PROFESSOR EMERITUS
E-mail Address: mpv.azanza@gmail.com
Master's Degree: M.S. in Food Science
Doctorate Degree: Ph.D. in Food Science
Specialization: Food Science (Microbiology)
Research Interests: Food Safety and Food Innovation
Professional Eligibility: Civil Service Exam Passer: Sub-professional Level
Azanza, MPV, Panaligan, DC, & Desierdo, BKV. (2021). Characterization of Dirt on White-Shelled Table Eggs through Image Analysis. Philippine Agricultural Scientist, 104.4: 428-429.
Azanza, MPV, Alejandro, CBS, Jim, JT, & Katigbak, SKV. (2021). Impact of Processing Stages and Additives on the Structural Quality of Cornstarch Bihon-type Noodles. Philippine Journal of Science, 150 (6A): 1437-1446.
Azanza, MPV & Madriaga, HP. (2021). Halal-HACCP Food Safety Competency Development for the 2019 SEA Games. Philippine Journal of Science, 150 (5): 1069-1080.
Azanza, MPV. (2019). Food Innovation Program in the ASEAN. Journal of Food and Agricultural Technology, 5(Special Issue): 49-54.
Azanza, MPV & Dollete, UGM. (2019). Structural, Textural, and Thermal Properties of Freeze-Thawed Quick Frozen Cooked Rice PSB Rc 18 (Oryza sativa L.). Philippine Journal of Science, 147 (4): 715-724.
Azanza, MPV, Membrebe, BNQ, Sanchez, RGR, Estilo, EEC, Dollete, UGM, Feliciano, RJ, Garcia, NKA. (2019). Foodborne Disease Outbreaks in the Philippines (2005-2018). Philippine Journal of Science, 148 (2): 317-336.
Azanza, MPV, Baustista, KAD, & Azarcon, VB. (2018). Theoretical Risk Ranking of Commonly Consumed Processed Philippine Fish Species with and without Phosphorus-containing Additives. Philippine Journal of Science, 147 (4): 721-730.
Rustia, AS, Azanza MPV, & Gascon, FS. (2017). Food Safety Knowledge Assessment Model for Pre-trained Food Handlers. Philippine Journal of Science, 146 (4): 371-385.
Azanza, MPV, Estilo, EEC & Gabriel, F. (2016) Staling control in Philippine yeast bread (Pandesal) using hydrocolloids and emulsifiers. Philippine Journal of Science, 145(1): 25-35.
Azanza, MPV & Gascon, FS. (2015). Shelf-stable dried okara from the wet by-product of Philippine soybean curd processing. Philippine Journal of Science, 144(2): 171-185.
Azanza, MPV & Estilo, EEC. (2015). Technology for a Social Cause: Formulated Emergency Relief Foods for Super Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) Survivors. Social Science Diliman, 11(1): 126-150.
Azanza, MPV, Azanza, R, Vargas, VM, Fukami, K, Shashank, K, & Onda, DF. (2013). Culturable Algalytic Bacteria Isolated from Seaweeds in the Philippines and Japan. Journal of Environmental Science and Management, JESAM Special Issue 1-2013.
Azanza, MPV. (2013). Hydrocolloid sour taste control in Pasteurized Rice. Journal of Food Science and Technology, 51(12): 3998–4004.
Gabriel, AA & Azanza, MPV. (2010). D72°C values of Salmonella typhimurium in citrus juices: predictive efficacy of a model. Journal of Food Process Engineering 33(3): 506-518.
Gabriel, AA & Azanza, MPV. (2009). Quality of orange juice drink subjected to a predictive model-based pasteurization process. Journal of Food Quality, 32(4): 452-468.
Gabriel, AA, Barrios, EB & Azanza, MPV. (2008). Modeling the thermal death of Salmonella typhimurium in citrus system. Journal of Food Process Engineering, 31(5): 640-657.
Azanza, MPV & dela Paz, CJE. (2007). Learning HACCP in Philippine lingua franca. Food Control, 18(12): 1524-1531.
Azanza, MPV, Azanza, RV, Vargas, VMD & Hedreyda, CT. (2006). Bacterial endosymbionts of Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum. Microbial Ecology, 52(4): 756-764.
