Assistant Professor 6
Institute of Computer Science
University of the Philippines Los Baños
College 4031, Laguna, Philippines

Academic Training

1. Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science, (course work units)
   (Major in High-Performance Computing, Minor in Artificial Intelligence)
   Mississippi State University, MS 39762, USA
2. Master of Science in Computer Science, 1999
   (Minor in Management Science)
   University of the Philippines Los Baños, College 4031, Laguna, Philippines
3. Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering, 1996
   (Minor in Computational Intelligence)
   University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia 30602, USA

Research Interests

• Application of Soft Computing and Computational Intelligence Techniques in Optimizing Agricultural, Biological, Environmental, Natural and Artificial Engineering Systems
  • Genetic Algorithms
  • Artificial Neural Networks
  • Committee Machines
  • Fuzzy Inference Sets
  • Ant Colony Optimization and Swarm Intelligence
  • Artificial Chemistry
  • Cellular Automata
  • Reinforcement Learning
  • QualiFIED Sensor: Quality Feed Ingredient Evaluation by Digital Sensing
• High-Performance Computing
  • Computational intelligence, machine learning and multi-agent approaches to scheduling parallel tasks for dynamic load balancing of parallel scientific computations
  • Cluster Computing
  • Distributed Computing
• Networking and Data Communications
  • Optimization of Sensor Networks
  • Optimal Schedule for Wireless Mobile Networks
  • Structural Characterization and Temporal Dynamics of Various Natural, Social and Artificial Networks in the Philippines
• Simulation and Modeling
  • 2D and 3D N-Body Simulations
  • 1D, 2D and 3D Heat Transfer Simulations
  • Wavepacket Simulations
  • Soil Erosion
  • Oil Spill
  • Plant Growth Simulations

Selected Research Publications

Refereed Journal Articles and Abstracts

1. R.M. Matugas and J.P. PABICO. 2008. Training-Less Optical Recognition of Printed Characters Using Equation Fitting. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines 30(1):163-164. (ISSN 0115-8848; Abstract)
2. J.P. PABICO, E.R.E. Mojica and J.R.L. Micor. 2008. An Improved Exon-Intron Recognition via a Committee of Machines. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines 30(1):117. (ISSN 0115-8848; Abstract)
3. T.J.K.P. Monserrat and J.P. PABICO. 2008. Visualizing Relationships in Hypertext Documents Using Quasi-Hierarchical Graphs in 3D Hyperbolic Space. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines 30(1):187. (ISSN 0115-8848; Abstract)
4. J.P. PABICO and C.C.P. Arevalo. 2008. Patterns of Internet-Based Friendship Among Residents of Los Banos, Laguna: The Friendster Case. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines 30(1):220. (ISSN 0115-8848; Abstract)
5. J.P. PABICO and E.A. Albacea. 2008. The Interactive Effects of Operators and Parameters to GA Performance Under Different Problem Sizes. Philippine Computing Journal (To appear August 2008).
6. J.P. PABICO. 2007. "Breeding" Genetic Coefficients in Plant Growth Simulation Models. Philippine Journal of Crop Science 31(1):54-55 (ISSN 0115-463X; Abstract)
7. A.V. De Grano and J.P. PABICO. 2007. A Neural Network-based Computer Color Vision for Grading Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum). Philippine Journal of Crop Science 31(1):130 (ISSN 0115-463X; Abstract)
8. D.A. Dizon and J.P. PABICO. 2007. A Low Cost Machine Vision System for Real-Time Fire Detection. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines 29(1):130-131 (ISSN 0115-8848; Abstract).
9. A.V. De Grano and J.P. PABICO. 2007. Automating the Classification of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) Maturity Using Image Analysis and Neural Networks. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines 29(1):131-132 (ISSN 0115-8848; Abstract).
10. M. Balasubramaniam, R.L. Cariño, I. Banicescu, and J.P. PABICO. 2005. Performance Evaluation of a Dynamic Load Balancing Library for Cluster Computing. International Journal of Computational Science and Engineering (IJCSE) 1(2/3/4):118-133, InderScience Publishers publication. (Abstract)
11. I. Banicescu, R.L. Cariño, J.P. PABICO and M. Balasubramaniam. 2005. Design and Implementation of a Dynamic Load Balancing Library. Parallel Computing (special issue on Heterogeneous Computing) 31(7):736-756. (Abstract)
12. E.R.E Mojica, J.R.L. Micor, C.C. Deocaris and J.P. PABICO. 2005. Development and Validation of a Neural Network Model for Splice-Site Recognition in Human Genome Sequences. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines 27(1):87 (ISSN 0115-8848).
13. J.P. PABICO and O.L. Bondoc. 2004. SIMBREED: Simulated Animal Breeding as a Computational Metaphor for Optimizing Agricultural Systems. Philippine Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences 30(2): 103-111. (Abstract)
14. J.P. PABICO, E.R.E. Mojica, J.R.L. Micor, A.Q. Nato Jr. and C.C. Deocaris. 2004. Solving Hard Computational Problems by In Silico Molecular Catalysis. Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines 26(1):126. (ISSN 0115-8848; Abstract)
15. J.P. PABICO, E.R.E. Mojica and J.R.L. Micor. 2003. Artificial Chemistry: Basic Concepts and Applications to Combinatorial Problems. Kimika: The Journal of Chemical Society of the Philippines 19(2): 77-82. (ISSN: 0115-2130;Abstract)
16. O.L. Bondoc, C.D. Veluz, J.P. PABICO and V.G. Argañosa. 1999. Analysis of Inbreeding in a Local Herd of Duroc Pigs. The Philippine Agricultural Scientist 83(2): 198-200. (ISSN: 0031-7454).
17. J.P. PABICO, G. Hoogenboom, and R.W. McClendon. 1999. Determination of Cultivar Coefficients of Crop Models Using a Genetic Algorithm: A Conceptual Framework. Transactions of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers 42(1):223-232. (ISSN: 0001-2351).
18. R.P. Novero, E.L. Aragon, and J.P. PABICO. 1992. Lime and P-Fertilizer Management for Acid Upland Soils Grown to Rice. The Philippine Journal of Crop Science 17:1 (ps25)

