Interests:

• Aquatic Ecosystems
• Coastal Marine Biology and Ecology
• Mangrove and Seagrass Ecology
• Coastal Resources Management
• Environmental Impact Assessment
• Environmental Sciences

Research Projects:

• Coral Reef Visualization and Assessment (CoRVA)
• Blue Carbon Project (BlueCARES) UP-JICA
• National Assessment of Coral Reef Ecosystems (NACRE)
• ICRMP for Masinloc (Zambales) and Sta. Ana (Cagayan)
• Integrated Coastal Enhancement: Coastal Research, Evaluation and Adaptive Management for Climate Change (2008 – 2011)
• Guimaras: Impact of oil spill on seagrass communities (2007 – 2010)
• Pacific Seaboard Phase II (Nov 2005 – 2009)
• Biodiversity Rresearch Program in Mount Malindang (2003 – 2006)
• Connectivities of seagrass communities along the Pacific seaboard (2004 – 2006)
• Genetic connectivities of seagrass populations along the Pacific seaboard, NSRI UP Diliman (2004-2005)
• Biodiversity-Coastal Resource Management Project: Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental (1999)
• PREDICT – Prediction of resilience and recovery of disturbed tropical coastal communites; Task 3: Macrophyte reproductive capacities and genetic diversity; Funding agency: European Union; Collaborating countries: Spain, Netherlands, Denmark, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Philippines (1999-2003)
• Connectivities of the seagrass meadows in western Luzon, OVCRD University of the Philippines (2003)
• Pacific Seaboard Project 1 (PACSEA 1): Vegetative and reproductive dynamics of Philippines seagrasses along the Pacific coasts; Study Leader, Macrophyte component Collaborating institutions: Dela Salle University and the Marine Science Institute UPDIL; Collaborating
• Institutions in Samar: University of Eastern Philippines, Catarman; Eastern Samar State College, Borongan (1999-2004)

Courses Teaching:

• Env. Sci. 1 (Environmental and Society)
• Env. Sci. 282 (Env’l Planning, Risk, and Impact Assessment)
• Env. Sci. 226.1 (Aquatic Ecology Sampling Technique)
• Env. Sci. 227 (Quantitative Ecology)
• Env. Sci. 296 (Graduate Seminar)
• Env. Sci. 297 (Special Topics in Environmental Science)
• Env. Sci. 299 (Independent Master’s Study)
• Env. Sci. 399 (Independent Doctoral Study)

Other Relevant Information:

Membership in Scientific Organizations

• Charter Member (1990), Philippine Association of Marine Science, Inc.
• Charter Member (2012), Philippine Environmental Science Association, Inc.

Publication:

