Hernando Salapare III

HERNANDO "Jethro" SIY SALAPARE III (born 04 March 1984, Tigaon, Camarines Sur) is a 2016 Balik Scientist Awardee of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD). Salapare obtained his Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Master of Science in Physics degrees from the University of the Philippines Diliman 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. His Doctor of Philosophy in Physics degree was obtained from the University of the Philippines Diliman in 2013 with an exchange doctoral mobility of Ph.D. in Physics, Chemistry, and Materials Science at the Université de Nice Sophia-Antipolis in Nice, France in 2012. He was a postdoctoral research fellow at the Plasma Physics Laboratory, University of the Philippines Diliman from 2013 to 2014 and at the Laboratoire de Physique de la Matière Condensée – Surfaces and Interfaces Group, Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis, France from 2014 to 2015 under the supervision of Prof. Emer. Henry J. Ramos, Ph.D. and Prof. Frédéric Guittard, respectively. Salapare is currently an Adjunct Professor at the University of the Philippines Manila, a Professorial Lecturer 2 at the University of the Philippines Open University and a Professorial Lecturer 1 at the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila.

Salapare was elected as a regular member of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) in 2010. Salapare is also a regular member of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas (Physics Society of the Philippines), the Division of Plasma Physics of Association of Asia Pacific Physical Societies (DPP-APPS), the American Vacuum Society (AVS), and the Vacuum Society of the Philippines (VSP).

Aside from doing science, he also loves cooking (Asian, Italian, and French cuisines), solo backpacking, people watching, playing badminton with friends, acrylic and oil painting, and singing.

Expertise: Plasma Physics, Surface and Interface Science, Materials Science

Administrative Positions

• Team Leader, eUP – Policies and Standards, University of the Philippines System, 18 July 2014 - 15 November 2014
• Team Leader, eUP – Student Academic Information System, University of the Philippines System, 01 Jun 2013 – 17 July 2014
• Deputy Team Leader, eUP - Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Testing, University of the Philippines System, 01 Jun 2013 – 19 Dec 2013
• Team Leader, eUP - Quality Assurance, Risk Management, Testing, University of the Philippines System, 02 Jan 2013 – 31 May 2013
• 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 - mechanics of particles, rigid bodies and fluids)
• Physics 71.1 (Elementary Physics I Laboratory - mechanics of particles, rigid bodies and fluids)
• Physics 72 (Elementary Physics II - classical theory of electricity, magnetism and light)
• Physics 73.1 (Elementary Physics III Laboratory - fundamentals of thermodynamics, relativity, quantum mechanics, and elementary particles)
• Physics 111 (Mathematical Physics I - abstract linear spaces and operators; matrix algebra; vector analysis; Cartesian tensors and elementary differential geometry) (team teach with Dr. Gene Q. Blantocas)
• Physics 202.1 (Foundations of Classical Mechanics) - UPOU

