Sandra G. Catane, Ph.D.

Professor


Position/DesignationEducational BackgroundResearch InterestsSelected Publications

Position/Designation

Professor
Deputy Director for Resources and Facilities

Educational Background

PhD in Environmental Hazards (1992)
Kobe University, Kobe, Japan

Research Interests

Volcanology, Geohazards, Engineering Geology

Selected Publications

Abuda, J. B., Saturay, R. M., Catane, S. G., & Guevarra, I., 2026. Lithologically-constrained, machine learning-based temporal landslide prediction models using rainfall time series for the Benguet First Engineering District, Philippines. Bulletin of Engineering Geology and the Environment, https://doi.org/10.1007/s10064-025-04764-4.

Catane, S.G., Flora, J.R.R., Carag, J.W.M., Capino, J.B., Go, C.M., Panganiban, A.L.L., 2024. Development in an environmentally critical coastal area: The risk perception on natural hazards and the New Manila International Airport by fishing communities in Taliptip, Philippines. Ocean and Coastal Management, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ocecoaman.2024.107127

Catane, S.G., Veracruz, N.A.S., Flora, J.R.R., Go, C.M.M., Enrera, R.E. and Santos, E.R.U., 2019. Mechanism of a low-angle translational block slide: evidence from the September 2018 Naga landslide, Philippines. Landslides, DOI 10.1007/s10346-019-01212-9

Antonio, R.J.M., Catane, S.G., Fernando, A.G.S., Tejada, M.L.G., Peleo-Alampay, A.M., Fernandez, A.R.C., Tangunan, D.N., Abad, M.L.C. and Baluta, A.C., 2017. Allen Phonolite: a proposed lithodemic unit in Northern Samar, Philippines. Journal of the Geological Society of the Philippines 71(1-2):3-15. ISSN No. 0368-2331

Catane, S.G., Abon, C.C., Saturay, R.M. Jr., Mendoza, E.P. and Futalan, K.M., 2012. Landslide-amplified flash floods – The June 2008 Panay Island flooding, Philippines. Geomorphology, 169-170:55-63. DOI: 10.1016/j.geomorph.2012.04.008

Catane, S.G. and the DRiMS Team, 2012. Sensor-based landslide monitoring for early warning system: The Philippine experience. In: Proceedings of the 8th Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) Research Symposium on Multi-hazards around the Pacific Rim, Sendai, Japan, 20-22 September 2012.

Catane, S.G., Zarco, M.S.H., Cabria, H.B., Teves, J.K.A. and Mendoza, E.P., 2012. Emplacement of the Mana-ol rockslide and associated hazards. In: Proceedings of the 4th Regional Conference on Geological Engineering – Research-based Education in Geological and geo-resources Engineering for Sustainable Development in ASEAN Region, Vientiane, Lao PDR, March 12-13 2012, 7 p.

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