1. Mandal, M.S.H., Suwa, R., Rollon, R.N., Albano, G.M.G., Cruz, G.A.A., Ono, K., Primavera-Tirol, Y.H., Blanco, A.C., Nadaoka, K., 2024. Aboveground biomass estimation of an old-growth mangrove forest using airborne LiDAR in the Philippines. Ecological Research 2024: 1-13. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1703.12503 (ISI)
2. Rollon, R.N., Albano, G.M.G., Cruz, G.A.A., Garcia, M.P.D., Buenafe, K.C.V., Albano, A.M.G., Villamayor, B.M.R. 2024. Chapter 7: The Need for a Clear Rehabilitation Roadmap for Manila Bay Coastal Ecosystems: A Microcosm of Climate Emergency in the Philippine Context. In K.B. Berse, J.M. Pulhin & A.G.M. La Viña (Eds.), Climate Emergency in the Philippines: Impacts and Imperatives for Urgent Policy Action, pp. 147-176. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-7804-5 (ISI)
3. Pante, M.J.R., Yu, R.G., Albasin, B.S.L., Almo, A.T., Manalo, M.J.P., Cayabyab, N.M., Lee, S.C.S., Buen, S.C., Sta. Maria, M.Y.Y., Biguerras, M.G., Milante, E.J.R., Alcantara, D.D.T., Olsim, C.M.D., Sorgon, K.E.S., Rollon, R.N., Nacorda, H.M.E., Ticzon, V.S., Ringor, C.L., Licuanan, W.R.Y., David, L.T., 2023. Coastal survey for citizen scientists. University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines 102 p+.
4. Yoshikai, M., Nakamura, T., Herrera, E.C., Suwa, R., Rollon, R., Ray, R., Furukawa, K., Nadaoka, K. 2023. Representing the impact of Rhizophora mangroves on flow in a hydrodynamic model (COAWST_rh v1.0): the importance of three-dimensional root system structures. Geosci. Model Dev. 16, 5847–5863, https://doi.org/10.5194/gmd-16-5847-2023 (ISI)
5. Feliciano, G.N.R., Rollon, R.N., Licuanan, W.Y. 2023. Coral community structure of Philippine fringing reefs is shaped by broad-scale hydrologic regimes and local environmental conditions. Coral Reefs. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00338-023-02391-7 (ISI)
6. Cordero-Bailey, K.S.A., L. T. David, T. L. P. dela Cruz, A. T. Almo, S. Martinez, H. E. Amihan, W. Y. Licuanan, P. Z. Mordeno, V. S. Ticzon, C. L. Nanola, J. B. Cabansag, H. M. Nacorda, R. Rollon, C. L. Villanoy, E. Magdaong, M. J. R. Pante, G. Perez, A. Blanco, T. M. Lim, K. Rodriguez, M. Mendoza, DENR Regional Executive Director XIII, Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) SIPLAS, DENR Regional Executive Director VI, Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) SMR, Local Government of Sagay, Negros Occidental, DENR Regional Executive Director III, and Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) MOBMR. 2023. Philippines Case Study Two (Chapter 12): Looking into the Management Strategies of Three Philippine National Integrated Protected Area System (NIPAS) Sites. In Wolff et al. (eds.), pp. 187-205. Challenges in tropical coastal zone management: Experiences and lessons learned. Springer Nature Switzerland AG, 344 p.
7. Mostrales, T.P.I., Rollon, R.N., Licuanan, W.Y. 2022. Evaluation of the performance and cost-effectiveness of coral microfragments in covering artificial habitats. Ecological Engineering 184, 106770 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecoleng.2022.106770 (ISI)
8. Yoshikai, M., Nakamura, T., Suwa, R., Sharma, S., Rollon, R., Yasuoka, J., Egawa, R., and Nadaoka, K., 2022. Predicting mangrove forest dynamics across a soil salinity gradient using an individual-based vegetation model linked with plant hydraulics. Biogeosciences 19, 1813–1832, https://doi.org/10.5194/bg-19-1813-2022. (ISI)
9. Yoshikai, M., Nakamura, T., Suwa, R., Rollon, R., Nadaoka, K. 2021. Measurement and Modeling of Above-Ground Root Systems as Attributes of Flow and Wave Attenuation Function of Mangroves. In: Rastogi, R.P., Phulwaria, M., Gupta, D.K. (eds) Mangroves: Ecology, Biodiversity and Management. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-2494-0_12
10. Yoshikai, M., Nakamura, T., Rempei, S., Argamosa, R., Okamoto T., Rollon, R., Basina, R., Primavera-Tirol, Y., Blanco, A.C., Adi, N.S., Nadaoka, K. 2021. Scaling relations and substrate conditions controlling the complexity of Rhizophora prop root system. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2020.106937 (ISI)