Azanza, MPV. (2006). Philippine Foodborne-Disease Outbreaks (1995-2004). Journal of Food Safety, 26:92-102.
Azanza, MPV. (2006). HACCP certification of food services in Philippine inter-island passenger vessels. Food Control, 17(2):93-101.
Azanza, MPV & Cornago, DF. (2005). Estimation of Human exposure to bacterial pathogens in drinking water of Philippine passenger ships. Food Science and Technology Research, 11(3): 332-338.
Sales, AC, Azanza, MPV & Yoshinawa, T. (2005). Microbiological and physicochemical factors affecting Aspergillus section Flavi incidence in Cavendish banana (Musa cavendishii) chips production in Southern Philippines. Mycopathologia, 159:41-51.
Bayani, MM & Azanza, MPV. (2005). Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus by garlic and NaCl in broth systems. Food Science and Technology Research Journal, 11(2):214-221.
Azanza, MPV. (2005). Aerobic plate counts of Philippine ready-to-eat foods from take-away premises. Journal of Food Safety, 25:80-87.
Azanza, MPV & Rustia, AS. (2005). Heat resistance characteristics of Salmonella enteritidis in liquid quail egg. Food Science and Technology Research Journal 11(2)151-156.
Azanza, MPV, Azanza, RV & Ventura, SR. (2005). Heat shocking of Philippine green mussels, Perna viridis. International Journal of Food Science and Technology, 40(7): 689-694.
Azanza, MPV & Zamora-Luna, MBV. (2005). Barriers of HACCP team members to guideline adherence. Food Control, 16(1): 15-22
Gabriel, AA & Azanza, MPV. (2004). Heat Resistance of Acanthamoebas sp., cysts in green mussel broth and phosphate-buffered saline. Food Science and Technology Research, 10(2):320-323.
Azanza, MPV. (2004). Microbiology of Kwek-kwek: An emerging Philippine streetfood. Food Science and Technology Research, 10(1): 6-9.
Azanza, MPV & Centeno, EDF. (2004). Inactivation of Bacillus cereus spores during rice cooking. Food Science and Technology Research, 10(1): 98-102.
Azanza, MPV & Rustia, AS. (2004). Residual nitrite levels in Philippine sweet bacon. Food Control, 15(5): 385-389.
Azanza, MPV & Ortega, MP. (2004). Microbiology of day-old chicks: A Philippine streetfood. Food Control, 15(4): 245-252.
Azanza, MPV, Basman, ICV, Magsuci, CD & Mauricio, RA. (2004). Development of quick cooking meat congees using multi-level sensory evaluation. Journal of Food Quality and Preference, 15(4): 331-340.
Azanza, MPV, Azanza, RV & Ventura, SR. (2003). Effect of chlorinated wash water on quality of heat shocked mussel meat. Journal of Muscle Foods, 14 (2003): 329-341.
Azanza, MPV, Azanza, RV & Ventura, SR. (2003). Varied assays for PSP toxins in heat-shocked Philippine green mussels (Perna viridis). Journal of Food Safety, 23(4): 249-261.
Azanza, MPV. (2003). Canned rice products as Philippine military food ration. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 54(3): 235-240.
Azanza, MPV, Basman, ICV, Tinsay, CB & Tasarra, CG. (2002). Homestyle quick-cooking rice meal products. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 53, 65-67.
Azanza, MPV, Azanza, RV, Gedaria, AI, Sententa, HG & Idjao, MV. (2001). Decimal reduction times of Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum and Escherichia coli in chlorine- and ultraviolet- treated seawater. Letters in Applied Microbiology, 33: 371-376.
Azanza, MPV, Ortega, MP & Valdezco, RG. (2001). Microbial quality of rellenado milkfish (Chanos chanos, Forskal). Food Control, 12(6) :365-371.
Azanza, MPV. (2001). Food consumption and buying patterns from a Philippine university fastfood mall. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 52(6): 515-520.
Azanza, MPV, Gatchalian, C & Ortega, MP. (2000). Food safety knowledge and practice of streetfood vendors in a Philippine university campus. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 51(41): 235-246.
Azanza, MPV & Basman, ICV. (1999). Consumer acceptance of quick- cooking rice as a disaster food. Journal of Consumer Studies and Home Economics, 23(24): 225-230.