Peer-Reviewed Articles in Conference Proceedings

1. J.P. PABICO. Optimizing the Cultivar Coefficients in Ceres-Rice Model Using Simulated Breeding, In Proceedings (CD-ROM) of the Joint 19th Philippine Agricultural Engineering Week, 58th Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers Annual National Convention, and 6th International Agricultural Engineering Conference and Exhibition, College, Laguna, Philippines, 21-25 April 2008. (Submitted 28 February 2008; Accepted 29 March 2008; Presented 23 April 2008; Abstract)
2. J.P. PABICO. A Simple Ant Model for Aligning Sequences, In Proceedings (CD-ROM) of the International Symposium on ICT for Health, Ateneo De Manila University, 29 February-01 March 2008. (Submitted 08 February 2008; Accepted 09 February 2008; Presented 29 February 2008; Abstract)
3. J.P. PABICO, E.R.E. Mojica and J.R.L. Micor. Design of a Homogeneous Ensemble for Splice-Site Identification in Human Sequences, In Proceedings (CD-ROM) of the 10th International Conference on Molecular Systems Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman, 25-28 February 2008. pp. 60-62. (Submitted 02 November 2007; Accepted 16 December 2007; Presented 27 February 2008; Abstract)
4. J.P. PABICO and A.V. De Grano. Efficient Grading of Tomato Maturity Using a Majority-Vote Committee of Computer-Based Color Classifiers, In Proceedings of the 7th ISSAAS (International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences) Philippine National Convention and Annual Meeting, SEARCA, College, Laguna, 25-26 October 2007. p. 62. (Submitted 06 September 2007; Accepted 30 September 2007; Presented 26 October 2007; Abstract).
5. A.L. Zarsuela and J.P. PABICO. A Neural Network Model for Classifying Duck Eggs Using Computer Vision, In Proceedings of the 7th ISSAAS (International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences) Philippine National Convention and Annual Meeting, SEARCA, College, Laguna, 25-26 October 2007. p. 55. (Submitted 06 September 2007; Accepted 30 September 2007; Presented 26 October 2007; Abstract).
6. J.P. PABICO. Wavepacket Simulations in a Message-Passing Cluster Environment Using a Multi-agent-based Loop Scheduling, In Proceedings (CDROM ISSN 1656-2666) of the Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas Volume 3. 24th SPP National Physics Congress, Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines, 25-27 October 2006. Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas. (Abstract)
7. J.P. PABICO. Artificial Catalytic Reactions in 2D for Combinatorial Optimization, In Proceedings of the 3rd Symposium on Mathematical Aspects of Computer Science (SMACS 2006), Adventists University of the Philippines, Silang, Cavite, Philippines, 16-20 October 2006. Computing Society of the Philippines. (Abstract)
8. J.P. PABICO. A Framework for Multiagent-Based Scheduling of Parallel Jobs. In Proceedings (CDROM ISSN 1908-1146) of the 6th Philippine Computing Science Congress (PCSC 2006), Ateneo De Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines, 28-29 March 2006. p. C7. Computing Society of the Philippines. (Abstract)
9. J.P. PABICO. Simultaneously Solving Computational Problems Using an Artificial Chemical Reactor. In Proceedings (CDROM ISSN 1908-1146) of the 6th Philippine Computing Science Congress (PCSC 2006), Ateneo De Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines, 28-29 March 2006. p. C2. Computing Society of the Philippines. (Abstract)
10. S. Dhandayuthapani, I. Banicescu, R.L. Cariño, E. Hansen, J.P. PABICO, and M. Rashid. Automatic Selection of Loop Scheduling Algorithms Using Reinforcement Learning. In Proceedings of the International Workshop on Challenges of Large Applications in Distributed Environments (HPDC-CLADE 2005), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, USA, 24 July 2005. pp 87-94. IEEE Computer Society Press. (Abstract)
11. R.L. Cariño, M. Balasubramaniam, I. Banicescu, and J.P. PABICO. Overhead Analysis of a Dynamic Load Balancing Library for Cluster Computing. In Proceedings (CDROM) of the 19th International Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium (IPDPS2005), 14th International Heterogeneous Computing Workshop (IPDPS-HCW 2005), Denver, Colorado, USA, 4-8 April 2005, pp. 122b. IEEE Computer Society Press. (Abstract)
12. M. Balasubramaniam, K. Barker, I. Banicescu, N. Chrisochoides, J.P. PABICO, and R.L. Cariño. A Novel Dynamic Load Balancing Library for Cluster Computing. In Proceedings of the 3rd International Symposium on Parallel and Distributed Computing (ISPDC 2004)/Third International Workshop on Algorithms, Models and Tools for Parallel Computing on Heterogeneous Networks (HeteroPar 2004), Cork, Ireland, 5-7 July 2004, pp. 346-353. IEEE Computer Society Press. (Abstract)
13. J.P. PABICO, M.J.M. Mendoza and M.C.A. Gendrano. Solving Symmetric and Asymmetric TSPs by Artificial Chemistry. In Proceedings (CDROM) of the 4th Philippine Computing Science Congress, UPLB, 14-15 February 2004. p. D1. Computing Society of the Philippines (Abstract)
14. J.P. PABICO, and E.A. Albacea. Standardizing Genetic Algorithms Using Experimental Models. In Proceedings of Workshop and Conference on Modeling, Simulation, and Scientific Computing (Model 99), Ateneo de Manila University, 19-20 November 1999.

