Wednesday, 10 October 2012

September 2012 | Staff updates

More employees are joining, moving around, and advancing

Bas Bouman (Netherlands), Director for Global Rice Science Partnership (GRiSP) on September 1. Reporting directly to Robert Zeigler, he provides strategic and operational leadership for GRiSP. Prior to this role, Bas was the head of Crop and Environmental Sciences Division (CESD). Joining him is his partner Stella. His office is located at FF Hill Building, x2707. Lucy Gamel assists him at x2212.

Jocelyn Amarante (Philippines), Officer at Donor Relations and Project Coordination (DRPC) on September 3. She assists the DRPC Head in providing comprehensive institutional support for projects development and grant management. Her office is located at FF Hill Building, x2513.

Efren Bagunu (Philippines), Researcher at C4 Rice Center (C4C) on September 3. He leads a team responsible for identifying physiological features of the C4 syndrome in different plant populations. The work is critical in establishing platforms for further anatomical analyses for C4 gene identification to contribute with the international institutes within the C4 Rice Consortium. His office is located at DL Umali Building, x2643.

Arnel Cabance (Philippines), Officer at Controller - Financial Planning and Reporting Unit (FPR) on September 3. He analyzes, monitors, accounts and reports on the financial aspect of projects in compliance with the signed Memorandum of Understanding in accordance with the Institute standards. His office is located at FF Hill Building, x2509.

Andrea Lynn Lazaro (Philippines), Researcher at C4 Rice Center (C4C) on September 3. She leads a team responsible for identifying physiological features of the C4 syndrome in different plant populations. The work is critical in establishing platforms for further anatomical analyses for C4 gene identification to contribute with the international institutes within the C4 Rice Consortium. Her office is located at DL Umali Building, x2643.

Diana Michelle Magbanua (Philippines), Associate at C4 Rice Center (C4C) on September 3. She provides technical support to researchers in conducting bioinformatics analysis of the data generated in the C4 rice project. Her office is located at DL Umali Building, x2643.

Jayson Valencia (Philippines), Research Technician II at Experiment Station (ES) on September 10. He conducts pesticide application in fields and screen houses in cooperation with the TCPA group. He also conducts field maintenance, rat control, land preparation and other field operations. His office is located at Experimental Station Building Complex, x2403.

Julie Ann Basconcillo (Philippines), Associate Scientist at Crop and Environmental Sciences Division (CESD) on September 11. She is working on the socio-economic aspects of Climate Change Research including gender-related issues to streamline IRRI's activities with the CRP7 Climate Change and Food Security (CCAFS). Her office is located at Kenzo Hemmi Building, x2397.

Kristel Anne Delos Reyes (Philippines), Research Technician II at Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology (PBGB) on September 11. She supports in the day-to-day field and laboratory operations. She provides support to the scientists, researchers, and fellow research technicians in maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the laboratory and field working areas. Her office is located at NC Brady Building, x2566.

Jerry Garcia (Philippines), Research Technician II at Experiment Station (ES) on September 12. He conducts pesticide application in fields and screen houses in cooperation with the TCPA group. He also conducts field maintenance, rat control, land preparation and other field operations. His office is located at Experimental Station Building Complex, x2403.

Ronnie Martinez (Philippines), Research Technician II, at Experiment Station (ES) on September 12. He conducts pesticide application in fields and screen houses in cooperation with the TCPA group. He also conducts field maintenance, rat control, land preparation and other field operations. His office is located at Experimental Station Building Complex, x2403.

Nonoy Bandillo (Philippines), Assistant Scientist at Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology (PBGB) September 18. He is in charge of the generation advancement of Multi-parent Advance Generation Intercross (MAGIC) populations, development of recombinant inbred lines for breeding and genetic analyses, and introgress some abiotic stress tolerance to Taiwan rice varieties. His office is located at NC Brady Building, x2645.

Jerico Leron (Philippines), Research Technician II at Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology (PBGB) on September 24. He supports in the day-to-day field operations and maintenance in the conduct of experiments. He also assists the scientists, researchers, and fellow research technicians in maintaining the orderliness and cleanliness in the field and working areas. His office is located at NC Brady Building, x2566.

Jeffrey Punzalan (Philippines), Research Technician II at Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology (PBGB) on September 24. He supports in the day-to-day field operations and maintenance in the conduct of experiments. He also assists the scientists, researchers, and fellow research technicians in maintaining orderliness and cleanliness in the field and working areas. His office is located at DL Umali Building, x2643.

Abraham Darius Llave (Philippines), Associate at C4 Rice Center (C4C) on September 26. He provides technical support to researchers in conducting bioinformatics analysis of the data generated in the C4C rice project. His office is located at DL Umali Building, x2643.

Randell Eusebio (Philippines), Research Technician II at Plant Breeding, Genetics, and Biotechnology (PBGB) on September 26. He is responsible in managing the transgenic plants and disposal of transgenic materials in strict compliance with the biosafety rules and regulations in the Institute. His office is located at NC Brady Building, x2399.


Short term appointments with more than 6 months contract

Sarvesh Kumar Shukla joined as Professional Service Staff at IRRI India Office on September 15.
Camille Joy Enalbes joined as Professional Service Staff at OER-DRPC on September 18. Her office is located at FF Hill Building, x2416.
Erwin Talambayan joined as Emergency - Logistics Assistant at Supply Chain Services (SCS) on September 26.

Staff movements and internal transfers

Israel Alforja from Assistant, EVEO, to Associate, EVEO
Sherry Lou Hechanova from Researcher, PBGB, to Assistant Scientist, PBGB


Bidding farewell to

Kei Kajisa, Senior Scientist, SSD, September 6
Dennis Muzones, Assistant Scientist, SSD, September 21
Nicole John Magculia, Assistant Scientist, PBGB, September 21
Ildefonso Cosico, Officer, CIO-ITS, September 29


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