Paler, Ma. Kristina O.
Paler, Ma. Kristina O.
Assistant Professor
Degrees
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines Cebu
M.S. Environmental Science, University of San Carlos, 2011
Ph.D. Environmental Science, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Research Interests:
Applied ecology, ecotoxicology, pollution studies, waste management and valorization, plastics (macro and microplastics)
Recent Publications:
1. Paler, M. K. O.; Leistenschneider, C.; Migo, V.; Burkhardt-Holm, P. 2021. “Low microplastic abundance in Siganus spp. from the Tañon Strait, Central Philippines.” Environ. Pollut. 117166.
2. Paler, M. K. O.; Migo, V.; Delara, A. V. 2021. “Preliminary assessment on the histological changes in juvenile Siganus guttattus (Bloch, 1787) exposed to plastic debris.” Bull. Environ. Contam. Toxicol. 1-7.
3. Paler, M. K. O.; Malenab, M. C. T.; Maralit, J. R.; Nacorda, H. M. 2019. “Plastic waste occurrence on a beach off southwestern Luzon, Philippines.” Mar. Pollut. Bull. 141:416-419.
4. Pelone, C. I.; Gorgonio, M. C. A. A.; Hayag, E. B.; Paler, M. K. O. 2018. “Genotoxicity on Bufo marinus Linn. (Anura: Bufonidae) from selected rivers in Cebu Province, Philippines.” Ecol. Environ. Conserv. 24(3):1149-1156.
5. Ejares, J. A.; Paler, M. K. O.; Aguilar, M. E. L. 2014. “Socio-demographic profile of scavenging households in Umapad dumpsite, Mandaue City, Cebu, Philippines.” J. Sustain. Develop. Stud. 6(1).