Research Collaborators
The Mojica Research Group has established collaborations with other researchers based in the Philippines. A funded research by the Department of Science and Technology allow the analysis of human milk samples collected by a research team in the College of Home Economics and sent to the laboratory for analysis for fatty acids and heavy metals. In addition, bee products from the UPLB Bee Program are sent to the laboratory to be analyzed to characterize them and determine their antioxidant activity. Among these bee products are propolis, honey and pollen. Results are then analyzed further using machine learning and multivariate analysis performed by a collaborator based in UP Diliman. Students taking graduate courses are usually tapped as collaborators as some of the requirements given in courses results in first draft of papers that can be further improved with the intention to submit for publication in peer-reviewed journals
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD SCIENCE, UP Diliman
ALONZO A. GABRIEL
Cecile Leah T. Bayaga
A DOST-PCHRD funded research where human milk samples were sent to the laboratory to be analyzed for fatty acids composition and heavy metals content.
UPLB Bee Program
JOSE RENE L. MICOR
Philippine bee products like honey, propolis and pollen were sent to the laboratory from the UPLB Bee program to be analyzed for chemical composition, phenol content and antioxidant activities.
Custer C. Deocaris
Collaborations with Dr. Custer Deocaris from Philippine Nuclear Research Institute ranges from natural products (bee products and tea samples) to use of computational program and development of sensors for heavy metal analysis
KARL Ezra Pilario
Collaborations with Dr. Karl Pilario involves the use of raw data from different instrumental methods and analyze them to differentiate and discriminate using multivariate analysis and chemometric methods.
Research Outputs
Publications
Carmel Rose M. Rolloque, Judy Kristel V. Bayalas, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Introducing and comparing generative AI tools to General Chemistry students. Submitted to Journal of Chemical Education (March 1, 2024).
113. Hazel Joyce M. Ramirez, Edwehna Elinore S. Paderna, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Students perception on the use of generative AI in writing laboratory reports. Submitted to Journal of Chemical Education. (February 29, 2024)
Custer C. Deocaris, Fernando Salcedo, Carly Sullivan, Jose Rene L. Micor, Malona V. Alinsug and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Botanical origin and extraction methods of Philippine Stingless Bee (Tetragonula biroi Friese) pollen and its food functionality: phenolic and flavonoid content and antioxidant activity. Journal of Troplcal Life Sciences 2024.14(1): 55-64.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas, Sofia Angela Federico, and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Anthracene", Encyclopedia of Toxicology, 4rd edition, vol. 3. Wexler, P. 2024, 515-520.
Amelia Hizon-Fradejas, Jeb Reece Grabato, Sofia Angela Federico and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Chlorodibenzofurans", Encyclopedia of Toxicology, 4th edition, vol. 2. Wexler, P. 2024, 905-909..
Amelia Hizon-Fradejas, Jeb Reece Grabato, Sofia Angela Federico and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Butyronitrile", Encyclopedia of Toxicology. 4rd edition, vol. 2. Wexler, P. Elsevier Inc., Academic Press, 2024,387-391
Sofia Angela Federico, Jeb Reece Grabato, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Ammonium nitrate". Encyclopedia of Toxicology. 4rd edition, vol. 1. Wexler, P. 2024, 421-426.
Sofia Angela Federico, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas, Jeb Reece Grabato and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Benzyl benzoate", Encyclopedia of Toxicology. 4th edition, vol. 2. Wexler, P. 2024, 23-26.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Sofia Angela Federico, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Pentane". Encyclopedia of Toxicology. 4th edition, vol. 4. Wexler, P, 2024, 325-329.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Sofia Angela Federico, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Formamide". Encyclopedia of Toxicology. 4th edition, vol. 4. Wexler, P. Elsevier Inc., Academic Press, 2024, 831-835.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas, Sofia Angela Federico, and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Acenaphthene". Encyclopedia of Toxicology, 4th edition, vol. 1. Wexler, P. 2024, 23-28.
Josephine Farshi, Abigail Joy Rodelas, Paul Llyodson J. Alvarez, Mark Rickard N. Angelia, Jose Rene L. Micor and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Characterization and antioxidant activities of different solvent extracts of bee pollen samples from the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science 2023, 152 (6B): 2455-2461.
Custer C. Deocaris,Jose Rene L. Micor, Muxi Zhang, Malona V. Alinsug and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of commercial herbal Teas from Lagerstroemia speciosa (banaba) and Blumea balsamifera (sambong) in the Philippines: A cost-effective analysis. Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 58(4):265-270.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Catherine Jankovic, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Antioxidant activity of bee propolis sample". A Literature Review on the Benefits of Propolis. New York, Nova Science Publishers. 159-182.