Conference Papers

1. J.P. PABICO, C.D. De Sagun, J.P.C. Galang and J.A.C. Hermocilla. Perceptions of Social Loafing and its Measurements in Undergraduate Computer Programming Groups, 2008 Network of CALABARZON Educational Institutions, Inc. (NOCEI) Research Forum (Abstract; Submitted 30 September 2008; Accepted 08 October 2008).
2. C.C.P. Arevalo and J.P. PABICO. Automatic Characterization of a Friendster Network Using a Data Mining WebBot, 2008 Network of CALABARZON Educational Institutions, Inc. (NOCEI) Research Forum (Abstract; Submitted 30 September 2008; Accepted 08 October 2008).
3. E.R.E. Mojica , J.P. PABICO and J.R.L. Micor. Primal and Dual Neural Models for Correlating [Co] and [Ni] with the Absorbance Profile of Co-Ni Mixture, 2008 Network of CALABARZON Educational Institutions, Inc. (NOCEI) Research Forum (Abstract; Submitted 30 September 2008; Accepted 08 October 2008).
4. J.P. PABICO, A.V. De Grano and A.L. Zarsuela. Accuracy of Neural Models as Classifiers in Machine Vision Systems for Automating the Grading Processes of Tomatoes and Eggs, 2008 Network of CALABARZON Educational Institutions, Inc. (NOCEI) Research Forum (Abstract; Submitted 30 September 2008; Accepted 08 October 2008).
5. J.P. PABICO, J.R.L. Micor and E.R.E. Mojica. A Neural Prototype for a Virtual Chemical Spectrophotometer, 6th National Conference on IT in Education, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 23-24 October 2008 (Abstract; Submitted 14 September 2008; Accepted 02 October 2008).
6. J.P. PABICO. Simulating the Trajectories of One-Dimensional Pseudoparticles with Parallel Agents, 6th National Conference on IT in Education, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 23-24 October 2008 (Abstract; Submitted 14 September 2008; Accepted 02 October 2008).
7. J.P. PABICO. Inferences in a Virtual Community: Demography, User Preferences, and Network Topology, 6th National Conference on IT in Education, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 23-24 October 2008 (Abstract; Submitted 14 September 2008; Accepted 02 October 2008).
8. J.P. PABICO, J.A.C. Hermocilla, J.P.C. Galang and C.D. De Sagun. Perceived Social Loafing in Undergraduate Software Engineering Teams, 6th National Conference on IT in Education, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 23-24 October 2008 (Abstract; Submitted 14 September 2008; Accepted 02 October 2008).
9. J.P. PABICO. Molecular Dynamics as a Computational Metaphor for Search, Optimization and Machine Learning, First DOST-PCASTRD National Symposium on Science and Technology (NSST 2008), SEARCA, UPLB, 08-09 October 2008. (Invited Paper; Abstract)
10. J.P. PABICO and E.R.E. Mojica. Coevolution in Artificial Catalytic Reactions, 28th Annual Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) Meeting and Symposium (28th APAMS), Georgetown University, Washington DC, USA, 22-24 May 2008. (Submitted 01 March 2008; Accepted 06 March 2008; Abstract)
11. J.R.L. Micor, E.R.E Mojica and J.P. PABICO. Recognition of Gene Acceptor Site via Ensemble Boosting, 10th Eurasia Conference on Chemical Sciences (EuAsC2S-10), Manila, Philippines, 07-11 January 2008. (Submitted 13 August 2007, Accepted 20 August 2007; Abstract)
12. J.P. PABICO. Parallel Modeling and Analysis of Hydrologic Flow Routing Algorithms, 2007 International Workshop on Modeling, Simulation, and Scientific Computing (MODEL 2007), Boracay Regency Beach Resort and Convention Center, Boracay, Philippines, 25-28 February 2007 (Submitted 10 January 2007; Accepted 27 January 2007; Abstract).
