PROFILE

Ricardo T. Bagarinao, PhD

Professor 

Faculty of Management and Development Studies

University of the Philippines Open University

Environmental Science
Landscape Ecology and Dynamics
GIS Applications
Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Sustainability
Open and Distance e-Learning

BAGARINAO, R.T. (2019). Science education and technology. In: Tatnall A. (ed). Encyclopedia of Education and Information Technologies. Springer, Cham. Available at https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2F978-3-319-60013-0_95-1.pdf

BAGARINAO, R.T. & SECRETO, P. (2019). The Changing Profile of UPOU Graduate with the Changing Modes of Delivery: A GIS-Based Analysis. Conversation Paper Series 2019-001. Available at https://networks.upou.edu.ph/22764/the-changing-profile-of-upou-graduate-with-the-changing-modes-of-delivery-a-gis-based-analysis-dr-ricardo-bagarinao/

KHOUANGVICHIT, P., REBANCOS, C.M., PACARDO, E.P. & BAGARINAO, R.T. (2020). Assessment of land use and land cover change in Dong Na Tard Provincial Protected Area, Savannakhet Province, Lao PDR. International Journal of Advanced Research and Publications, 4(3), 115-120. Available at http://www.ijarp.org/published-research-papers/mar2020/Assessment-Of-Land-Use-And-Land-Cover-Change-In-Dong-Na-Tard-Provincial-Protected-Area-Savannakhet-Province-Lao-Pdr.pdf

ALIP, A.S., BAGARINAO, R.T. SECRETO, P.V. & PAMULAKLAKIN, R.L. (2020). Analyzing the Role of an Online System in Reducing Learner’s Transactional Time in an Open and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) Environment: A Landscape Connectivity Perspective. International Journal of Open and Distance e-Learning, 6(1), 1-14. Available at http://ijodel.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/001_Alip_et_al.pdf

BAGARINAO, R.T., VERENA, R.M.R., & MINA, C.V. (2020). Universal accessibility: a quality consideration in open and distance e-learning. In: M.F. Lumanta & P.G. Garcia (eds.), Quality Initiatives in an Open and Distance e-Learning Institution: Towards Excellence and Equity, (pp. 53-70). Los Banos: UP Open University. Available at: https://networks.upou.edu.ph/32136/quality-initiatives-in-an-open-and-distance-e-learning-institution-towards-excellence-and-equity/ 

BAGARINAO, R.T. (2021). Online Learners’ Exposure to Natural Hazards Risks in the Philippines: Implications for Student Support and Policy. International Journal of Open and Distance e-Learning, 7(2), 117-130. Available from https://ijodel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/006_Bagarinao.pdf

BAGARINAO, R.T. (2022). GIS and Its Role in Plant Genetic Resources Use and Conservation. In: Ramamoorthy, S., Buot, I.J., Chandrasekaran, R. (eds) Plant Genetic Resources, Inventory, Collection and Conservation. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7699-4_4

MACALE, A.M., LACSAMANA, M.S., BAGARINAO, R.T. CENTENO, E.G. & QUIMBO, M.A.T. (2022). Developing positive climate and behavior management in a flipped classroom. International Journal of Open and Distance e-Learning, 8(1), 51-63. Available from https://ijodel.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/04_Macale-et-al..pdf 

DECHIMO, A.A., BUOT, I.E., ANDRADA, R., BAGARINAO, R.T., BANATICLA-HILARIO, M.C.N., & SOBREMISANA, M.J. (2023). System Dynamic Modeling of Top Harvested Plant Bioresources in Norther Negros Natural Park: In: Ramamoorthy, S., Buot Jr., I.E., Rajasekaran, C. (eds.) Plant Diversity in Biocultural Landscapes. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8649-9_27

BAGARINAO, R.T. (2023). Homegarden Agroforestry for Plant Diversity Conservation in an Urban Landscape: Practices and Prospects. In: Ramamoorthy, S., Buot Jr., I.E., Rajasekaran, C. (eds) Plant Diversity in Biocultural Landscapes. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-8649-9_25

