About

The Algae BIG Hub, or the Algae BioInnovation Global Hub, is a consortium of various international and local academic institutions, industries, and government agencies with particular interests in algae research and algae products. Algae BIG Hub was formed to provide scientific knowledge to individuals or organizations who are interested in pursuing algae research and algae production.

Mission

To consolidate algae-based resources, knowledge, technologies and multidisciplinary expertise for the purpose of creating and designing algae-based innovations for food, feed, nutraceuticals, biofuels and all types of products for translation into the market. 

Organizational Framework

Academic Partners:

De La Salle University
The University of Arizona
University of the Philippines – Visayas
University of the Philippines Los Banos                   

Industry Partners/Members:

AZTEC Food Growers Corporation
Energy Development Corporation
FEEDMIX Specialist Inc.
MCPI Corporation
Salinas Corporation
Santeh Feeds Corporation
Seaweed Industry Association of the Philippines 

 

 

Board of Directors:

	Dr. Alvin B. Culaba Academician and Professor De La Salle University The Algae BIG Hub Principal Founder	Dr. Joel L. Cuello Professor The University of Arizona The Algae BIG Hub Co-Founder	Dr. Aristotle T. Ubando Professor De La Salle University The Algae BIG Hub Chief Technology Officer
Dr. Milagrosa M-Goss Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines Los Banos The Algae BIG Hub Charter Member	Mr. Maximo Ricohermoso President MCPI Corporation The Algae BIG Hub Charter Member	Engr. Napoleon Puente President AZTec Corporation The Algae BIG Hub Charter Member	Mr. Philip Ong President SANTEH Feeds Corporation The Algae BIG Hub Charter Member	Mr. Alfredo Pedrosa III PresidentSeaweeds Industry Association in the Philippines The Algae BIG Hub Charter Member
	Dr. David Hall Chief of Party USAID Stride The Algae BIG HubAdvisory Board	Dr. Joebert Toledo Consultant Feedmix Specialist Inc. The Algae BIG HubAdvisory Board	Dr. Lourdes Cruz National Scientist and Professor Emeritus University of the Philippines – Diliman The Algae BIG HubAdvisory Board