Azanza, MPV, Cariazo, K, de la Cerna, MC, de Ocampo, C, Galvez, F, Moises, M & Pujanes, K. (1998). Use of iodized salt in processed Philippine food products. Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 7(2): 123-127.
Azanza, MPV & Gedaria, Al. (1998). Microbial hazards of streetvended fishballs in the Philippines. UP Home Economics Journal, 25:41-54.
Azanza, MPV & Gedaria, Al. (1998). Microbial hazards from street grilled chicken intestine. Science Diliman, 10:1-11.
Azanza, MPV, Basman, ICV & Maceda, GA. (1998). Quick cooking rice processes for Philippine rice cultivars. Philippine Technology Journal, 23(2): 87-99.
Azanza, MPV, Buckle, KA & Fleet, GH. (1996). Effects of diluents on the enumeration of Vibrio vulnificus. International Journal of Food Microbiology 30: 385-390.
Azanza, MPV, de Ocampo, C, Galvez, F, Moises, M & Pujanes, K. (1996-1997). Quality of smoked and dried salted Philippine fish products. UP Home Economics Journal, 23-24: 31-42
UP Scientific Productivity Award, UP Scientist III (2022-2024)
One UP Faculty Grant Award in Food Science (Microbiology) for Outstanding Research and Public Service in UP Diliman (2022-2024)
2023 International Publication Award to “Characterization of Dirt on White-Shelled Table Eggs through Image Analysis”. Philippine Agricultural Scientist, 104.4: 428-429.
Listed World Scientist Rankings 2022 - AD Scientific
2022 International Publication Award to “Impact of Processing Stages and Additives on the Structural Quality of Cornstarch Bihon-type Noodles”. Philippine Journal of Science, 150(6A):1437-1446.
2021 International Publication Award to “Halal-HACCP Food Safety Competency Development for the 2019 SEA Games”. Philippine Journal of Science, 150(5): 1069-1080.
UP Scientific Productivity Award UP Scientist III (2019-2021)
One UP Faculty Grant Award in Food Science (Food Innovation) for Outstanding Research and Public Service in UP Diliman (2019-2021)
2019 International Publication Award to “Theoretical Risk Ranking of Commonly Consumed Processed Philippine Fish Species with and without Phosphorus-containing Additives.” Philippine Journal of Science. 147(4): 715-724.
2019 DOST Utility Model Registration Award to “Method for making spray-dried blood product”. Department of Science and Technology – National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST- NAST)
2019 DOST Utility Model Registration Award to “Process for producing flavoured or unflavoured edible oil infused with Capsicum fruiescen, ‘Siling Labuyo’ ”. Department of Science and Technology – National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST- NAST)
2019 DOST Utility Model Registration Award to “Method for making spray-dried blood microencapsulated cucumber”. Department of Science and Technology – National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST- NAST)
2019 DOST Utility Model Registration Award to “Method for making food-grade bile from ruminant livestock with improved shelf life”. Department of Science and Technology – National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST- NAST)
2017 DOST International Publication Award to “Staling Control in Philippine Yeast Bread (Pandesal) Using Hydrocolloids and Emulsifiers”. Philippine Journal of Science, 145(1): 25-35. Department of Science and Technology – National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST- NAST)
2017 DOST International Publication Award to “Shelf-stable Dried Okara from the Wet By-product of Philippine Soybean Curd Processing”. Philippine Journal of Science. 144(2):171-185.
Gregoria Y. Zara Award for Applied Science Research
2017 Julian Banzon Medal Outstanding Research and Development Award for Applied Research
2016-2017 SEARCA Regional Professional Chair Grant
2013-2014 Centennial Professorial Chair Award
2nd Runner –Up LIKHA Award Outstanding Creative Research
Outstanding Alumni “Science and Technology” category
AFMA Best R&D Paper Silver Award Basic Research Category, 24th National Research Symposium
UP Diliman Centennial Professorial Chair Award
2006 UP Scientific Productivity Award - UP Scientist II
2006 International Publication Award to “Philippine Food-borne diseases outbreaks”, Journal of Food Safety, 26:92-102. University of the Philippines System.
2006 International Publication Award to “Heat resistance of Salmonella enteritidis in quail egg”, Food Science and Technology Research Journal, 11(2):214-221.