FLORES, J. J., BUOT JR., I. E., FLOR, A. G., BAGARINAO, R. T., & SOBREMISANA, M. J. (2023). An Emerging Network for Sustainable Agriculture: A Social Network Analysis of Permaculture Practitioners in the Philippines. International Journal of Social Ecology and Sustainable Development (IJSESD), 14(1), 1-16. http://doi.org/10.4018/IJSESD.326610

SARINAS, M.U., ANDRADA, R.T. & BAGARINAO, R.T. (2023). Gap Analysis of Sustainable Tourism: The Case of an LGU-Managed Ecotourism Project of Rizal, Laguna. Journal of Nature Studies. 22(1), 22-43. https://www.journalofnaturestudies.org/files/JNS22-1/22-43_Sarinas_Gap%20Analysis%20Sustainable%20Tourism.pdf

Senior Research Team Member: Research project on the “Geomapping and Nutrient Analysis of Wild Edible Plants as Food Alternatives in Disaster-Prone Areas in the Central and Eastern Visayas Regions, Philippines,” which was funded by  funded by DARE TO-CHED for the period January 2017-December 2019 in collaboration with UP Cebu (lead implementing agency), UP Los Banos, and University of San Carlos, Cebu.

Program Leader: Research Program on “Blending of Multimedia Approach and Satoyama-Satoumi Principles for Building Climate Smart Communities,” which was funded through the Emerging Interdisciplinary Research (EIDR) program of the University of the Philippines System for the period February 2021 to January 2023.

Plenary Speaker:  2nd International Multidisciplinary Research Conference on 4-6 March 2019 at Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City, Philippines organized by Leyte Normal University. 

Keynote Speaker: The Global Conference on Research in Education and Learning on 9-10 February 2022 via Zoom.

Plenary Speaker: 3rd Asian Conference in Resource Management and Governance organized by Northwestern Samar State University in collaboration with Cebu Normal University and Carl E. Balita Review Center on 28-29 November 2023 at the Tandang Sora Building, Cebu Normal University, Cebu City, Philippines.

BAGARINAO, R.T. 2019. Research and Development in Driving a Nation’s Global Competitiveness: The Open and Distance e-Learning as a Sample Case. A plenary paper presented during the 2nd International Multidisciplinary Research Conference on 4-6 March 2019 at Leyte Normal University, Tacloban City, Philippines organized by Leyte Normal University

BERNARDO, E. JR. & BAGARINAO, R.T. 2019. Drivers and Barriers to Effectives Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Implementation: Cases in the Calabarzon Region, Philippines. A paper presented during the International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovations for the Environment (ICoNSIE 2019) of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature on 2-6 July 2019 at Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa Palawan, Philippines.

BAGARINAO, R.T. 2019. Disaster Preparedness Concepts, Frameworks, and Guidelines: The Philippine Case. A paper presented during the International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovations for the Environment (ICoNSIE 2019) of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature on 2-6 July 2019 at Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa Palawan, Philippines

NAZARENO, P.A.G., BAGARINAO, R.T., BUOT, I.E. JR., & LIM, P.J. .2019. Nutrient Analysis of Wild Edible Plants as Food Alternatives in the Municipality of Daanbantayan, Considered as a Disaster-Prone Area in the Province of Cebu, Philippines. A paper presented during the International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovations for the Environment (ICoNSIE 2019) of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature on 2-6 July 2019 at Palawan State University, Puerto Princesa Palawan, Philippines

BAGARINAO, R.T. 2019. Revolutionizing Education for Climate Change Adaptation. A paper presented during the 2nd Provincial Convention on Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction on 25-26 July 2019 at Dottie’s Place Hotel, Butuan City, Philippines

BAGARINAO, R.T. 2021. Natural Disasters Risk of Online Learners in the Philippines: A GIS-Based Analysis and Student Support Implications. An oral paper presented during the 13th PNEE International Conference and Scientific Meeting held on 11-12 November 2021 via Zoom.

BAGARINAO, R.T. 2021. Homegarden Agroforest Ecosystem and Its Role in Bird Species Recruitment: A Personal Narrative. An oral paper presented during the 20th Annual Scientific Meeting and International Conference in Nature Studies and innovations for the Environment organized by the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. in collaboration with Central Luzon State University on 26-27 November 2021 via Zoom.