Conferences

• H.S. Salapare III, T. Darmanin, F. Guittard, “Surface modification of nylon 6,6 fabric meshes via oxygen plasma reactive ion etching”, 3rd International Conference on Bioinspired and Biobased Chemistry and Materials, Nice, France, 16-19 October 2016.
• J.A.P. Nuñez, M.M.S. Villamayor, M.A.T. Siringan, H.S. Salapare III, H.J. Ramos, “Antibacterial efficiency of magnetron sputtered TiO2 on polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)”, 3rd International Conference on Bioinspired and Biobased Chemistry and Materials, Nice, France, 16-19 October 2016.
• [Invited Paper] - H. S. Salapare III, F. Guittard, “Superhydrophobicity of candle soot film deposited on RF plasma-treated poly(ethylene glycol-co-1,3/1,4 cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate) (PETG)”, 10th International Symposium on Contact Angle, Wettability, and Adhesion, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.A., 13-15 July 2016.
• H.S. Salapare III, “The state of surface and interface science research in the Philippines”, 1st International Symposium of the Vacuum Society of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines, 14-15 January 2016.
• H.S. Salapare III, T. Darmanin, and F. Guittard,“Chemical degradation and stability of oxygen plasma-treated poly(hexamethylene adiamide) fabric meshes”, 1st International Symposium of the Vacuum Society of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines, 14-15 January 2016.
• H.S. Salapare III, F. Guittard, and H.J. Ramos, “Robust superhydrophobic poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) surfaces via different plasma treatments”, 20th International Colloquium on Plasma Processes, Sainte-Etienne, France, 01-05 June 2015.
• H.S. Salapare III, F. Guittard, W. Ouakkad, A. Ouakkad, H.S.O. Cosiñero, B.A.T. Suarez, M.Y. Bacaoco, and H.J. Ramos, “Enhanced wettability of poly(ethylene terephthalate glycol) (PETG) sheets using oxygen reactive ion etching”, Proceedings of the 33rd Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, University of Northern Philippines, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, 03-06 June 2015.
• [Invited Paper] - H. S. Salapare III, M.G.J.P. Tiquio and H.J. Ramos, “Plasma-treatment of Neptune Grass (Posidonia oceanica) to achieve superhydrophilic properties”, 9th International Symposium on Contact Angle, Wettability, and Adhesion, Center for Polymer Science and Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 16-18 June 2014.
• H.S. Salapare III, L.T. Alcid, N.A. Ramirez II, and C.J.F. Domingo, “Design and Implementation of Campus Solutions in a Non-residential University: University of the Philippines Open University Experience”, Asia Higher Education User Group (HEUG) Conference 2013, Sheraton Macao Hotel, Taipa, Macau, 11-12 November 2013.
• H.S.O. Cosiñero, J.M.R. Salamania, H.S. Salapare III, and H.J. Ramos, “Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) characterization and contact angle measurement of low energy hydrogen ion shower (LEHIS) treated polyethylene terephthalate (PET) materials”, Proceedings of the 31st Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, University of San Carlos, Cebu, Philippines, 23-25 October 2013.
• H.S. Salapare III, B.A.T. Suarez, and H.J. Ramos, “One-step fabrication of stable superhydrophobic poly(tetrafluoroethylene) surfaces by direct CF4 treatment using the gas discharge ion source”, 12th Asia Pacific Physics Conference and 3rd Asia-Europe Physics Summit, Makuhari Messe, Chiba, Japan, 14-19 July 2013.
• [Invited Paper] - H. S. Salapare III and H.J. Ramos, “Surface modification of poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) materials via low-energy H2, O2, Ar, and CF4 ion shower treatments using the gas discharge ion source facility”, 9th Polymer Surface Modification: Relevance to Adhesion, Center for Polymer Science and Engineering, Lehigh University, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., 17-19 June 2013.
• A.R. Gines, J. Salamania, M. Villanueva, H.S. Salapare III, H. Ramos,“Silicon carbide nanopillar fabrication on silicon carbide substrate by direct CF4 etching using the gas discharge ion source”, 21st International Toki Conference (ITC-21) on the Integration of Fusion Science and Technology for Steady State Operation, p. 272, Ceratopia Toki, Toki-City, Gifu, Japan, 28 November – 01 December 2011.
• H.S. Salapare III, G.Q. Blantocas, W.L Rivera, V.A. Ong, R.S. Hipolito, and H.J. Ramos, “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.
• H.S. Salapare III, A.R.B. Gines, G.Q. Blantocas, M.B.P. Villanueva, J.M.R. Salamania, and H.J. Ramos, “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.
• 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. 7, p. 4, MERALCO Management and Leadership Development Center (MMLDC), Antipolo City, Rizal, Philippines, 25 October 2010.
• H. S. Salapare III, G.Q. Blantocas, V.R. Noguera, and H.J. Ramos, “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, 18-20 October 2010.
• 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, p.28, Tagaytay City, Philippines, 30 October 2009.
• H. S. Salapare III, G.Q. Blantocas, and H.J. Ramos, “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, 12-15 July 2009.
• 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, p.17, University of the Philippines Baguio, Philippines, 23 October 2008.
• 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, p.10, University of the Philippines Baguio, Philippines, 23 October 2008.
• 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, p.13, University of the Philippines Baguio, Philippines, 23 October 2008.
• H. S. Salapare III, G.Q. Blantocas, V.R. Noguera, and H.J. Ramos, “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, 14-16 July 2008.
• 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, p.21, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines, 26 October 2007.
• 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, p.9, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines, 26 October 2007.

