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Appendix 1
R&D Clusters along Priority Thematic Thrusts

Republic of the Philippines
Isabela State University
Echague, Isabela

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

ISU SO No. 01
Series of 2012

TO : ALL CONCERNED

FROM : OFFICE OF THE UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT

SUBJECT : PROPOSED CREATION OF R&D CLUSTERS TO WORK ON PRIORITY
THEMATIC THRUSTS

To strengthen and operationalize the research function of the University and to increase research
output and productivity and significantly contribute to the development of the Region and the
country, you are hereby directed to compose the R&D Clusters by Priority Thematic R&D Thrusts
created as follows:

1. Smart/Precision Agriculture and BioTech Cluster
Chairperson: Dr. Orlando F. Balderama (Echague)
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Jonathan N. Nayga (Echague)
Members: Dr. Nilo E. Padilla (Echague)
Engr. Jeoffrey Lloyd R. Bareng (Cabagan)
Dr. Jane G. Cabauatan (Cabagan)
Dr. Lito S. Guzman (Cabagan)
Dr. Helen C. Ramos (Echague)
Prof. Precila C. Delima (Cauayan)

2. Organic Agriculture Cluster
Chairperson: Dr. Joel L. Reyes (Echague)
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Artemio A. Martin, Jr. (Echague)
Members: Dr. Florence T. Acay (Cabagan)
Prof. Raul B. Palaje (Cabagan)
Prof. Mary Ann S. Silvestre (Cabagan)

3. Renewable Energy and Biofuels Cluster
Chairperson: Dr. Ramon Velasco (Echague)
Co-Chairperson: Dr. Juanito P. Rosini (Echague)
Members: Dr. Eileen C. Bernardo (Cabagan)
Engr. Sabas V. Lazaro (Echague)

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