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DR. TEMMY P. VALES
RDI Director of Mindanao Institute for Mineral Resources Management Research and Training (MinRes)
Caraga State University
Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines
Email:cmns@carsu.edu.ph
chemistry@carsu.edu.ph /tpvales@carsu.edu.ph
Contact no.:9988816468

Curriculum Vitae

I. EDUCATION
Doctor of Science in Chemistry (D.Sc. Chemistry)
(Specialization: Organic Chemistry/Material Science)
Chosun University, Gwangju, South Korea
Graduated in 2021

Master of Science in Chemistry (M.Sc. Chemistry)
(Specialization: Organic Chemistry/Material Science)
Mindanao State University โ€“ Iligan Institute of Technology
Iligan City, Philippines
Graduated in 2014

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.S. Chemistry)
(Specialization: Bioinorganic Chemistry)
Mindanao State University โ€“ Iligan Institute of Technology
Iligan City, Philippines
Graduated in 2011

II. WORK EXPERIENCE

January 4, 2024 – Present โ€ข Associate Professor V, Department of Chemistry
Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City

January 1, 2023 – Present โ€ข Chief, Mineral Resources Management Research and Training Center

Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City

September 2, 2024 – Present โ€ข Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Annals of Studies in Science and Humanities

Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City
September 1, 2022 โ€“ January 3, 2024 โ€ข Assistant Professor IV, Department of Chemistry
Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City
April 5, 2021 โ€“ August 31, 2022 โ€ข Assistant Professor I, Department of Chemistry
Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City
August 2, 2021 โ€“ December 31, 2022 โ€ข Chairperson, Department of Chemistry
Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City
July 01, 2019 โ€“ April 4, 2021 โ€ข Instructor III, Department of Chemistry
Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City

October 20, 2014 โ€“ June 30, 2019 โ€ข Instructor I, Chemistry Division, Department of Natural Sciences

Caraga State University, Ampayon, Butuan City
February 20, 2012 โ€“ October 20, 2012 โ€ข Research and Development Analyst
United Graphic Expression Corporation
Dasmariรฑas, Cavite

III. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Journal Publications

1. Badon, I. W., Jee, J. P., Vales, T. P., Kim, C., Lee, S., Yang, J., … & Kim, H. J. (2023). Cationic BODIPY

Photosensitizers for Mitochondrion-Targeted Fluorescence Cell-Imaging and Photodynamic Therapy. Phar-
maceutics, 15(5), 1512.

2. Mai, D. K., Badon, I. W., Lim, J. M., Vales, T. P., Kim, C., Yang, J., … & Kim, H. J. (2022). Tri-
phenylphosphonium-functionalized BODIPY derivatives for mitochondria-targeted cell imaging and fluores-
cence turn-on sensing with protein selectivity. Dyes and Pigments, 208, 110856.

3. Budlayan, M.L., Dalagan, J., Lagare-Oracion, J.P., Patricio, J., Arco, S., Latayada, F., Vales, T.P., Baje, B.,
Alguno, A. and Capangpangan, R. (2022). Detecting mercury ions in water using a low-cost colorimetric
sensor derived from immobilized silver nanoparticles on a paper substrate. Environmental Nanotechnology,
Monitoring & Management, 18, 100736.

4. Mai, D.K., Kim, C., Lee, J., Vales, T.P., Badon, I.W., De, K., Cho, S., Yang, J. and Kim, H.J. (2022). BOD-
IPY nanoparticles functionalized with lactose for cancer-targeted and fluorescence imaging-guided photody-
namic therapy. Scientific reports, 12(1), 1-11.

5. Badon, I.W., Kim, C., Lim, J.M., Duy, M.K., Vales, T.P., Kang, D., Cho, S., Lee, J., Kim, H.J. and Yang, J.

(2022). Mitochondrion-Targeting PEGylated BODIPY Dyes for Near-Infrared Cell Imaging and Photody-
namic Therapy. Journal of Materials Chemistry B.

