 2023
Delivered lectures and facilitated sessions on fundamental and applied concepts in research statistics and data analysis. Conducted workshop activities that enabled participants to practice statistical techniques, interpret results, and apply data analysis methods to support evidence-based decision-making and research initiatives within the police service.
Resource Speaker, Seminar on Data Statistical Techniques
5th Floor KTTD Building, College of Technology, University of Southeastern Philippines
July 03, 2024
Delivered a seminar for the faculty of the College of Technology on statistical techniques applicable to research in development and technological innovation. The session highlighted practical approaches to data analysis, enabling participants to strengthen the rigor of their studies and enhance the quality of evidence supporting their research outputs and innovations.
Resource Speaker, Training on Nonparametric Analysis in SPSS
Socio-economic Research and Data Analytics Center Mindanao, USeP, Davao City.
October 18, 2020
Conducted a training session on nonparametric statistical methods using SPSS for researchers and practitioners. The program focused on practical applications of nonparametric techniques in handling real-world data, enhancing participants’ capacity to conduct rigorous analyses and generate reliable insights for socio-economic and policy research.
Resource Speaker, Basic Module Training for R Programming Language
Office of Advanced Studies, University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City.
October 18, 2020
Conducted a training session on nonparametric statistical methods using SPSS for researchers and practitioners. The program focused on practical applications of nonparametric techniques in handling real-world data, enhancing participants’ capacity to conduct rigorous analyses and generate reliable insights for socio-economic and policy research.
Resource Speaker, Writing Publishable Journals for Faculty, Staff and students
College of Technology and Teacher Education, University of Southeastern Philippines. Tagum City
June 11, 2019
Delivered a seminar-training on effective strategies for writing and preparing publishable research articles. The session guided faculty, staff, and students in strengthening their academic writing skills, aligning manuscripts with journal standards, and enhancing research outputs for dissemination in refereed and peer-reviewed publications.
Resource Speaker, Writing Researches for Publication
College of Business Administration, University of Southeastern Philippines. Davao City.
May 23, 2019
Delivered a seminar-training on effective strategies for writing and preparing publishable research articles. The session guided faculty, staff, and students in strengthening their academic writing skills, aligning manuscripts with journal standards, and enhancing research outputs for dissemination in refereed and peer-reviewed publications.
Resource Speaker, Training in Technical Writing (Data Collection and Analysis)
Department of Agriculture -Research Division and RRDEN XI. Davao City
November 12-13, 2019
Served as a resource speaker in a training on technical writing with emphasis on data collection and analysis. Guided participants from the agriculture sector in structuring research reports, presenting data effectively, and applying sound analytical methods to strengthen the quality and impact of technical and scientific outputs.
Resource Speaker, Technical Efficiency and Productivity Analysis
Socio-economic Research and Data Analytics and DOST-PCAARRD. Davao City.
August 26 - 30, 2019
Delivered lectures and facilitated training sessions on methods for assessing technical efficiency and productivity in research. Introduced participants to analytical frameworks and tools for evaluating performance and resource utilization, with applications in socio-economic and agricultural research supported by DOST-PCAARRD.
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