Pastor Jones Denusta
Associate Professor
Brgy. Atabayan Tigbauan Iloilo
Summary
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of research and development (R & D) and non-R & D in the agriculture aquatic and natural resources (AANR) in Western Visayas with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of research proposal writing, planning, and technical operations especially in fish reproductive biology. Skilled at coordinating research and development plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
An advocate of marine and freshwater fish conservation. Worked on reproductive biology of various fish specimens in Laguna de Bay, Tigum River (Panay Island), and Iloilo Strait. Currently teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, namely, animal physiology, animal developmental biology, histology and microtechnique, and genetics. Project leader of PCAARRD funded project entitled "Reproductive biology and product development of rainbow sardines in selected sites of Western Visayas."
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
14
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Consortium Director, WESVAARRDEC
West Visayas State University
Luna St. La Paz, Iloilo City
08.2019 - Current
- Administered and coordinated the consortium’s day to day activities;
- Initiated activities and projects related to Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) sector based on the following banner programs:(a) research and development (R & D) management and coordination, (b) strategic R & D activities, (c) R & D results utilization, and (d) capability building and governance;
- Facilitated the planning of the Regional Research, Development and Innovation program considering the national and regional priorities;
- Coordinated the monitoring and evaluation of the RRDI projects and facilitated the exchange of research results and information;
- Initiate the sharing of research and development facilities and services among member agencies;
- Receive, disburse, and account funds allotted for WESVAARRDEC in behalf of the Regional Research and Development Coordinating Committee;
- Coordinated and facilitated fund generation for the integrated research, development, and extension programs and other activities of WESVAARRDEC.
Associate Professor V
West Visayas State University
Iloilo City
01.2016 - Current
- Encouraged class discussions by building discussions into lessons, actively soliciting input, asking open-ended questions and using techniques to track student participation.
- Helped students to develop and demonstrate broad, integrative and specialized knowledge, essential habits of mind, communicative fluency and effective problem-solving skills in various fields of biology.
- Updated course syllabi and Powerpoint Presentations for tertiary instructors, researching developments in relevant fields and updating materials to reflect most recent data and statistics in biology.
- Served students, clients and programs through participation in research and development, assessment processes, academic support units and university committees and task forces.
- Enhanced effectiveness of curriculum and lectures using computer-assisted instruction programs and audio-visual equipment.
- Advised student groups, assisting learners in educational programs both on and off campus.
- Sustained professional contact with colleagues and engaged in continuing professional activities to upgrade and augment existing skills or develop new ones.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of The Philippines Visayas
Miag-ao, Iloilo 06.1990 - 10.1995
Master of Science - Biology
University of The Philippines Visayas
Miag-ao, Iloilo 06.1999 - 04.2003
Ph.D. - Biology
University of The Philippines Diliman
Diliman, Quezon City 06.2009 - 11.2013
Skills
Staff Management
undefinedAccomplishments
DOST-PCAARRD Scholar (2009-2012)
College Scholar, UP Diliman (1st Sem SY 2009-2010)
Timeline
Consortium Director, WESVAARRDEC
West Visayas State University
08.2019 - Current
Associate Professor V
West Visayas State University
01.2016 - Current
Ph.D. - Biology
University of The Philippines Diliman
06.2009 - 11.2013
Master of Science - Biology
University of The Philippines Visayas
06.1999 - 04.2003
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of The Philippines Visayas
06.1990 - 10.1995
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