6. Vales, T. P., Cho, S., Lee, J., Bui, H. T., Mai, D. K., Badon, I. W., Lim, H., Jeong, W., Kim, J.L., Kim, H.K.,

& Kim, H. J. (2021). Functionalization of 4, 4-difluoro-4-bora-3a, 4a-diaza-s-indacene (BODIPY)-based pho-
tosensitizers with Triphenylphosphonium (TPP) for mitochondria-targeted fluorescence bioimaging and pho-
todynamic therapy. Journal of Molecular Structure, 1246, 131284.

7. Vales, T. P., Jee, J. P., Lee, W. Y., Min, I., Cho, S., & Kim, H. J. (2020). Protein Adsorption and Bacterial

Adhesion Resistance of Crossโ€linked Copolymer Hydrogels Based on Poly (2โ€methacryloyloxyethyl phos-
phorylcholine) and Poly (2โ€hydroxyethyl methacrylate). Bulletin of the Korean Chemical Society, 41(4),

406-412.
8. Vales, T. P., Jee, J. P., Lee, W. Y., Cho, S., Lee, G. M., Kim, H. J., & Kim, J. S. (2020). Development of Poly
(2-Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine)-Functionalized Hydrogels for Reducing Protein and Bacterial
Adsorption. Materials, 13(4), 943.
9. Mai, D. K., Kang, B., Vales, T. P., Badon, I. W., Cho, S., Lee, J., Kim, E., & Kim, H. J. (2020). Synthesis and

Photophysical Properties of Tumor-Targeted Water-Soluble BODIPY Photosensitizersfor Photodynamic The-
rapy. Molecules, 25(15), 3340.

10. Lee, S. H., Kim, H. J., Kim, D. H., Chang, W. S., Vales, T. P., Kim, J. W., Kim, K.H., & Kim, J. K. (2018).

Thermo-sensitive nanogel-laden bicontinuous microemulsion drug-eluting contact lenses. Journal of Biome-
dical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials.

11. Shin, B., Kim, J., Vales, T. P., Yang, S. K., Kim, J. K., Sohn, H., & Kim, H. J. (2018). Thermoresponsive
drug controlled release from chitosan-based hydrogel embedded with poly (N-isopropylacrylamide) nanogels.
Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry, 56(17), 1907-1914.

12. Khuong Mai, D., Lee, J., Min, I., Vales, T.P., Choi, K. H., Park, B., Cho, S., & Kim, H. J. (2018). Aggregation-
induced emission of tetraphenylethene-conjugated phenanthrene derivatives and their bio-imaging applica-
tions. Nanomaterials, 8(9), 728.

13. Vales, T. P., Badon, I. W. T., & Kim, H. J. (2018). Multi-Responsive Hydrogels Functionalized with a Pho-
tochromic Spiropyran-Conjugated Chitosan Network. Macromolecular Research, 26(10), 950-953.

14. Kim, B., Kang, B., Vales, T. P., Yang, S. K., Lee, J., & Kim, H. J. (2018). Polyphenol-functionalized hydro-
gels using an interpenetrating chitosan network and investigation of their antioxidant activity. Macromolecu-
lar Research, 26(1), 35-39.

15. Kang, B., Vales, T. P., Cho, B. K., Kim, J. K., & Kim, H. J. (2017). Development of Gallic Acid-Modified

Hydrogels Using Interpenetrating Chitosan Network and Evaluation of Their Antioxidant Activity. Molecu-
les, 22(11), 1976.

16. Lee, S. H., Bui, H. T., Vales, T. P., Cho, S., & Kim, H. J. (2017). Multi-color fluorescence of pNIPAM-Ba-
sed nanogels modulated by dual stimuli-responsive FRET processes. Dyes and Pigments, 145, 216-221.

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ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3257-981

IV. PAPERS PRESENTED IN SCIENTIFIC GATHERINGS

International

1. Development of Poly(2-methacryloyloxyethyl phosphorylcholine)-Functionalized Hydrogels for Reduction
of Protein and Bacterial Adsorption presented atJeju International Convention Center (ICC) during The Polymer
Society Korea 2019 Society’s Fall Meeting, Jeju Island, South Korea on October 9-11, 2019.
National
1. Phytoremediation Screening of Euphorbia hirta (โ€œTawa-tawa) and Sansevieria trifasciata Hahnii (Birdโ€™s
nest) as Potential Heavy Metals Hyperaccumulator presented at Cebu Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City, Philippines
during 26th Philippine Chemistry Congress, Cebu City, Philippines on April 13-15, 2011.
2. Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose-based Composite Films using Pyridinium-based Ionicย Liquids presented at Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines during 30th Philippine Chemistry

Congress on April 15-17, 2015.