Judy Kristel V. Bayalas, Jennifer Hutnik, Baylee Caudill, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Extraction of propolis samples for commercial use". A Literature Review on the Benefits of Propolis. New York, Nova Science Publishers. 115-126.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Karl Ezra Pilario, Jose Rene L. Micor, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Geographical and entomological differentiation of Philippine honey by multivariate analysis of FTIR spectra. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 2022, 104853.
Custer C. Deocaris, Malona Alinsug, Alma E. Nacua, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. A germin-like protein as potential allergen from a rice cultivar derived from radiation mutation breeding. Mindanao Journal of Science & Technology 2022, 20 (Special Issue 1): 48-68.
Karl Ezra Pilario, Alexander Tielemans, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Geographical discrimination of propolis using dynamic time warping kernel principal components analysis. Expert Systems with Applications, 2022, 187: 115938.
Jozlyn M. Charland, Custer C. Deocaris, Jose Rene L. Micor, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Potential and performance of accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) in obtaining bioactive compounds from bee propolis: Comparison with soaking, ultrasonication and microwave-assisted methods. Journal of Tropical Life Sciences 2021, 11(2): 187-192.
Paul Lloydson J. Alvarez, Jose Rene L. Micor, Mark Rickard N. Angelia, Tyler K. Brescia, Kevin M. Symczak, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Spectroscopic discrimination and characterization of bee propolis from the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science, 2021, 150 (3): 657-664.
Rodyl J. Layson, Maria Criselda A Rodil, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica, Custer C. Deocaris. Potential anti-cancer and anti-bacterial activities of Philippine echinoderm extracts. Journal of Tropical Life Science, 2014, 4(3):175-181.
Carmel Rose M. Rolloque, Judy Kristel V. Bayalas, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Introducing and comparing generative AI tools to General Chemistry students. Submitted to Journal of Chemical Education (March 1, 2024).
113. Hazel Joyce M. Ramirez, Edwehna Elinore S. Paderna, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Students perception on the use of generative AI in writing laboratory reports. Submitted to Journal of Chemical Education. (February 29, 2024)
Custer C. Deocaris, Fernando Salcedo, Carly Sullivan, Jose Rene L. Micor, Malona V. Alinsug and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Botanical origin and extraction methods of Philippine Stingless Bee (Tetragonula biroi Friese) pollen and its food functionality: phenolic and flavonoid content and antioxidant activity. Journal of Troplcal Life Sciences 2024.14(1): 55-64.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas, Sofia Angela Federico, and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Anthracene", Encyclopedia of Toxicology, 4rd edition, vol. 3. Wexler, P. 2024, 515-520.
Amelia Hizon-Fradejas, Jeb Reece Grabato, Sofia Angela Federico and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Chlorodibenzofurans", Encyclopedia of Toxicology, 4th edition, vol. 2. Wexler, P. 2024, 905-909..
Amelia Hizon-Fradejas, Jeb Reece Grabato, Sofia Angela Federico and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Butyronitrile", Encyclopedia of Toxicology. 4rd edition, vol. 2. Wexler, P. Elsevier Inc., Academic Press, 2024,387-391
Sofia Angela Federico, Jeb Reece Grabato, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Ammonium nitrate". Encyclopedia of Toxicology. 4rd edition, vol. 1. Wexler, P. 2024, 421-426.
Sofia Angela Federico, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas, Jeb Reece Grabato and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Benzyl benzoate", Encyclopedia of Toxicology. 4th edition, vol. 2. Wexler, P. 2024, 23-26.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Sofia Angela Federico, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Pentane". Encyclopedia of Toxicology. 4th edition, vol. 4. Wexler, P, 2024, 325-329.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Sofia Angela Federico, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Formamide". Encyclopedia of Toxicology. 4th edition, vol. 4. Wexler, P. Elsevier Inc., Academic Press, 2024, 831-835.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas, Sofia Angela Federico, and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Acenaphthene". Encyclopedia of Toxicology, 4th edition, vol. 1. Wexler, P. 2024, 23-28.
Josephine Farshi, Abigail Joy Rodelas, Paul Llyodson J. Alvarez, Mark Rickard N. Angelia, Jose Rene L. Micor and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Characterization and antioxidant activities of different solvent extracts of bee pollen samples from the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science 2023, 152 (6B): 2455-2461.
Custer C. Deocaris,Jose Rene L. Micor, Muxi Zhang, Malona V. Alinsug and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of commercial herbal Teas from Lagerstroemia speciosa (banaba) and Blumea balsamifera (sambong) in the Philippines: A cost-effective analysis. Bangladesh Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research 58(4):265-270.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Catherine Jankovic, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Antioxidant activity of bee propolis sample". A Literature Review on the Benefits of Propolis. New York, Nova Science Publishers. 159-182.
