Hernando Salapare III

HERNANDO "JETHRO" SIY SALAPARE III (born March 4, 1984, Tigaon, Camarines Sur) is an instructor of Physics at the National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines. He is currently the Acting College Secretary of the College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City. Salapare obtained his BS Applied Physics and MS Physics degrees from the University of the Philippines in 2007 and 2010, respectively. He was awarded the 2008 Leticia Shahani Award for Best Undergraduate Thesis in Applied Physics and the 2010 Most Outstanding Master of Science Graduate of the College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman. He is currently taking his Doctor of Philosophy in Physics also at the College of Science, the University of the Philippines. Salapare was recently elected as a regular member of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP). Among the principal mandates of NRCP is the provision of assistance for the development of the research capabilities of Filipino scientists. It also acts as an advisory body in select priority sectors to the national government on problems and issues affecting the country . Salapare is also a regular member of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas (Physics Society of the Philippines).

Jethro Salapare

Salapare is a junior staff of the Plasma Physics Laboratory , National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman. He had several publications in ISI-indexed journal , international circulated book , and proceedings of local conferences in Physics related to his work on Biomedical Applications of Plasma Physics.

Administrative Positions

• Acting College Secretary, College of Science, U.P. Diliman, 01 May 2011 - 31 August 2011
• Assistant College Secretary, College of Science, U.P. Diliman, 11 May 2010 - 30 April 2011
• Course Group Leader (Physics 71.1), National Institute of Physics, U.P. Diliman, 2nd Sem AY 2009-2010)

Courses handled

• Physics 71 (Elementary Physics I)
• Physics 71.1 (Elementary Physics I Laboratory)
• Physics 72 (Elementary Physics II)
• Physics 73.1 (Elementary Physics III Laboratory)
• Physics 112 (Mathematical Physics II) (team teach with Dr. Gene Q. Blantocas)

Publications

INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

ISI-Indexed Journal

• H.S. Salapare III, G.Q. Blantocas, V.R. Noguera, H.J. Ramos, “Low-energy hydrogen ion shower treatment (LEHIS) of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, Applied Surface Science 255 (2008) 2951-2957.

• H.S. Salapare III, G.Q. Blantocas, W.L. Rivera, V.A. Ong, R.S. Hipolito, H.J. Ramos,“Anti-bacterial property of hydrogen-ion and oxygen-ion treated polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, Plasma and Fusion Research 6 (2011) 2406043.

Book Chapter

• H.S. Salapare III, G.Q. Blantocas, V.R. Noguera, H.J. Ramos, " The porosity and wettability properties of hydrogen ion treated poly(tetrafluoroethylene)," in Contact Angle, Wettability, and Adhesion, Volume 6, Chapter 13, pp. 207-216, Kash L. Mittal (Ed.), VSP/Brill, Leiden (2009).

LOCAL RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS (peer-reviewed)

• H. S. Salapare III, A.R.B. Gines, G.Q. Blantocas, J.M.R. Salamania, M.B.P. Villanueva, and H.J. Ramos, “Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) characterization of oxygen-ion treated polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, Proceedings of the 28th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, ISSN 1656-2666 Vol. 4, October 2009, p.4.
• H. S. Salapare III, G.Q. Blantocas, A. Gines, M. Poral, M.T. Agcaoili, and H.J. Ramos, “Influence of oxygen plasma on the wettability of polytetrafluoroethylene”, Proceedings of the 27th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, ISSN 1656-2666 Vol. 4, October 2009, p.28.
• H. S. Salapare III, G.Q. Blantocas, V.R. Noguera, and H.J. Ramos, “Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) characterization of low energy hydrogen ion shower (LEHIS) treatment of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, Proceedings of the 26th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, ISSN 1656-2666 Vol. 5, October 2008, p.17.
• H. S. Salapare III, G.Q. Blantocas, V.R. Noguera, and H.J. Ramos, “Wetting dynamics model of hydrogen ion treated polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, Proceedings of the 26th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, ISSN 1656-2666 Vol. 5, October 2008, p.10.
• H. S. Salapare III, G.Q. Blantocas, E.V.B. Lagsa, V.R. Noguera, and H.J. Ramos, “Effects of low energy hydrogen ion shower (LEHIS) treatment on the optical property and thickness of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, Proceedings of the 26th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, ISSN 1656-2666 Vol. 5, October 2008, p.13.
• H. S. Salapare III, A.M. Ulano, H.V. Lee Jr., G.Q. Blantocas, V.R.M. Daria, V.R. Noguerra, M.A.C. Camacho, and H.J. Ramos, “Optical Characterization of Hydrogen Ion Treated Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon®) Materials”, Proceedings of the 25th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, ISSN 1656-2666 Vol. 4, October 2007, p.21.
• H. S. Salapare III, J.J.E. Palay, R. Kekim, G.J. Perez, and C.M.Y. Blanca, “Dynamic Contact Angle Measurements on Various Fabric Surfaces Using a Simple Optical Vision System.”, Proceedings of the 25th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, ISSN 1656-2666 Vol. 4, October 2007, p.9.
  

