Charissa Ferrera

Charissa Ferrera currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman since August 2020 and as a Visiting Scientist on Nutrient Pollution and Ocean Acidification through the Department of Science and Technology's Balik Scientist Program. Additionally, Charissa has been a Fellow with L'Oreal-UNESCO Philippines since June 2018, leading a project on advanced isotope techniques and science communication. Previous roles include University Researcher IV and Senior Science Research Specialist at the University of the Philippines Diliman, as well as Consultant positions at the Marine Environment and Resources Foundation. Charissa's academic background includes a PhD in Mechanical and Environmental Informatics from Tokyo Institute of Technology and a Master's degree in Marine Science from the University of the Philippines, complemented by a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry from the same institution.