Marilou Lucas - Researcher Profile

Department

College of Business, Economics and Accountancy

Professor IV

Contact

Email Address: mplucas@mmsu.edu.ph

Biography

Dr. Marilou P. Lucas is an agricultural economist holding the rank of Professor IV at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU). She teaches major undergraduate courses in Economics at the College of Business, Economics and Accountancy (CBEA) for the past 25 years. She also teaches Statistics in the Graduate School of MMSU.  She is actively involved in research activities focused on socioeconomics.  She obtained her Doctorate Degree at the University of the Philippines at Los Baños in 2008, Masteral in North Carolina State University, Raleigh, North Carolina, USA in 1991, and Bachelor’s Degree in Bukidnon State University in 1983 (Magna cum laude).  She obtained her PhD and MS degrees under the SEARCA and UNDP-FAO scholarship/fellowship, respectively. She was also awarded a Research Fellowship at the Asian Vegetable Research and Development Center (AVRDC) from July 1998-January 1999.

Dr. Lucas started as a Research Assistant before joining the academic group in 1992. She has also served various administrative functions which include: College Dean from June 2011 to May 2013; Director, CHED-Zonal Research Center for Region 1 and CAR, February 2010 to December 2011 and Director for Extension, June 2014 to January 2015. At present, she is the Director of Research. 

Her significant research involvement includes an on-going program on the Sustainable Production, Marketing and Utilization of True-to-Type Bolinao Chicken in Ilocos Region funded by PCAARRD (PhP 19.365M). For the past years, she also led external funded projects: (1) Garlic Commodity System in Region I funded by DA-BAR (PhP500,000); (2) Supply Chain Improvement of Bamboo Industry in Regions I and III (Phase I and Phase II) by DOST-PCAARRD (PhP2M); (3) Site Characterization and Economic Analysis of Intensive Cropping Systems in Rainfed Lowlands of Ilocos Norte funded by IRRI.

She has authored six (6) and co-authored 15 studies/papers/publications, two (2) of which are refereed, ISI/SCOPUS Indexed journals. Research-related awards received include: (1) DA SECRETARY’S AWARD for R&D Paper Published in an Institute of Science Information-Current Content Journal awarded by the Bureau of Agricultural Research; (2) BEST Ph.D. DISSERTATION AWARD from the College of Economics and Management, University of the Philippines at Los Banos, College, Laguna; (3) 2016 AFMA Gold R&D Paper Award by the DA-BAR.

Dr. Lucas is also being tapped as technical expert during commodity research reviews, regional symposia and referee of journal articles.  She has also shared her expertise in some training workshops along her fields of specialization.

Research Publication

  • Shirley C. Agrupis, Nathaniel Ericson R. Mateo, James Paul T. Madigal, Marilou P. Lucas. 2017. Production Process Optimization, and Performance Testing of MMSU Hydrous Bioethanol II as Renewable Engine Fuel. Science and Technology Journal. Volume 7; Issue Num. 2; December 2017; ISSN2012-0060
  • Stanley C. Malab; Marilou P. Lucas; Bradley G. Pacis; Beatriz S. Malab. 2011. Bamboo for the Furniture Industry in Regions 1 and 3. Exploring the Opportunities Towards Competitiveness: Supply Chain Improvement in Selected Commodities in AFNR (Phase I) PCARRD Book Series No. 183/2011 Issue Num. 183; December 2011
  • Marilou P. Lucas; Isabelita M. Pabuayon. 2011. Risk Perceptions, Attitudes, and Influential Factors of Rainfed Lowland Rice Farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development. Volume 8; Issue Num. 2; December 2011; ISSN1656-4383
  • Epifania O. Agustin, Maria Concepcion P. Baga, Marilou P. Lucas, Daisy R. Culannay, Antonio C. Morales, V Balasubramanian. 2007. On-farm Trial on Different Nitrogen Management Schemes in Rainfed Lowland Rice. MMSU Science and Technology Journal. Volume 1; Issue Num. 1; December 2007; ISSN2012-0060
  • Renato A. Villano, Marilou P. Lucas, Sushil Pandey. 2006. Technical Efficiency in Intensive Rainfed Cropping Systems in Northwest Luzon, The Philippines: A Stochastic Distance Function Approach. The IcfaiI Journal of Agricultural Economics. Volume 3; Issue Num. 4; October 2006; ISSN0973-2276
  • Marilou P. Lucas, S. Pandey, RA Villano, DA Culannay, and TF Marcos. 2000. Economics of Intensive Rainfed Lowland Rice-based Cropping Systems in Northwest Luzon, Philippines. In: Characterizing and Understanding Rainfed Environments eds. T.P. Toung, S.P. Kam, L. Wade, S. Pandey, B.A.M. Bouman, and B. Hardy. IRRI December 2000
  • Epifania O. Agustin; R Shrestha; B Tripathi; Marilou P. Lucas; Sixto R. Pascua, Jr.; JK Ladha; Teresita F. Marcos; DR Cullannay; Maria Concepcion P. Baga; DS Bucao; V Balasubramanian; A Morales; Sosimo Ma. Pablico; SR Obien. 2000. Sustainable Soil Management Options for Highly Intensified and Diversified Rainfed Lowland Rice-based Cropping Systems. Agriculture in the Ilocos: Farm Information and Technologies. Volume 2; July 2000
  • Pascua, SR., Marilou P. Lucas, Epifania O. Agustin, Nathaniel R. Alibuyog, TF Marcos, DA Valencia, DR Culannay, Maria Concepcion P. Baga, Dionisio S. Bucao, and SR Obien. 2000. Sustainability of Diverse Cropping Systems with Special Reference to Nutrient, Water, and Pest Management in the Rainfed Lowlands of Ilocos. PhilRice Technical Bulletin. Volume 5; Issue Num. 2; January 2000
  • Marilou P. Lucas, S Pandey, RA Villano, DR Culannay, TF Marcos. 2000. Economics of Intensive Rainfed Lowland Rice-based Cropping Systems in Northwest Luzon, Philippines. Characterizing and Understanding Rainfed Environments January 2000
  • FP Lansigan, CM Pascual, SR Francisco, AG Laborte, Marilou P. Lucas, JO Coladilla, LB Dimasuay, JC San Pedro, Rodel T. Utrera, TF Marcos, CT Hoanh, RP Roetter, RT Cruz, SR Obien. 2000. Exploring Agricultural Land Use Options for Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Systems Research for Optimizing Future Land Use in South and Southeast Asia Issue Num. 3; January 2000
  • Marilou P. Lucas, S Pandey, RA Villano, and DR Culannay. 1999. Characterization and Economic Analysis of Intensive Cropping Systems in Rainfed Lowlands of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Experimental Agriculture. Volume Vol. 35; June 1999; ISSN0014-4797
  • Marilou P. Lucas, S Pandey, RA Villano, DR Culannay, SR Obien. 1999. Characterization and Economic Analysis of Intensive Cropping Systems in Rainfed Lowlands of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. Experimental Agriculture. Volume 35; Issue Num. 2; April 1999; ISSN0014-4797
  • SR Francisco, NR Navarette, Jr., LB Dimasuay, FP Lansingan, CM Pascual, Marilou P. Lucas, JL Orno, R Roetter, CT Hoanh, AG Laborte, TF Marcos, CG Acosta, EO Agustin, ME Pascua, SR Pascua, Jr., RT Utrera, RT Cruz, SR Obien. 1998. A Systems Approach to Agricultural Land Use Planning at the Provincial and Municipal Levels of Ilocos Norte Province, Philippines. Exchange of Methodologies in Land Use Planning Issue Num. 1; January 1998

