Jonathan S. Cabrera, PhD
Asst. Prof. / Research Director, Davao Oriental State University
Dr. Jonathan S. Cabrera is an Associate Professor IV and Director for Research at Davao Oriental State University (DOrSU), Philippines, with established leadership in artificial intelligence, geospatial analytics, and computational environmental science. He is currently nominated as Section Chair for Information and Communication Technology and as Vice Chair of NRCP Division VII (Engineering and Industrial Research), reflecting his growing role in shaping national research directions in engineering, computing, and industrial innovation.
He earned his PhD in Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering from Hiroshima University, Japan, under the MEXT-funded Next Generation Fellowship. He also holds a Master of Engineering from Hiroshima University through the JDS/JICA Scholarship, a Master’s in Information Technology from the University of the Immaculate Conception, and was awarded a Master of Environmental Technology through the CHED Equivalency Program at Miriam College. He is currently pursuing a second doctoral degree in Information Technology at the University of Southeastern Philippines, strengthening his interdisciplinary foundation in advanced computing and environmental systems.
His research program focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning, and geospatial technologies to address complex environmental, ecological, and disaster resilience challenges. His work spans species distribution modeling, climate change impact assessment, flood and coastal vulnerability analysis, and renewable energy optimization, contributing to science-based decision-making for sustainability and climate adaptation.
Dr. Cabrera has secured and led multiple competitive research grants from national and international funding agencies, including CHED-funded projects (₱13,500,000), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-supported initiatives (₱63,000), and DENR-EMBC funding (₱19,000,000). Recently, three of his proposed research projects were approved by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP), further affirming the scientific merit and national relevance of his research agenda.
He has also published extensively in high-impact international journals and presented research outputs in global scientific conferences across Asia, Europe, and Australia. His scholarly contributions are recognized for integrating advanced computational methods with real-world applications in disaster risk reduction, biodiversity conservation, marine systems modeling, and sustainable energy systems.
As a research leader, he established the Computational Analytics for a Resilient Earth and Advanced Complex Computing for Environmental and Life Systems (CARE-ACCESS) High Performance Computing (HPC) laboratory, a Board of Regents–approved facility designed to advance high-performance computing, AI-driven modeling, and interdisciplinary environmental research.