LOCAL NEWS FEATURES ON SALAPARE’S RESEARCH/LOCAL JOURNAL

• H.S. Salapare III, G.Q. Blantocas, V.R. Noguera, H.J. Ramos, Low-energy hydrogen ion shower (LEHIS) treatment of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials, Research News on PISIKA Vol. 2 Issue 1, ISSN 1908-7640, October 2008, pp. 10-11.

Conferences

INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE/SYMPOSIUM/TRAINING/WORKSHOP

• “Anti-bacterial property of hydrogen-ion and oxygen-ion treated polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, 20th International Toki Conference (ITC-20) on The Next Twenty Years in Plasma and Fusion Science, Ceratopia Toki, Toki-City, Gifu, Japan, 7-10 December 2010.
• “Surface free energy effects of low-energy hydrogen and oxygen ions on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, 20th International Toki Conference (ITC-20) on The Next Twenty Years in Plasma and Fusion Science, Ceratopia Toki, Toki-City, Gifu, Japan, 7-10 December 2010.
• “Reduced optical leakage of low energy hydrogen ion shower (LEHIS) treated polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, 3rd ASEAN-INDIA Thermal Spray Project Review Meeting Cum Scientific Forum, Hotel Dominique, Tagaytay City, Cavite, Philippines, October 18-20, 2010.
• “Introduction to Teaching DP Physics”, Online Teacher Training Workshop, Triple A Learning Ltd. in cooperation with the International Baccalaureate Organization, 19 October 2009 – 30 November 2009.
• “Cellular adhesion performance of poly(tetrafluoroethylene) after surface modification using hydrogen and oxygen low-energy gas discharges”, 7th Polymer Surface Modification: Relevance to Adhesion, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, U.S.A, July 12-15, 2009.
• “The Porosity and Wettability Properties of Hydrogen Ion Treated Polytetrafluoroethylene”, 6th International Symposium on Contact Angle, Wettability, and Adhesion, University of Maine, Orono, Maine, U.S.A, July 14-16, 2008.

LOCAL CONFERENCE/TRAININGS/SEMINARS/INVITED LECTURES

• Poster Presentation, “Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) characterization of oxygen-ion treated polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, 28th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, MERALCO Management and Leadership Development Center (MMLDC), Antipolo City, Rizal, October 25, 2010.
• Invited Lecturer, “Plastic Surgery: Plasma Physics as the Future of Medicine”, 2010-2011 Ipil Lecture Series, Ipil Residence Hall, University of the Philippines Diliman, September 7, 2010.
• Oral Presentation, “Influence of oxygen plasma on the wettability of polytetrafluoroethylene”, 27th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, Tagaytay City, October 30, 2009.
• Teaching Effectiveness Course (TEC), May 26-30, 2008 (40 hours), Office of the Director of Instruction, University of the Philippines Diliman.
• Research and Development Workshop, June 28, 2008 (7 hours, 45 minutes), Intel Philippines and Plasma Physics Laboratory, University of the Philippines Diliman.
• Oral Presentation, “Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) characterization of low energy hydrogen ion shower (LEHIS) treatment of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, 26th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, University of the Philippines Baguio, October 23, 2008.
• Poster Presentation, “Wetting dynamics model of hydrogen ion treated polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, 26th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, University of the Philippines Baguio, October 23, 2008.
• Poster Presentation, “Effects of low energy hydrogen ion shower (LEHIS) treatment on the optical property and thickness of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) materials”, 26th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, University of the Philippines Baguio, October 23, 2008.
• Poster Presentation, “Dynamic Contact Angle Measurements on Various Fabric Surfaces Using a Simple Optical Vision System”, 25th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, University of the Philippines Los Baños, October 25, 2007.
• Poster Presentation, “Optical Characterization of Hydrogen Ion Treated Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon®) Materials”, 25th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, University of the Philippines Los Baños, October 26, 2007.

