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ARAFILES, Kim Hazel V.

ARAFILES, Kim Hazel V.

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UST, CYCU-Taiwan hold 2nd joint symposium on chemical sciences

UST, CYCU-Taiwan hold 2nd joint symposium on chemical sciences

From September 26-27, 2019, the University of Santo Tomas and…

Asst. Prof. Kim Hazel V. Arafiles, PhD

Department of Biological Sciences

kvarafiles@ust.edu.ph

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Molecular BiotechnologyÌý– Hiroshima University, Japan
  • Master of Science in Molecular BiotechnologyÌý– Hiroshima University, Japan
  • Bachelor of Science in MicrobiologyÌý– University of Santo Tomas – Manila, Philippines

Research Highlights

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Research Interests

  • Microbial biotechnology
  • Bio-based production
  • Fermentation technology

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Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

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Major Recognitions

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Professional Activities

  • Curator, UST Collection of Microbial Strains (UST-CMS)
  • Overseas Member, American Society for Microbiology
  • Overseas Member, Society for Biotechnology Japan
  • Associate Member, National Research Council of the Philippines
  • Lifetime Member, Philippine Society for Microbiology

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  • Caguimbal NALE, Devanadera MKP, Bennett RM,ÌýArafiles KHV, Watanabe K, Aki T, Dedeles GR (2019) Growth and fatty acid profiles ofÌýHalophytophthoraÌývesiculaÌýandÌýSalispinaÌýspinosaÌýfrom Philippine mangrove leaves. Lett Appl MicrobiolÌý69(3), 221-228. DOI:10.1111/lam.13199
  • Watanabe K,ÌýArafiles KHV,ÌýHigashi R, Okamura Y, Tajima T, Matsumura Y, Nakashimada Y, Matsuyama K, Aki T (2018) Isolation of High Carotenoid-producingÌýAurantiochytriumÌýsp. Mutants and Improvement of Astaxanthin Productivity Using Metabolic Information.ÌýJ Oleo SciÌý67(5), 571-578. DOI: 10.5650/jos.ess17230
  • Arafiles KHV, Iwasaka H, Eramoto Y, Okamura Y, Tajima T, Matsumura Y, Nakashimada Y, Aki T (2014) Value-added lipid production from brown seaweed biomass by two-stage fermentation using acetic acid bacterium and thraustochytrid.ÌýAppl Microbiol Biotechnol 98,Ìý9207-9216. DOI:10.1007/s00253-014-5980-4
  • Arafiles KHV, Alcantara JCO, Batoon JAL, Galura FS, Cordero PRF, Leaño EM, Dedeles GR. (2011) Cultural optimization of thraustochytrids for biomass and fatty acid production.ÌýMycosphereÌý2(5), 521–531.