2006 International Publication Award to “Inhibition of Staphylococcus aureus by garlic and NaCl in broth systems”, Food Science and Technology Research Journal. 11(2):214-221.
2006 International Publication Award to “HACCP certification of food services in Philippine inter-island passenger vessels”, Food Control, 17:93-101.
2006 International Publication Award to “Heat-shocking of Philippine green mussels, Perna viridis”, International Journal of Food Science and Technology. 40:689-694.
2006 International Publication Award to “Aerobic plate counts of Philippine ready-to-eat foods from take-away premises”, Journal of Food Safety/25:80-87.
Finalist, 6th S&T Fora Competitions in the Industry and Energy Research and Development
2005 CHED REPUBLICA Awards, REPUBLICA ZONAL Winner (Natural Sciences) The National Capital Region (Area 2) and Region III, for "Canned rice products as Philippine Military rations”.
2005 International Publication Awards - The President’s Award for Academic Distinction to “Microbiology of Kwek-kwek: An emerging Philippine streetfood”. Food Science and Technology Research. 10(1):6-9.
2005 International Publication Award - The President’s Award for Academic Distinction to “Heat Resistance of Acanthamoebas sp., cysts in green mussel broth and phosphate-buffered saline”. Food Science and Technology Research. 10(2):320-323.
2005 International Publication Award - The President’s Award for Academic Distinction to “Development of quick-cooking meat congees using multi-level sensory evaluation”. Journal of Food Quality and Preference. 15(4):331-340.
2005 International Publication Award - The President’s Award for Academic Distinction to “Inactivation of Bacillus cereus spores during rice cooking”. Food Science and Technology Research. 10(2): 223-225.
2005 International Publication Award - The President’s Award for Academic Distinction to “Effect of chlorinated wash water on quality of heat shocked mussel meat”. Journal of Muscle Foods. 14(2003):329-341.
2005 International Publication Award - The President’s Award for Academic Distinction to “Varied assays for PSP toxins in heat-shocked Philippine green mussels (Perna viridis)”. Journal of Food Safety. 23(4):249-261.
2005 International Publication Award - The President’s Award for Academic Distinction to “Residual nitrite levels in Philippine sweet bacon”, Food Control, 15(5):385-389.
2005 International Publication Award - The President’s Award for Academic Distinction to “Barriers of HACCP Team Members to Guideline Adherence”. Food Control, 16:15-22.
2005 International Publication Award - The President’s Award for Academic Distinction to “Microbial quality of day-old chick: A Philippine streetfood”, Food Control. 15(4)245-252.
Finalist--- Poster Presentation Competition, 5th Health Research for Action National Forum, Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance HACCP Certification for Philippine Flight Catering Services
2003 International Publication Award - The President’s Award for Academic Distinction to “Canned rice products as Philippine military food ration”, Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 54(3):235-240.
The DA Secretary’s Award, 15th National Research Symposium, 16th BAR Anniversary Celebration, Canned rice products as Philippine military food ration, International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition, 54(3): 235-240
2002 International Publication Award - The President’s Award for Academic Distinction to “Homestyle quick-cooking rice meal products”, International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition. 53:65-57.
The DA Secretary’s Award, 14th National Research Symposium, 15th BAR Anniversary Celebration to “Homestyle quick-cooking rice meal products”, International Journal of Food Science and Nutrition, 53:65-67
2001 International Publication Award to “Decimal reduction times of Pyrodinium bahamense var. compressum and E. coli in chlorine- and UV-treated sea water”. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 33:371-376.
2001 International Publication Award to “Food consumption and buying patterns of students from a Philippine university fastfood mall”, International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 52:515-520.
2001 International Publication Award to “Microbial quality of rellenado milkfish (Chanos chanos, Forksal). Food Control. 12:365-371.
Best Poster Award, 1st Place 7th ASEAN Food Conference
2000-2001 Professional Chair Award Chair for Assistant Professor of Food Science
AFMA Best R&D Paper Award, (Physical Science Midstream/ Downstream Unpublished Category), 12th National Research Symposium, 13th BAR Anniversary Celebration
The BAR Director’s Award, (R&D Paper Published in an International Refereed Scientific Journal), 12th National Research Symposium, 13th BAR Anniversary Celebration
PhD Scholarship Grant