Awards and Recognitions

• Finalist, Search for Outstanding Thesis and Dissertation Awards in the Advanced Science and Technology (Materials Science), Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), Department of Science and Technology, 2010.
• Top 1, National Institute of Physics Top Professors, Great Ideas dot PH Project, Diliman Interactive Learning Center, University of the Philippines – Diliman, 2010.
• Top 2, College of Science Top Professors, Great Ideas dot PH Project, Diliman Interactive Learning Center, University of the Philippines – Diliman, 2010.
• Top 7, University of the Philippines Diliman Top Professors, Great Ideas dot PH Project, Diliman Interactive Learning Center, University of the Philippines – Diliman, 2010.
• University Scholar (*GWA = 1.075), Ph.D. Physics, U.P. Diliman, 1st Semester, AY 2010-2011.
• Most Outstanding Master of Science Graduate Batch 2010, College of Science, University of the Philippines – Diliman (2010)
• Recipient, Master’s Thesis Grant, Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development - Department of Science and Technology (under the Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development program). (2010)
• International Publication Award (Contact Angle, Wettability, and Adhesion, Volume 6, Chapter 13, pp. 207-216, Kash L. Mittal (Ed.), VSP/Brill, Leiden, 2009), University of the Philippines, 2009
• International Publication Award (App. Surf. Sci., 255:2951-2957, 2008), University of the Philippines, 2009
• Department of Science and Technology Graduate Scholarship Award (Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development), 2008-2010
• Leticia Shahani Award for Best Undergraduate Thesis in Applied Physics, Class of 2007-2008, Thesis: Low Energy Hydrogen Ion Shower (LEHIS) Treatment of Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) Materials, U.P. Diliman
• Department of Science and Technology Scholarship Award (Republic Act 7687), 2001-2007
• College Scholar (GWA <= 1.75*), B.S. Applied Physics, U.P. Diliman, 4 semesters, 2003-2008

Educational Background

• Jun 2010-present, Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University of the Philippines - Diliman
• 6-18 Dec 2010, Foreign Exchange Student, Applied Physics Laboratory, Graduate School of Engineering, Doshisha University, Kyoto, Japan
• Nov 2007- Apr 2010, Master of Science in Physics, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Thesis: Bacterial adhesion performance of poly(tetrafluoroethylene) after surface modification using hydrogen and oxygen low-energy gas discharges
• Jun 2003- Oct 2007 Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Thesis: Low Energy Hydrogen Ion Shower (LEHIS) Treatment of Polytetrafluoroethylene (Teflon) Materials
• Jun 2002- Apr 2003, BS Computer Science, University of the Philippines – Manila
• Jun 2001-Apr 2002, BS Pharmacy, University of the Philippines – Manila
• Jun 1997-Apr 2001, High School, Makati Science High School, Philippines
• Jun 1991-Apr 1997, Elementary, San Jose Elementary School, Philippines

Personal Life

Sir Jethro with mom Ana Salapare

Upcoming Events

Jethro was accepted by the Erasmus Mundus Mobility with Asia (EMMA)Consortium of the Université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis (UNS) at Nice, France for a 10 months scholarship program (October 2011 - August 2012). The scholarship is an “exchange student/sandwich” program for PhD students funded by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) in behalf of the European Commission. While in Nice, he will continue with his studies on plasma treated bio-compatible materials which he currently does at the Plasma Physics Laboratory, UP Diliman.

External links

• National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines
• College of Science, University of the Philippines
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