Citations

Author Title of the Paper Publication Citing Article Citing Author Citing Publication Year
Marilou P Lucas, Isabelita M Pabuayon Risk perceptions, attitudes, and influential factors of rainfed lowland rice farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines Elsevier A framework for assessing the value of seasonal climate forecasting in key agricultural decisions Duc-Anh An-Vo, Ando Mariot Radanielson, Shahbaz Mushtaq, Kate Reardon-Smith, Chris Hewitt Climate Services 2021
Marilou P Lucas, Isabelita M Pabuayon Risk perceptions, attitudes, and influential factors of rainfed lowland rice farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines MDPI Economic Sustainability and Multiple Risk Management Strategies: Examining Interlinked Decisions of Small American Farms Sudip Adhikari and Aditya R. Khanal Economic Sustainability and Multiple Risk Management Strategies: Examining Interlinked Decisions of Small American Farms 2021
Marilou P Lucas, Isabelita M Pabuayon Risk perceptions, attitudes, and influential factors of rainfed lowland rice farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines Elsevier Influence of peasant household differentiation and risk perception on soil and water conservation tillage technology adoption- an analysis of moderating effects based on government subsidies Liu Li, Shangguan Dingyi, LiXiao fang, Jiang Zhide Journal of Cleaner Production 2021
Marilou P Lucas, Isabelita M Pabuayon Risk perceptions, attitudes, and influential factors of rainfed lowland rice farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines E3S Web Conferences Factors that Influence Farmer’s Behavior Towards Risk Muhamad Nurdin Yusuf, Agus Yuniawan Isyanto and Sudradjat Sudradjat E3S Web Conferences 2021
Marilou P Lucas, Isabelita M Pabuayon Risk perceptions, attitudes, and influential factors of rainfed lowland rice farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines Asian Journal of Agriculture and Development The Impact of Livelihood Risk on Farmers of Different Poverty Types: Based on the Study of Typical Areas in Sichuan Province Xuanye Zeng, Zhuoying Fu, Xin Deng 2ORCID and Dingde Xu MDPI 2021
AC Morales, EO Agustin, MP Lucas, TF Marcos, DA Culanay Comparative efficiency of N management practices on rainfed lowland rice in Batac, Philippines. International Rice Research Notes EVALUATION OF UREA DEEP PLACEMENT AND FARMER MANAGEMENT PRACTICES ON PERFORMANCE AND GRAIN YIELD OF RICE (Oryza sativa L) AT THE TONO IRRIGATION SITE Amisu, M. UDSspace 2021
Marilou P Lucas, Isabelita M Pabuayon Risk perceptions, attitudes, and influential factors of rainfed lowland rice farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines Elsevier Micro-level quantification of determinants of eco-innovation adoption: An assessment of sustainable practices for cotton production in Pakistan Farhad Zulfiqar, Avishek Datta, Takuji W.Tsusaka, Muhammad Yaseen Sustainable Production and Consumption 2021
Marilou P Lucas, Isabelita M Pabuayon Risk perceptions, attitudes, and influential factors of rainfed lowland rice farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines Elsevier Factors effecting farmers’ risk attitude and risk perceptions: The case of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan Razza Ullah, Ganesh P. Shivakoti, Ghaffar Ali International Journal of Disaster Risk Reduction 2015
Renato A Villano, Marilou P Lucas, Sushil Pandey An Analysis of Scope Economies and Technical Efficiency in Intensive Rainfed Lowland Rice-based Cropping Systems in Northwest Luzon, Philippines Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Profitability analysis of organic vegetable production in Region 1 [Ilocos Region, Philippines Malab, B.S.; Viloria, L.J.M.; Lucas, M.P.; Agustin, E.O.; Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 2013

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