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Siacor, Francis Dave C.

Assistant Professor
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fcsiacor@usc.edu.ph

Degrees

B.S. Chemical Engineering, University of San Carlos, 2010
M.S. Chemical Engineering, University of San Carlos, 2017
D.Eng. Waste Engineering, University of San Carlos, 2021

Recent Publications:

  1. Caracas, K.C.T.; Lasola, N.W.C.; Villarmino, J.V.D.; Kitamura, K.; Mori, T.; Tan, N.P.B.; Siacor, F.D.C. “Optimization of reaction temperature and time on the deproteinization process during the extraction of chitin from shrimp shell waste.” Sci. Technol. Asia 2025, 30(2), 125–138.
  2. Sumarago, E.C.; Jeco-Espaldon, B.M.Y.; Siacor, F.D.C.; Tan, N.P.B. “A review on fabrication of nanocellulose and carbon nanomaterials hybrid film for solar energy device applications via 3D printing: opportunities, limitations, and prospects.” Discov. Appl. Sci. 2025, 7, 707.
  3. Kong, M.A.B.L.; Siacor, F.D.C.; de los Reyes, E.R.; Itao, G.B. “Material flow analysis of waste electrical and electronic equipment in Zamboanga City, Philippines: current practices and future opportunities.” Nat. Environ. Pollut. Technol.2025, 24(4), D1777.
  4. Kong, M.A.B.L.; Siacor, F.D.C.; de los Reyes, E.R. “Comprehensive assessment of waste electrical and electronic equipment generation and management practices in Zamboanga City, Philippines: basis for policy recommendations.” Environ. Asia 2024, 17(3), 75–87.
  5. Kong, M.A.B.L.; de los Reyes, E.R.; Siacor, F.D.C. “Evaluation of e-waste generation through G-PESTLE analysis in the City of Zamboanga, Philippines: basis for management strategies.” Appl. Environ. Res. 2023, 45(4).

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