College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Department of Fisheries and Wildlife

Major Advisor:

Cheryl Murphy

 Background:

Adrian is a Registered Fisheries Professional and a faculty researcher in the Philippines. His research is focused on the improvement of aquaculture production and the development of aquaculture protocols for emerging (native) aquaculture species. Concurrently, he teaches fundamental and core courses in the Fisheries Program of Bataan Peninsula State University. His more than six years of engagement in aquaculture research has produced a number of significant findings, which he shares through community extension programs, scientific publications, and presentations in local, national, and international conferences.

Adrian earned his Bachelor of Science in Fisheries degree and Master’s Degree in Aquaculture from Central Luzon State University. As a Fulbright Scholar, he will be pursuing PhD in Fisheries and Wildlife where he intends to study the impact of per- and poly- fluoralkyl substances on the growth, survival, and reproductive biology of aquatic organisms. Eager to expand his horizon, he looks forward to meaningful research collaborations and cultural exchange while studying in the United States.