Educational Background:
BS Civil Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2010
MS Environmental Engineering, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2014

Current Membership in Professional Organizations:
Member, International Solid Waste Association (ISWA) – 2024-present
Member, International Waste Working Group (IWWG) – 2024-present
Life Member, Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, Inc. (PICE), 2010-present
Vice-chair, Environmental and Energy Engineering Specialty Division, PICE (2020-present)

Service Activities:
Co-chair, COE AFA Technical Committee
Chair, UP ICE Media and Public Relations Committee
Speaker in various seminars organized by Student Organizations (within and out of UP)
Speaker in various regional and technical conferences of PICE
Co-chair, 6th Symposium of the International Waste Working Group-Asian Regional Branch

Recent Publications:

[1] Galahitigama, H., Sandamali, P., Jayapra, T. Abesinghe, N., Senavirathna, M.D.H.J., Diola, M., and Tanchuling, M. (2025) Assessing the impact of micro and nanoplastics on the productivity of vegetable crops in terrestrial horticulture: a comprehensive review. Environmental Monitoring and Assessment 197, 404 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10661-025-13820-1

[2] Eugenio, F.D., Diola, M.D., Seranilla, J.L., Cañalita, C.B., Talan, M.O., and Tanchuling, M.N. (2024) Public Perception and Socio-economic Factors on Willingness to Pay for Community-based Solid Waste Management and Plastic Waste Densification in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science 153(6A): 2097–2109.

[3] Talavera, A.L., Dalida, L.M., and Diola, M.D. (2024) Riverine macroplastic survey along the segments of Tullahan River in Metro Manila, Philippines. Frontiers in Environmental Science 12:1396525. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2024.1396525

[4] Sadie, N.T., Falcutila, S.L., Florentino, A.S.P., and Diola, M.D. (2024) Assessment of e-commerce plastic waste management during the COVID-19 pandemic in Dasmariñas, Cavite. Techno-Science Research Journal 12 Special Issue 49-56. https://techno-srj.itc.edu.kh/public/journal/document/Special%20Issue-Eraget%202023.pdf

[5] Galahitigama, H., Senavirathna, M.D.H.J., Fujino, T., Tanchuling, M., and Diola, M. (2024) Micro and Nano Plastics Effect on Growth and Development of Rice (Oryza sativa L.): A Review. International Journal of Environmental Research 18, 32. https://doi.org/10.1007/s41742-024-00588-4

[6] Lontoc, G.D., Diola, M.D., and Peralta, M.T. (June 2023) Multi-criteria evaluation of suitable locations for temporary disaster waste storage sites: the case of Cavite, Philippines. Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10163-023-01705-9

[7] Osorio, E.D., Tanchuling M.N. and Diola, M.D. (Sep 2021) “Microplastics Occurrence in Surface Waters and Sediments in Five River Mouths of Manila Bay”. Frontiers in Environmental Science. 9:719274. https://doi.org/10.3389/fenvs.2021.719274

Recent Presentations:

[1] Santos, T.B., Diola, M.D. and Eugenio, F.T., “Assessing the Performance and Environmental Impacts of an Electric Plastic Densifier as a Waste Utilization Technology in the Philippines”. 1st International Conference on Sustainable Energy and Environmental Technology for Circular Economy Bangkok. 4-6 August 2024, Bangkok, Thailand

[2] Diola, M.D., “Sanitary Landfills: Site Selection, Design and Management”. 23rd Regions IV-A and IV-B Technical Conference. 11-12 April 2024, NCCC Convention Hall, Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.