3. Preparation and Characterization of Cellulose-based Composite Films using Pyridinium-based Ionic
Liquids presented at Hotel Jen, Manila, Philippines during National DOST-SEI ASTHRDP-NSC Scholarsโ€™
Conference on May 7-8, 2015.

V. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS/CONTRACT RESEARCH AND CONSULTANCY
On-going:

1. Project Leader, Facile Synthesis of Smart Thermo-responsive Sago Starch/Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) Hy-
drogels Crosslinked with Methacrylated-TiO2 for Heavy Metal Valorization and Photocatalysis, funded by

DOST-PCIEERD (September 2023 โ€“ August 2024)
2. Project Staff, Selective Electrochemical Detection of Mercury Ions using PEDOT-wires functionalized on
silica nanochannels, funded by DOST-PCIEERD (September 2023 โ€“ August 2024)
3. Project Staff, Minesite Airborne Particulate Matter Measurement and Monitoring, funder by Libjo Mining
Corporation (LMC) (January 1, 2024 โ€“ December 31, 2024)

Completed:

1. Project Leader, Valorization of Mining Wastes by Green Nano-hydrometallurgy: Application of Green-me-
diated Leaching Process and Innovative Magnetic Nano-separations for the Recovery of (Precious) Metals,

funded by DOST-PCIEERD (August 2021 โ€“ June 2022)
2. Project Staff, Assessment of Plastic Debris and Micro-plasticsin Different Specimens(Fish, Sediment, Water,
Benthic Organisms) in Selected Aquatic Environmentsin Mindanao and Exploration of Relative Stress, funded
by DOST-NRCP (March 2022 โ€“ February 2024).
3. Project Staff, Project 4: Contamination Pathways and Pollution Management in Artisanal Small-Scale Gold

Mining Key Areas in Mindanao under the S&T for Responsible Mining in Mindanao, funded by DOST-
PCIEERD (2015-2016)

VI. LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTIONS / TRAINING PROGRAMS ATTENDED

August 13-16, 2024 โ€ข 17th Philippine National Health Research System (PNHRS) Week
July 22-24, 2024 โ€ข 38th Philippine Chemistry Congress (38PCC) and 2024 International Conference on Chemistry (IC2)

March 12, 2024 โ€ข 2024 NRCP Annual Scientific Conference and 91st General Membership Assembly

May 16, 2023 โ€ข Research Ethics and Procedures for Securing Ethics Clearance
March 26 โ€“ July 30, 2022 โ€ข Science Communication Fellowship Program, sponsored by DOST-PCIEERD
and in-partnership with Department of Science Communication, College of
Development Communications, University of the Philippines-Los Baรฑos
April 5-7, 2022 โ€ข Webinar and Virtual Training on the Essentials of Scientific Writing and Publication

September 20-24, 2021 โ€ข 35th Philippine Chemistry Congress
August 11, 2021 โ€ข Using Global Digital Standards and Frameworks in Talent Cycles, Human

Resource Development Plans, and Student Competencies
July 4-7, 2022 โ€ข Regional Futures Consortium Workshop: High Level Anticipatory

Leadership and Governance Executive Course

May 19-20, 2021 โ€ข Preparation of a Chemical Laboratory Safety Manual: A CATO Requirement
February 24, 2017 โ€ข Compliance to RA 10657: Certificate to Operator for Chemical Laboratories

VII. MEMBERSHIP IN PROFESSIONAL/SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATION
1. Integrated Chemists of the Philippines
2. National Research Council of the Philippines
3. Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas
4. Pinoy Iskolars sa Korea โ€“ PIKO
VIII. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
โ€ข Presidential Award for Excellence in Research (PRAISE 2022, Caraga State University)
โ€ข Publication Awards (PRAISE 2018, PRAISE 2020, PRAISE 2021, PRAISE 2022, PRAISE 2023,
Caraga State University)

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