Judy Kristel V. Bayalas, Jennifer Hutnik, Baylee Caudill, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. "Extraction of propolis samples for commercial use". A Literature Review on the Benefits of Propolis. New York, Nova Science Publishers. 115-126.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Karl Ezra Pilario, Jose Rene L. Micor, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Geographical and entomological differentiation of Philippine honey by multivariate analysis of FTIR spectra. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis. 2022, 104853.
Custer C. Deocaris, Malona Alinsug, Alma E. Nacua, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. A germin-like protein as potential allergen from a rice cultivar derived from radiation mutation breeding. Mindanao Journal of Science & Technology 2022, 20 (Special Issue 1): 48-68.
Karl Ezra Pilario, Alexander Tielemans, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Geographical discrimination of propolis using dynamic time warping kernel principal components analysis. Expert Systems with Applications, 2022, 187: 115938.
Jozlyn M. Charland, Custer C. Deocaris, Jose Rene L. Micor, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Potential and performance of accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) in obtaining bioactive compounds from bee propolis: Comparison with soaking, ultrasonication and microwave-assisted methods. Journal of Tropical Life Sciences 2021, 11(2): 187-192.
Paul Lloydson J. Alvarez, Jose Rene L. Micor, Mark Rickard N. Angelia, Tyler K. Brescia, Kevin M. Symczak, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Spectroscopic discrimination and characterization of bee propolis from the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science, 2021, 150 (3): 657-664.
Rodyl J. Layson, Maria Criselda A Rodil, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica, Custer C. Deocaris. Potential anti-cancer and anti-bacterial activities of Philippine echinoderm extracts. Journal of Tropical Life Science, 2014, 4(3):175-181.
Presentations
Karen Jean T. Diez, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica, Mae Joanne B. Aguila. Density functional theory study on metformin degradation by NaCiO. Poster presented at 2024 Chemistry Graduate Student Conference (ChemGSC-2024). February 15, 2024. DLSU. Taft Manila.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Karl Ezra Pilario, Jose Rene L. Micor, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. FTIR spectroscopy in honey quality assessment differentiating Philippine honey originating from various provinces and bee species. Oral paper presented at KKP-ST 51st Annual Convention. October 28, 2022.
Jeanne Terese T. Cu, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Binding of nanoceramics with serum albumins. Poster presented at the NAST Annual Meeting. July 11-12, 2018.
Camille Rose V. De Guzman, Jeanne Terese T. Cu, Gladys I, Bathan, Ruel Desamero, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Comparative studies on the interactions of metal oxides with bovine and human serum albumin. Poster presented at the PSBMSB 44th Annual Convention. November 27-30, 2017. Tagaytay.
Ma. Desiree B. Aldemita, Tyler Brescia, Kevin Symczak, Jose Rene L. Micor, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Chromatographic analysis of bee propolis. Presented at the 44th Annual KKP-ST, November 5-6, 2015. UPLB, College, Laguna.
Paul Lloydson Alvarez, Tyler Brescia, Kevin Symczak, Kevin, Jose Rene L. Micor, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Instrumental discrimination of and characterization of bee propolis. Poster presented at the 44th Annual KKP-ST, November 5-6, 2015. UPLB, College, Laguna.
Remil M. Aguda, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Chemtertainment: More fun in teaching chemistry. Presented at the 28th Philippine Chemistry Congress. April 10-12, 2013. Siliman University, Dumaguete City.
Jose Rene L. Micor, Remil M, Aguda, Eric Nguyen, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas. Characterization of different propolis from the Philippines by various spectroscopic techniques. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual PAASE Meeting and Symposium. January 30-Febraury 3, 2013. MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte.
Remil M, Aguda, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Chemtertainment: More fun in teaching chemistry. Presented at the at the 33rd Annual PAASE Meeting and Symposium. January 30-Febraury 3, 2013. MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte.
Jaderick P. Pabico and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica and Jose Rene L. Micor. An improved exon-intron recognition via a committee of machines. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines 30(1):117. 2008.
Jaderick P. Pabico, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. and Jose Rene L. Micor. Design of a homogeneous ensemble for splice-site identification in human sequences, In Proceedings (CD-ROM) of the 10th International Conference on Molecular Systems Biology (ICMSB 2008), University of the Philippines Diliman, 25-28 February 2008. p. 60-62.
Jaderick P. Pabico and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Coevolution in artificial catalytic reactions. Presented at the 28th Annual Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) Meeting and Symposium (28th APAMS), Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA, 22-24 May 2008.
