Research Interests:

• Isolation, purification, characterization, and application of proteins (lectins, enzymes, phycocyanin, etc.)
• Bioadsorbents (rice hull silica and its application as adsorbent)
• Enzyme immobilization
• Biochemistry and nanotechnology

Recent and/or On-going Researches:

• Phycocyanin-alginate beads for the removal of cadmium ions in contaminated drinking and cooking water (Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020; funded by the UPLB OVCRE Basic Research Grant)
• Protein and Polysaccharide Composites for Removing Cadmium in Drinking Water (Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019; funded by the IC Basic Research Grant)
• Immobilized Peptide for the Removal of Arsenic in Contaminated Water (Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017; funded by the IC Basic Research Grant)

Recent Publications:

Macale, A, Lacsamana, MS, Quimbo, MA, Centeno, E. (2021). Enhancing the performance of students in chemistry through flipped classroom with peer instruction teaching strategy. LUMAT: International Journal on Math, Science and Technology Education, 9(1), 717-747. 

Upadhyay, SK, Torio, MAO, Lacsamana, MS, Diaz, MGQ, Angelia, MRN, Sucgang, ATB, Uy, LYC. (2021). Introduction of the hypocholesterolemic peptide, LPYPR, to the major storage protein of mung bean [Vigna radiata (L.) Wilczek] through site-directed mutagenesis. International Food Research Journal, 28(3), 527-537.

Sinad, KVG, Peralta, MM, Sabularse, VC, Lacsamana, MS. (2021). Immobilization of phycocyanin in a rice hull nanosilica/calcium-alginate bead system for cadmium ion remediation. Philippine Science Journal, 105(3), 951-962.

Alomia, RLM, Sabularse, VC, Lacsamana, MS, Razal, RA, Hernandez, HP. (2020). Preparation and characterization of an amino-functionalized a-Cellulose from Pineapple [Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.] crown leaves. Philippine Journal of Science, 149(2), 325-333.

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