PAUL JOHN PASTOR

Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

• Rexie P., Magdugo, PhD, rpmagdugo@carsu.edu.ph, (+63) 967 258 3480, (085)341-6584 Local 156, Caraga State University, Butuan City, Philippines, Biology Department
• Leonardo A., Estaño, MSc, laestano@up.edu.ph, (+63) 948 4590 746, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology

• Journal Article - Pastor, P. J. B., & Magdugo, R. P. (2024). A Comparative Assessment on the Cytotoxicity of Kappaphycus alvarezii and Kappaphycus striatus Seaweeds using Brine Shrimp Lethality Assay, Annals of Studies in Science and Humanities, 5(2):1-9.
• Journal Article - Pastor, P. J. B., Goloran, A. B., Betco, G. L., Salanatin, C.A., & Jumawan, J. H. (2024). Morphometric Variation, Growth Patterns, and Interpopulation Comparisons of Thalamita crenata (Rüppell, 1830) in Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Norte, Philippines, Journal of Ecosystem Science and Eco-Governance, 6(2):1-11. DOI: 10.54610/jeseg.
• Journal Article - Pastor, P. J. B., Susi, C. G. O., Quidet, J. J., Ladesma, J. I. A., & Estaño, L. A. (2024). Species diversity and spatial distribution of bats in Butuan City, Philippines. Biodiversitas Journal of Biological Diversity, 25(8). DOI: 10.13057/biodiv/d250853
• Conference Proceedings - Paper title: A Pilot Investigation on the Potential Bioactivity of Calabash (Crescentia cujete) Fruit Extract in the Angiogenesis and Morphometry of Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) Embryo. Published by: 9th International Conference on Chemical, Agricultural, Biological and Environmental Sciences (CABES-17), ISBN 978-81-934174-8-5
• July 24, 2025 Oral Presentation – PlastiCon 2025, Plastics Research Conference, University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute, Diliman, Quezon City.
• July 11, 2025 Oral Presentation – 18th National Symposium on Marine Science, Philippine Association of Marine Science, University of the Philippines Cebu Paper Title: Quantitative Analysis and Ecological Risk Assessment of Microplastics in Brachyuran Populations and Associated Environmental Matrices within Selected Mangrove Ecosystems of Cebu, Philippines
• July 9-10, 2025 Scientific Poster Presenter – 47th Annual Scientific Meeting, National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel, Manila Philippines. Paper Title: Morphometric and Condition Factor Analysis of Thalamita crenata (Ruppelle, 1830) in Butuan Bay, Philippines: Evidence of Size Decline and its Implications on Fisheries Management.
• December 6, 2021 Paper Presenter – Caraga Health Research Forum 2021 -DOST PCHRD - CHRDC Paper Title: A Preliminary Assessment on Cytotoxicity and Median Lethal Concentration (LC50) with Comparative Analysis of Kappaphycus alvarezii and Kappaphycus striatus Harvested from Barobo, Surigao del Sur, Philippines
• April 27-28, 2021 Scientific Poster Presenter - National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines – Mindanao Regional Scientific Meeting 2021 Paper Title: Species Composition, Ecological Status, Diversity and Statistical Analysis of Mangroves in the Riverine Part of Masao River, Butuan City, Philippines
• December 17-18, 2017 Paper Presenter (Oral presentation) -9th International Conference on Chemical, Agricultural, Biological and Environmental Sciences (CABES-17) Paper title: A Pilot Investigation on the Potential Bioactivity of Calabash (Crescentia cujete) Fruit Extract in the Angiogenesis and Morphometry of Duck (Anas platyrhynchos) Embryo.

• July 10-12, 2024 Facilitator - “2nd International Forum on Sustainability Science” University of the Philippines Open University in partnership with Caraga State University
• October 14-25, 2023 Participant - “Plastics Research Intensive Methods Training Program (PRIMe-TP) Mindanao” - University of the Philippines - Marine Science Institute in collaboration with Mindanao State University at Naawan.
• July 5-7, 2023 Participant - “Health Research and Innovation Symposium: Advancing Philippine Healthcare through Innovations and Collaborations” - University of San Jose Recoletos
• March 8-9, 2021 Participant- Good Research Practice Training, Philippine Health Ethics Research Board, Caraga Health Research and Development Consortium
• June 10, 2020 Participant- In-Depth FASSSTER and TanodCOVID Training, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development, Ateneo de Manila University
• August 16, 2019 Participant – Evidence-Informed Policymaking in Health (A Plenary Session) 13th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week, Cagayan de Oro City
• August 15, 2019 Participant – Progress on Health-Related Sustainable Development Goals: Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and How Research and Innovation can Contribute (A Plenary Session), 13th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week, Cagayan de Oro City
• May 20-21, 2019 Training on Effective Writing and Infographics, Department of Science and Technology – Caraga Region.
• January 22-23, 2019 Intellectual Property Seminar for Caraga Health Research and Development Consortium, Department of Science and Technology – Caraga Region
• December 18, 2017 Workshop Participant, Web Surveys: Concept and Tools (Based on Charicris Pandanon book ISBN 978-2-922636- 33-8), Universal Researchers UAE (uruae.org)

• Microplastics Assessment in Marine Environment
• Mangrove Flora Assessment in Barangay Masao, Butuan City, Philippines
• Morphometric Assessment of Thalamita crenata from Buenavista, Agusan del Norte and Surigao City, Surigao del Norte
• Chiropteran Faunal Assessment within Caraga State University, Butuan City
• Toxicological Assessment of Kappaphycus spp. in Barobo, Surigao del Sur
• Nutritional Analysis of Holothuria sp. in Barobo, Surigao del Sur

• December 3, 2021 Resource Person – “PANAGTIGUM 2021: 50th Founding Anniversary and College Days Celebration” via Zoom Live thru Butuan Doctor’s College, Butuan City.
• April 12, 2021 Resource Person – “Biological Sciences: Opportunities in the Academe and Research” held via Google Meet thru Father Saturnino Urios University, Butuan City.
• March 18, 2021 Moderator – “2021 MindaDOST Gender and Development Forum” Zoom Online and Facebook thru Department of Science and Technology Caraga
• November 27, 2020 Moderator –“2020 Caraga Health Research Forum” via Zoom Online and Facebook thru Caraga Health Research and Development Consortium.
• March 5, 2020 Moderator and Synthesis Presenter – “SPEAKERS BUREAU” held at San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands, Philippines thru National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) and Department of Science and Technology Caraga (DOST Caraga).
• March 3-4, 2020 Moderator – “Salinlahi Symposium Series” held at San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands, Philippines thru Philippine Science Heritage Center (PSHC) under the management of National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL).
• November 5-6, 2019 Moderator –“2019 Caraga Health Research Forum” held at Father Saturnino Urios University thru Caraga Health Research and Development Consortium.