ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 7
DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSON
E-mail Address: rorumbaoa@up.edu.ph
Master's Degree: M.S. in Food Science
Doctorate Degree: Ph.D. in Food Science
Specialization: Food Chemistry, Food Analysis, Food Processing, Food Safety
Research Interests: Antioxidants and Biological Activity, Functional Foods, Algal Polysaccharides, Postharvest Handling, Food Fortification
Professional Eligibility: Civil Service Exam Passer: Professional Level, Civil Service Exam Passer: Sub-professional Level, Professional Food Technologist
Deocaris CC, Rumbaoa RG, Gavarra AM, and Alinsug MV. (2020). A Preliminary analysis of potential allergens in a GMO Rice: A Bioinformatics approach. Open Journal of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics.
Sanchez RGR, San Juan GAC, Lim PAA and Gabriel AA. (2020). Effect of flour processing on the proximate composition, polyphenolic content, and antioxidant activity of 19 Philippine sweet potato cultivars. J. Food Process. Preserv. 44(10):e14734.
Cornago DF, Rumbaoa-Sanchez RGO and Montano MNE. (2019). Carrageenan Remains on the US National List of Allowed Substances in Organic Food Products. Transactions NAST PHL. 41(2): 371-381
Azanza MPV, Membrebe BNQ, Sanchez RGR, Estilo EEC, Dollete UGM, Feliciano RJ and Garcia NKA. (2019). Foodborne Disease Outbreaks in the Philippines (2005-2018). Philippine Journal of Science, 148(2): 323-342.
Rumbaoa, RGO, De Leon SY and Gatchalian MM. (2016). Chapter 11 Fats and Oils. In: De Leon, S.Y., Gatchalian, M.M., (Eds.), Introduction to Food Technology Vol.2. Manila: Merriam and Webster Bookstore, Inc.
Evangelista O, Malibiran C, Rumbaoa RGO and Azanza MPV. (2015). Solid State Fermentation of Monascus for Pigment Production Using Three Rice Varieties. Proceedings of the 14th ASEAN Food Conference. 24-26 June 2015, Pasay City, Philippines
Cornago D and Rumbaoa RG. Physical and Textural Properties of Rootcrop Starch-Carrageenan Combinations. Proceedings of the 14th ASEAN Food Conference. 24-26 June 2015, Pasay City, Philippines
Rumbaoa RGO. (2013). Effect of γ-Irradiation on the Drying Characteristics of Sliced Shallots (Allium cepa L. Cv Group aggregatum). Proceedings of the 13th ASEAN Food Conference. 9-11 September 2013, Singapore
Magbitang RA, Bucsit MA, Tia ES, Rumbaoa RG, Cervas LL, Dimaya DA, et al. (2013). Determination of Cd and Pb in fruit juice, bottled tea, condiments and dried fish samples using ICP-MS. Science Diliman (January-June 2013) 25:1, 25 (1), 1-13.
Rumbaoa RGO. (2011). Antimicrobial Activity of Tropical Fruit Seed Kernel Methanol Extracts. Proceedings of the 12th ASEAN Food Conference.16-18 June 2011, Bangkok, Thailand
Cornago DF, Rumbaoa RGO and Geronimo IM. (2011). Philippine Yam (Dioscorea spp.) Tubers Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Capacity. Philippine Journal of Science. 140(2): 145-152
Rumbaoa RGO, Cornago DF, Geronimo IM. (2009). Phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of Philippine potato (Solanum tuberosum) tubers. Journal of Food Composition and Analysis, 22, 546-550.
Rumbaoa RGO, Cornago DF, Geronimo IM. (2009). Phenolic content and antioxidant capacity of Philippine sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) varieties. Food Chemistry, 113: 1133-1138
Rumbaoa RGO, Maninang JS, Cereno CA, Garcia EI, Rivere MGS and Barcelon EG. (2003). Sensory and Microbial Stability of Irradiated Purple Yam Fudge. Proceedings of the 8th ASEAN Food Conference. 8-11 October 2003, Hanoi, Vietnam
Romero JB, Montano MNE, Merca FA, Rumbaoa RGO and Villanueva RD. (2000). Effect of sucrose on some physical, properties of different Philippine agars. Phil. Journal of Science. Vol 129. No.1., 7-13.
Montano MNE, Bonifacio RS and Rumbaoa RGO. (1999). Proximate analysis of the flour & starch from E. acoroides (L.f.) Royle seeds. Aquatic Botany. 65:321-325.
Villanueva RD, Rumbaoa RGO, Gomez AV, Loquias MM, de la Rosa A, and Montano NE. Gamma-irradiation in the extraction of agar from Gelidiella acerosa (Forsskaal) Feldman et Hamel. Botanica Marina. Vol.41 (2) pp.199-202.
2022-2024 One UP Professional Chair for Teaching and Research
Citation in the World Scientist and University Rankings 2021, AD Scientific Rankings for Scientist
International Publication Award 2021, OVPAA, UP System
International Publication Award 2020, OVPAA, UP System
International Publication Award 2012, OVPAA, UP System
International Publication Award 2009, OVPAA, UP System
ASEAN Food Conference Host Country Travel Grant 2009
International Publication Award 2008, OVPAA, UP System
Best Graduate Paper, 45th Annual PAFT Convention 2006
Thesis Grant 2004-2005
UP Diliman Faculty Grant 2001
Best Published Paper in Marine Fisheries Category, 14th Dr. Elvira O. Tan Memorial Awards for 2000
1999 International Publication Awards