Faculty

Ligaya Leal

Ligaya R. Leal

Associate Professor 1

lrleal@up.edu.ph

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Micro-credential Course on Benefit-Cost Analysis, University of Western Australia

PhD in Ecosystem Science and Management, Texas A&M University

MS Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University

Master in Management, University of the Philippines Mindanao

Graduate Diploma in Economics, University of Southeastern Philippines    

Graduate Diploma in Econometrics, University of Southeastern Philippines

BS Accountancy, University of the Philippines Visayas

SPECIALIZATION/AREAS OF INTEREST

Ecological modeling of carbon stocks, environmental mapping, benefit-cost analysis, organizational analysis, entrepreneurship

RESEARCH INTERESTS

remote sensing of environment, GIS and mapping, ecological economics,  landscape ecology, ecosystem services and carbon markets, organizational analysis, strategic management, entrepreneurship, natural resource economics, agricultural economics, forest economics

SELECTED RESEARCH ENGAGEMENTS

  • Project Staff, Agribusiness-Led Inclusive Value Chain Development for Smallholder Farming Systems in the Philippines, Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), 2021 to present.

  • Team Member, Adoption of pre- and postharvest technologies to improve the competitiveness of ‘Carabao’ mango in the local and international markets, ACIAR, 2021 to 2023.

  • Project Staff, Bio-economic Assessment and Modelling of Reef Fisheries in Davao Gulf for Sustainable Harvest (BEAM), Commission on Higher Education, Philippines, 2018 to 2020.

  • Project Coordinator, Developing vegetable and fruit value chains and integrating them with community development in the southern Philippines, ACIAR, 2014 to 2018.

  • Project Staff, Developing a Governance Framework for the Philippine Agribusiness Industry, National Economic Development Authority (NEDA), 2017.

  • Survey Leader, Baseline Survey of Cacao Farmers, Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

SELECTED PUBLIC SERVICE ENGAGEMENTS

  • Conducted research studies for aquaculture and vegetable industries and farmer’s cooperatives in Southern Mindanao
  • Conducted short-term trainings for micro, small and medium enterprises in Davao City, Philippines
  • Served as Program Coordinator and Team Coach for Management Development Program

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

  • Rubas-Leal, L., Washington-Allen, R.A., Popescu, S.C., & Conner, J.R. 2017. Estimation of above-ground biomass in Mt. Apo Natural Park in the southern Philippines using terrestrial LiDAR system. Banwa B.
  • Rubas, L. 2005. Business strategy, empowerment, and stakeholder relations in two cooperatives: An organizational analysis. Banwa, 2(2).

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • Awardee, Scholarship for the Micro-credential course. Benefit Cost Analysis. University of Western Australia. February 2024 – June 2024,
  • Cohort, Lone Star College System Adjunct Certification Program. Fall 2019.
  • Grantee, Institute of International Education. 2014 Philippines-ESF Award.
  • Awardee, Harry Wayne Springfield Research Award. Department of Ecosystem Science and Management. AY 2013-2014.
  • Awardee, 2013 Student Travel Award to attend the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, USA. Sept 2013.
  • Awardee, Research Grant. Office of Graduate and Professional Studies. Texas A&M University. Spring 2013.
  • Grantee, Travel Grant for Research Presentation. Graduate Student Council. Texas A&M University. Fall 2012.
  • Awardee, Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension non-teaching award for Graduate Research Assistantship. 2011 -2014.
  • President, University Apartment Community Council, Texas A&M University, May 2011-August 2012.
  • Grantee, Agricultural Economics Graduate Student Association Travel Award. Spring 2010.
  • Fellow, Ford Foundation International Fellowship Program for funding the degree program on MS in Agricultural Economics at Texas A&M University. August 2008-May 2011.
  • Best Research Paper (5th Place), National Aquatic Resources Research and Development System Award at Puerto Princesa, Palawan, May 2007.
  • 1st Place in Research Award, Southern Mindanao Aquatic and Marine R & D Zonal Center lead author of Assessment of Aquaculture and Processing Technology in Region XI (Southern Philippines). December 2006.
  • Academic Excellence, Master in Management, University of the Philippines in Mindanao. April 2003.
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