About

TEACHER. SCIENTIST. HUSBAND AND FATHER.

Dr. Rene C. Batac is an Associate Professor of Physics from the Department of Physics, College of Science, De La Salle University (DLSU) - Manila. He is handling graduate and undergraduate courses for science, engineering, and education majors in the University. He also leads a research team on Complex Systems, conducting research on the dynamics and organization of complex systems in nature and society. His works span a broad range of topics, including natural hazards (such as landslides and earthquakes), economic and social interactions, and urban growth, among others.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics (2011)

National Institute of Physics, College of Science

University of the Philippines Diliman

Research Supervisor: Dr. Christopher Monterola

Master of Science in Physics (2008)

National Institute of Physics, College of Science

University of the Philippines Diliman

Research Supervisor: Dr. Christopher Monterola

Bachelor of Science in Physics (2006)

National Institute of Physics, College of Science

University of the Philippines Diliman

Research Supervisor: Dr. Johnrob Bantang

Teaching

Associate Professor of Physics (2018-present)

Physics Department, College of Science

De La Salle University - Manila

Assistant Professor of Physics (2011-2018)

Instructor (2006-2011)

National Institute of Physics, College of Science

University of the Philippines Diliman

Research

Ph.D. Researcher (2018-present)

Physics Department, College of Science, De La Salle University - Manila

Manila, Philippines

Ph.D. Faculty and Research Mentor (2011-2018)

Researcher and Member (2003-2018)

Instrumentation Physics Laboratory

National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Diliman

Quezon City, Philippines

Postdoctoral Scientist (2012-2014)

Max-Planck-Institut für Physik komplexer Systeme (MPIPKS)

Dresden, Germany

Personal and Family Life

Married to Stephanie I. Batac since 2012.

Daughter Stacie Renee I. Batac born on 2016.