Jose Rene L. Micor, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica, Jaderick P. Pabico. Recognition of gene acceptor site via ensemble boosting, Presented at the 10th Eurasia Conference on Chemical Sciences (EuAsC2S-10), Manila, Philippines, 07-11 January 2008.
Jaderick P. Pabico, Jose Rene L. Micor and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. A neural prototype for a virtual chemical spectrophotometer. Presented at the National Conference on IT in Education. UPLB, 23-24 October 2008
Elmer-Rico E. Mojica, Jaderick P. Pabico and Jose Rene L. Micor. Primal and dual neural models for correlating [Co] and [Ni] with the absorbance profile of Co-Ni Mixture, Presented at the Network of CALABARZON Educational Institutions, Inc. (NOCEI) Research Forum, Batangas State University, 21 November 2008.
Karen Jean T. Diez, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica, Mae Joanne B. Aguila. Density functional theory study on metformin degradation by NaCiO. Poster presented at 2024 Chemistry Graduate Student Conference (ChemGSC-2024). February 15, 2024. DLSU. Taft Manila.
Jeb Reece Grabato, Karl Ezra Pilario, Jose Rene L. Micor, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. FTIR spectroscopy in honey quality assessment differentiating Philippine honey originating from various provinces and bee species. Oral paper presented at KKP-ST 51st Annual Convention. October 28, 2022.
Jeanne Terese T. Cu, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Binding of nanoceramics with serum albumins. Poster presented at the NAST Annual Meeting. July 11-12, 2018.
Camille Rose V. De Guzman, Jeanne Terese T. Cu, Gladys I, Bathan, Ruel Desamero, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Comparative studies on the interactions of metal oxides with bovine and human serum albumin. Poster presented at the PSBMSB 44th Annual Convention. November 27-30, 2017. Tagaytay.
Ma. Desiree B. Aldemita, Tyler Brescia, Kevin Symczak, Jose Rene L. Micor, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Chromatographic analysis of bee propolis. Presented at the 44th Annual KKP-ST, November 5-6, 2015. UPLB, College, Laguna.
Paul Lloydson Alvarez, Tyler Brescia, Kevin Symczak, Kevin, Jose Rene L. Micor, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Instrumental discrimination of and characterization of bee propolis. Poster presented at the 44th Annual KKP-ST, November 5-6, 2015. UPLB, College, Laguna.
Remil M. Aguda, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Chemtertainment: More fun in teaching chemistry. Presented at the 28th Philippine Chemistry Congress. April 10-12, 2013. Siliman University, Dumaguete City.
Jose Rene L. Micor, Remil M, Aguda, Eric Nguyen, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica, Amelia Hizon-Fradejas. Characterization of different propolis from the Philippines by various spectroscopic techniques. Poster presented at the 33rd Annual PAASE Meeting and Symposium. January 30-Febraury 3, 2013. MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte.
Remil M, Aguda, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Chemtertainment: More fun in teaching chemistry. Presented at the at the 33rd Annual PAASE Meeting and Symposium. January 30-Febraury 3, 2013. MMSU, Batac, Ilocos Norte.
Jaderick P. Pabico and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica and Jose Rene L. Micor. An improved exon-intron recognition via a committee of machines. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines 30(1):117. 2008.
Jaderick P. Pabico, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. and Jose Rene L. Micor. Design of a homogeneous ensemble for splice-site identification in human sequences, In Proceedings (CD-ROM) of the 10th International Conference on Molecular Systems Biology (ICMSB 2008), University of the Philippines Diliman, 25-28 February 2008. p. 60-62.
Jaderick P. Pabico and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. Coevolution in artificial catalytic reactions. Presented at the 28th Annual Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) Meeting and Symposium (28th APAMS), Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA, 22-24 May 2008.
Jose Rene L. Micor, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica, Jaderick P. Pabico. Recognition of gene acceptor site via ensemble boosting, Presented at the 10th Eurasia Conference on Chemical Sciences (EuAsC2S-10), Manila, Philippines, 07-11 January 2008.
Jaderick P. Pabico, Jose Rene L. Micor and Elmer-Rico E. Mojica. A neural prototype for a virtual chemical spectrophotometer. Presented at the National Conference on IT in Education. UPLB, 23-24 October 2008
Elmer-Rico E. Mojica, Jaderick P. Pabico and Jose Rene L. Micor. Primal and dual neural models for correlating [Co] and [Ni] with the absorbance profile of Co-Ni Mixture, Presented at the Network of CALABARZON Educational Institutions, Inc. (NOCEI) Research Forum, Batangas State University, 21 November 2008.