Publications

INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

ISI-Indexed Journal

• H.S. Salapare III, H.S.O. Cosiñero, B.A.T. Suarez, M.Y. Bacaoco, J.A.P. Nuñez, F. Guittard, H.J. Ramos, “Gas discharge plasma treatment of poly(ethylene glycol-co-1,3/1,4 cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate) (PETG) for enhanced paint adhesion, Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A 34 (2016) 041303.

• H.S. Salapare III, F. Guittard, “Robust superhydrophobicity by candle soot deposition on plasma-treated PETG”, Surface Innovations 3 (2015) 192-195.

• H.S. Salapare III, T. Darmanin, F. Guittard, “Reactive-ion etching of nylon fabric meshes using oxygen plasma for creating surface nanostructures”, Applied Surface Science 356 (2015) 408-415.

• H.S. Salapare III, B.A.T. Suarez, H.S.O. Cosiñero, M.Y. Bacaoco, H.J. Ramos, “Irradiation of poly(tetrafluoroethylene) surfaces by CF4 plasma to achieve robust superhydrophobic and enhanced oleophilic properties for biological applications”, Materials Science and Engineering C 46 (2015) 270-275.

• H.S. Salapare III, M.G.J.P. Tiquio, H.J. Ramos, “Superhydrophilic properties of plasma-treated Posidonia oceanica”, Applied Surface Science 273 (2013) 444-447. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2013.02.060

• H.S. Salapare III, F. Guittard, X. Noblin, E. Taffin de Givenchy, F. Celestini, H.J. Ramos, “Stability of the hydrophilic and superhydrophobic properties of oxygen plasma-treated poly(tetrafluoroethylene) surfaces”, Journal of Colloid and Interface Science 396 (2013) 287-292. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2012.12.072

• 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, M.G.J.P. Tiquio, H.J. Ramos, “RF plasma treatment of neptune grass (Posidonia oceanica): A facile method to achieve superhydrophilic surfaces for dye adsorption from aqueous solutions”, in Advances Contact Angle, Wettability, and Adhesion, Volume 2, Chapter 12, pp. 305-332, Kash L. Mittal (Ed.), Scrivener Publishing and Wiley, New York, USA (2015).

• 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.

Awards and Recognitions

• Balik Scientist Awardee, Department of Science and Technology, 2016.
• Recipient, Erasmus Mundus Mobility with Asia (EMMA) Postdoctoral Scholarship, European Commission and Republique Française, 2014-2015.
• Listed in the Philippine Men and Women of Science (PMS, Vol. 27, pp. 117-120, December 2013), Department of Science and Technology, Philippines.
• International Publication Award (App. Surf. Sci., 273: 444-447, 2013), University of the Philippines, 2013
• International Publication Award (J. Coll. Inter. Sci., 396:87-292, 2013), University of the Philippines, 2013
• Doctoral scholarship, Erasmus Mundus Mobility with Asia, 2011-2012
• 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.
• University Scholar (*GWA = 1.075), Ph.D. Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 1st Semester, AY 2010-2011.
• Most Outstanding Master of Science Graduate Batch 2010, UP 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 System, 2009
• International Publication Award (App. Surf. Sci., 255:2951-2957, 2008), University of the Philippines System, 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