11. Suwa, R., Rollon R., Sharma, S., Yoshikai, M., Albano, G.M.G., Ono, K., Ati, R.N.A., Kusumaningtyas, M.A., Kepei, T.L., Maliao, R.J., Primavera-Tirol, Y.H., Blanco, A.C., Nadaoka, K. 2021. Mangrove biomass estimation using canopy height and wood density in the South East and East Asian Regions. Estuarine, Coastal and Shelf Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ecss.2020.106937 (ISI)
12. Palermo, J.D.H., Labrador, K.L., Agmata, A.B., Pante, M.J.R., Rollon, R.N., David, L.T. 2020. Susceptibility of Sardinella lemuru to emerging microplastic pollution. Global J. Environ. Sci. Manage. 6(3): 373-384 (ISI)
13. Rollon, R.N., Villamayor, B.M.R., Oropesa, L.J.B., Samson, M.S. 2017. Prop root production response of planted Rhizophora to abrupt subsidence-induced sea level rise. Ocean & Coastal Management 142(C): 198-208 (ISI)
14. Villamayor, B.M.R., Rollon, R.N., Samson, M.S., Albano, G.M.G., Primavera, J.H. 2016. Impact of Haiyan on Philippine mangroves: implications to the fate of the widespread monospecific Rhizophora plantations against strong typhoons. Ocean & Coastal Management 132(C): 1-14 (ISI)
15. Primavera, J.H, dela Cruz, M., Montilijao, C., Consunji, H., dela Paz, M., Rollon, R.N., Maranan, K., Samson, M.S., Blanco, A. 2016. Preliminary assessment of post-Haiyan mangrove damage and short-term recovery in Eastern Samar, central Philippines. Marine Pollution Bulletin 109: 744-750 (ISI)
16. Ramos, D.A.E., Aragones, L.V., Rollon, R.N. (2015) Linking integrity of coastal habitats and fisheries yield in the Mantalip Reef System. Ocean & Coastal Management 111: 62-71 (ISI)
17. Rollon, R.N., Samson, M.S., Villamayor, B.M.R., Albano, G.M.G., Siringan, F.P. 2015. Attributes of the earthquake-uplifted intertidal habitats and their implications to the Maribojoc and Loon coastal fisheries. Ocean & Coastal Management 111: 12-24 (ISI)
18. Siringan, F.P., Sta. Maria, M.Y.Y., Samson, M.S., Licuanan, W.R.Y., Rollon, R. 2013. Chapter 5: Coastal Integrity Vulnerability Assessment Tool. In: MERF. 2013. Vulnerability Assessment Tools for Coastal Ecosystems: A Guidebook. Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc.: Quezon City, Philippines.
19. Licuanan, W.R.Y., Siringan, F.P., Mamauag, S.S., Samson, M.S., Aliño, P.M., Rollon, R.N., Sta. Maria, M.Y.Y., Quibilan, M.C.C., Martinez, R.J.S., España, N.B., Geronimo, R.C., Villanoy, C.L., Cabrera, O.C., Salamante, E.E., Miclat, E.F.B., David, L.T. 2013. Chapter 4: Integrated Coastal Sensitivity, Exposure, and Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change. In: MERF. 2013. Vulnerability Assessment Tools for Coastal Ecosystems: A Guidebook. Marine Environment and Resources Foundation, Inc.: Quezon City, Philippines.
20. Primavera, J.H., Rollon, R.N., & Samson, M.S. 2011. The Pressing Challenges of Mangrove Rehabilitation: Pond Reversion and Coastal Protection. In Wolanski E and McLusky DS (eds.) Treatise on Coastal and Estuarine Science Volume 10, pp. 217-244. Waltham: Academic Press (ISI)
21. Licuanan, WY, Medina, M.L.S., Luzon, K.S., Samson, M.S., Nañola, C.L., Rollon, R.N., & Roleda, M.Y. 2011. Priority Reef Areas in the Pacific Coast of the Philippines for Marine Protected Area Development. Philippine Agricultural Scientist 94(4): 384-400 (ISI)
22. de Venecia, M.B.B. & Rollon, R.N. 2011. Reducing Meadow Damage in Determining the Leaf Plastochrone Intervals (LPI) of Enhalus acoroides (L. f.) Royle and Increasing Statistical Power in Assessing Site-Scale LPI Variability. Philippine Agricultural Scientist 94(4): 375-383 (ISI)
23. Samson, M.S. & Rollon, R.N. 2011. Mangrove Revegetation Potentials of Brackish-Water Pond Areas in the Philippines. Aquaculture and the Environment: a shared destiny, Barbara Sladonja (Ed.), ISBN: 978-953-307-749-9, InTech, pp. 31-50. (ISI) Available from: http://www.intechopen.com/articles/show/title/mangrove-revegetation-potentials-of-brackish-water-pond-areas-in-the-philippines
24. Samson, M.S., & Rollon, R.N. 2008. Growth performance of planted mangroves in the Philippines: Revisiting forest management strategies. Ambio 37(4): 234-240. (ISI)
25. Uy, W.H., Rollon, R.N., van Steveninck, E.D.R. 2006. Assessment of Seagrass and Seaweed Meadows and Associated Fauna in the Coastal Barangays of Northeastern Mt. Malindang. Society, Environment and Development – A compendium of papers presented in scientific conferences (SEARCA publication), pp. 158-173.