BAGARINAO, R.T., FLORES, J.J.M. AND QUITORIANO, J.P. 2021. Mapping Online Learners’ Risk to Natural Hazards in the Philippines Using GIS. An oral paper presented during the 20th Annual Scientific Meeting and International Conference in Nature Studies and Innovations for the Environment organized by the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc. in collaboration with Central Luzon State University on 26-27 November 2021 via Zoom.

BAGARINAO, R.T. 2022. Online Learners Exposure to Natural Hazards Risks in the Philippines. An oral paper presented during the 7th National Conference on Open and Distance eLearning organized by the University of the Philippines Open University in collaboration with the Philippine Society for Distance Learning and UP Open University Foundation, Inc. on 23-25 November 2022 via online platform.

BAGARINAO, R.T. 2023. Technology-guided Plant Genetic Resources Conservation: Exploring the Role of the Geographic Information System. An oral paper presented during the International Conference on Nature Studies and Innovation for the Environment (ICoNSIE) 2023, organized by the Philippines Society for the Study of Nature in collaboration with Central Luzon State University on 6-8 July 2023 at the Central Luzon State University, Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines.

CHENG, R.J. & BAGARINAO, R.T. 2023. A Reflexive Thematic Analysis of the Lived Experiences of STEM Students on the Use of Online Inverted Learning Approach in Biology. An oral paper presented during the First FEU Roosevelt Graduate School Multidisciplinary Pedagogical Research Conference organized by the Far Eastern University Roosevelt Graduate School on 8 July 2023 at Far Eastern University Roosevelt, Marikina, Philippines.

BAGARINAO, R.T., ALAZADA, N.D. & BELEGAL, J.A.C.  2023. Strengthening Community Resilience Governance through Household Disaster Preparedness: An Empirical Analysis from Three Philippine SEPLs Communities. An oral paper presented during the 3rd International Conference on Governance and Development organized by the College of Public Affairs and Development, University of the Philippines Los Baños on 19-21 July 2023 via online platform

BAGARINAO, R.T. 2023. Transitioning Communities to Sustainability. A paper presented during the Roundtable Discussion on Inklusibo, Makatao, at Digital na Transpormasyon tungo sa Likas-kayang Pag-unlad ng Pamayanan” organized by the Faculty of Management and Development Studies on 12 October 2023 at the Centennial Center for Digital Learning, UP Open University, Los Banos, Laguna, Philippines.

Science, Technology and Society 1
Advance Biology
Environmental Issues in ASEAN
Issues and Trends in Science and Technology Education
Research Seminar in Science Education
Advanced Topics in Biology for Teachers
Landscape Ecology
Worldviews of Sustainability
Genetics and Evolution
Principles of Ecology
Impact Assessment and Poverty Alleviation
Integration of Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management into Policies,
Programs, and Project for Inclusive and Sustainable Agricultural and Rural Development
Responding to Climate Change

Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Doctor of Sustainability
Master of ASEAN Studies
Special Project Adviser – Master in Crisis and Disaster Risk Management (Philippine Public
Safety College)

Outstanding Filipino Research Leader Award, International Association of Multidisciplinary Research (2012)
Gawad Chancellor Award for Outstanding Faculty, UP Open University (2014)
UP Scientist I, University of the Philippines System (2013-2015; 2016-2018)
UP Scientist II, University of the Philippines System (2019-2021)
One UP Professorial Chair Award, UP System (2016-2024)
Education Leadership Award, CMO Asia (2018)
Senior Fellow, Philippine Public Safety College (2021)
Philippine Society for the Study of Nature Achievement Award, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature (2021)

Director, Center for Open and Digital Teaching and Learning – 01 March 2023 to present
Program Chair, Graduate Certificate in/Master of ASEAN Studies Program – 01 August 2023-31 July 2024
Dean, Faculty of Education – 01 February 2017-31 January 2023
University Registrar, UP Open University – 01 April 2010-31 January 2017
Program Chair, Ph.D in Education Program – 01 November 2006-April 30, 2010