• 01 Dec 14 - 31 Aug 15, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Laboratoire de Physique de la Matière Condensée – Surfaces and Interfaces Group, Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis, France
• Aug 2013-Nov 2014, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Plasma Physics Laboratory, University of the Philippines – Diliman
• Jun 2010-Apr 2013, Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University of the Philippines System - Diliman
• Nov 2011-Sept 2012, Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, Laboratoire de Physique de la Matière Condensée (LPMC)- UMR 7336, Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis & CNRS, Parc Valrose, 28 avenue Valrose, 06108 Nice cedex 2, France
• 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 System – 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

Professional Research Activities

• 2016: Regular Member, American Vacuum Society (AVS)
• 2016: Member, Local Organizing Committee, 3rd International Conference on Bioinspired and Biobased Chemistry and Materials, Nice, France, 16-19 October 2016
• 2016: Member, International Advisory Council, 1st International Symposium of the Vacuum Society of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines, 14-15 January 2016
• 2016: Member, Scientific Program Committee and Local Organizing Committee, 1st International Symposium of the Vacuum Society of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines, 14-15 January 2016
• 2016: Co-Editor, Proceedings of the 1st International Symposium of the Vacuum Society of the Philippines, Ateneo de Manila University, Philippines.
• 2015 - present: Regular Member, Vacuum Society of the Philippines (VSP)
• 2015: Topical Editor, Proceedings of the 33rd Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Physics Congress, University of Northern Philippines, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
• 2014 – present: Regular Member, Division of Plasma Physics, Association of Asia Pacific Physical Societies.
• 2015: Reviewer of International Refereed Journal: (1) Plasma Processes and Polymers
• 2014 – present: Reviewer of International Refereed Journal: (2) Materials Science and Engineering C
• 2009 – 2011: Reviewer of International Refereed Journal: (3) Applied Surface Science (4) J. of Ecology & the Natural Environment (5) African J. of Pure & Applied Chemistry (6) International J. of Physical Sciences (7) J. of Medicinal Plants Research
• 2012 – present: Regular Member, Laboratoire de Physique de la Matière Condensée (LPMC), Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis and Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS)
• 2011 – present: Regular Member, ChemNet Association, Université de Nice-Sophia Antipolis
• 2010 – present: Elected ad Regular Member, National Research Council of the Philippines, Department of Science and Technology
• 2012 – 2014: Reviewer/Subject Expert of (1) the Commission on Higher Education, (2) the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development, University of the Philippines Diliman
• 2008 – 2010: Associate Member, National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP)
• 2008 – present: Regular Member, Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas (Physical Society of the Philippines)
• 2005 – 2014: Researcher, Plasma Physics Laboratory (National Institute of Physics)

Personal Life

• 32 years old, single
• youngest son of Hernando Leander Salapare Sr.(+) and Ana Siy Salapare (out of 10 siblings)
• speaks English, Filipino, Bicol, and French
• loves cooking and boxing

Sir Jethro with mom Ana Salapare

Upcoming Events

• H.S. Salapare III, T. Darmanin, F. Guittard, “Surface modification of nylon 6,6 fabric meshes via oxygen plasma reactive ion etching”, 3rd International Conference on Bioinspired and Biobased Chemistry and Materials, Nice, France, 16-19 October 2016.
• J.A.P. Nuñez, M.M.S. Villamayor, M.A.T. Siringan, H.S. Salapare III, H.J. Ramos, “Antibacterial efficiency of magnetron sputtered TiO2 on polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA)”, 3rd International Conference on Bioinspired and Biobased Chemistry and Materials, Nice, France, 16-19 October 2016.
• [Invited Paper] - H. S. Salapare III, F. Guittard, “Superhydrophobicity of candle soot film deposited on RF plasma-treated poly(ethylene glycol-co-1,3/1,4 cyclohexanedimethanol terephthalate) (PETG)”, 10th International Symposium on Contact Angle, Wettability, and Adhesion, Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, U.S.A., 13-15 July 2016.

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