26. Uy, W.H. D.G. Bacaltos, Freire, F.F.M., Avenido, P.M., Roa, E.C., Seronay, R.A., Lacuna, D.G., Rollon, R.N., van Steveninck, E.D.R., & Coronado, R.M. 2006. A Comprehensive Analysis of the Ecological Factors for the Development of Strategies to Sustain Coastal Biodiversity and to Improve Fish Stock Management. Book/Monograph – SEARCA, 53 pp. ++
27. Bacaltos, D.G.G., Uy, W.H., Roa, E.C., Hansel, C.G., Rollon, R.N., & van Steveninck, E.D.R. 2006. From the River to the Sea: Biodiversity Assessment of the Mt. Malindang Water Systems. Society, Environment and Development – A compendium of papers presented in scientific conferences (SEARCA publication), pp. 174-193.
28. Vermaat, J.E., Rollon, R.N., Lacap, C.D.A., Billot, C., Alberto, F., Nacorda, H.M.E., Wiegman, F. & Terrados, J. 2004. Meadow fragmentation and reproductive output of the S.E. Asian seagrass Enhalus acoroides. Journal of Sea Research 52(4): 321-328. (ISI)
29. Rollon, R.N., Samson, M.S., Roleda, M.Y., Araño, K.G., Vergara, M.W.B. & Licuanan, W.Y. 2003. Estimating biomass from the cover of Gelidiella acerosa along the coasts of eastern Philippines. Botanica Marina 46(6): 497-502. (ISI)
30. Rollon, R.N., van Steveninck, E.D.R., and van Vierssen, W. 2003. Spatio-temporal variation in sexual reproduction of the tropical seagrass Enhalus acoroides (L.f.) Royle in Cape Bolinao, NW Philippines. Aquatic Botany 76(4): 339-354. (ISI)
31. Rollon, R.N., Vermaat, J.E., & Nacorda, H.M.E. 2003. Sexual reproduction in SE Asian seagrasses: the absence of a seed bank in Thalassia hemprichii. Aquatic Botany 75(2): 181- 185. (ISI)
32. Rollon, R.N., Fortes, M.D. & Cayabyab, N.M. 2003. Pag-asa Island: The seagrass meadows of hope. In: P.M. Aliño & M.C. Quibilan (eds.). The Kalayaan islands: our national heritage. Quezon City: U.P. Marine Science Insitute, pp. 48-49.
33. Lacap, C.D.A., Vermaat, J.E., Rollon, R.N. & Nacorda, H.M.E. 2002. Propagule dispersal of the S.E. Asian seagrasses Enhalus acoroides and Thalassia hemprichii. Marine Ecology Progress Series 235: 75-80. (ISI)
34. Biyo, J.T., Rollon, R.N., & Licuanan, W.Y. 2001. Vegetative and reproductive dynamics of the seagrasses, Thalassia hemprichii and Cymodocea rotundata in Guimaras Island, Central Philippines. The Philippine Scientist 38: 63-81. (ISI)
35. Rollon, R.N., Cayabyab, N.M., & Fortes, M.D. 2001. Vegetative dynamics and sexual reproduction of monospecific Thalassia hemprichii meadows in the Kalayaan Island Group. Aquatic Botany 71(3): 239-246. (ISI)
36. Lacap, C.D.A., Vermaat, J.E., Rollon, R.N., Nacorda, H.M.E. & Fortes, M.D. 2000. Implications of the short seed dispersal in the seagrass Enhalus acoroides (L.f.) Royle. Biol. Mar. Medit. 7(2): 83-86.
37. Rollon, R.N., van Steveninck, E.D.R., Van Vierssen, W. & Fortes, M.D. 1999. Contrasting recolonization strategies in multi-species seagrass meadows. Marine Pollution Bulletin 37: 450-459. (ISI)
38. Brock, T.C.M., Roijackers, R.M.M., Rollon, R.N., Bransen, F. & Vanderheyden, L. 1995. Effects of nutrient loading and insecticide application on the ecology of Elodea-dominated freshwater microcosm II. Responses of macrophytes, periphyton and macroinvertebrate grazers. Arch. Hyrobiol. 134 (1): 53-74. (ISI)
39. Pamintuan, I.S., Alino, P.M., Gomez, E.D., & Rollon, R.N. 1994. Early successional patterns of invertebrates in artificial reefs established at a clear and silty areas in Bolinao, Pangasinan, Northern Philippines. Bull. Mar. Sci. 55 (2-3): 867-877. (ISI)
40. Rollon, R.N., Tiquio, J.P. & Fortes, M.D. 1992. Variability in the estimated minimum number of quadrats yielding the asymptote value of diversity in different seaweed communities. Proceedings of the 2nd RP-US Phycology Symposium/Workshop, Cebu, Philippines, pp 209-222.
41. Rollon, R.N. & Fortes, M.D. 1991. Structural affinities of seagrass communities in the Philippines. Proceedings of the International symposium on Coastal Living Resources, Manila, Philippines, pp. 333-346.
42. Rollon, R.N. & Fortes, M.D. 1990. Growth rates and production ofEnhalus acoroides (L.f.) Royle and seagrass zonation in Bolinao, Pangasinan. Proceedings of the First National Symposium on Marine Science, Bolinao, Pangasinan, pp. 17-30.