13. J.P. PABICO. Parallel Implementation of the D8 Flow Routing Algorithm in a Geographic Information System, CAS 2nd Symposium on Collaborative Research on the Environment, CAS, UPLB, 7 December 2006. (Abstract)
14. R.L. Cariño, I. Banicescu, J.P. PABICO and M. Rashid. Quantum Trajectories with Dynamic Loop Scheduling and Reinforcement Learning, IEEE International Conference on Cluster Computing (Cluster 2005), Burlington, Massachusetts, USA, 26-30 September 2005.
15. E.R.E. Mojica, J.R.L. Micor, C.C. Deocaris and J.P. PABICO. Development and Validation of a Neural Network Model for Splice-Site Recognition in Human Genome Sequences, 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila, Philippines, 14-15 July 2005.
16. E.R.E. Mojica, C.C. Deocaris, J.R.L. Micor, A.Q. Nato, and J.P. PABICO. Solving Hard Computational Problems via In Silico Molecular Catalysis. Joint Meeting: International Conference on Molecular Simulation (ICMS) and Computational Science Workshop 2004 (CSW2004), 13-15 January 2004, Tsukuba, Japan. Won Best Poster in the Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Division during the 26th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila, Philippines, 14-15 July 2004.
17. J.P. PABICO and C.C. Deocaris. A Neural Network Model for Splice-Site Recognition of Human Genome Sequences, 30th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, U.P. College of Medicine, 1-2 December 2003. Won Second Prize in Bioinformatics Category.
18. C.C. Deocaris, E.R.E. Mojica, J.R.L. Micor and J.P. PABICO. Faster Radiation Hybrid Map Construction and Integration via In Silico Catalytic Reactions, 30th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, U.P. College of Medicine, 1-2 December 2003.
19. J.P. PABICO, J.R.L. Micor and E.R.E. Mojica. Solving the Scheduling Problem Using Artificial Chemistry, 32nd Annual Convention of the Chemical Society of the Philippines, Southern Tagalog Chapter, ERDB, Forestry, UPLB, 21-22 October 2003.

ICS Technical Abstracts

1. M.G. Jamon and J.P. PABICO. A Framework for Rendering Memory-Bound Images on a Cost-Efficient Tiled Display (Abstract).
2. T.J.K.P. Monserrat and J.P. PABICO. A Software System for Visualizing Web Sites Using Quasi-Hierarchical Graphs in 3D Hyperbolic Space (Abstract).

Recent Research Awards

1. Metro Manila Commission Professorial Chair, 01 July 2008-30 June 2009
2. 2008 Outstanding Young Scientist of the Philippines in the field of Computer Science, National Academy of Science and Technology
3. Best Scientific Paper Award in the Livestock and Feeds Theme for the paper entitled A Neural Network Model for Classifying Duck Eggs Using Computer Vision, International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS) - Philippines, 2007
4. Best Scientific Paper Award in the Agricultural Productivity, Food Processing, and Food Safety Theme for the paper entitled Efficient Grading of Tomato Maturity Using a Majority-Vote Committee of Computer-Based Color Classifiers , International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS) - Philippines, 2007
5. Best Scientific Poster in the Engineering Sciences and Technology Division for the poster paper entitled Automating the Classification of Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) Maturity Using Image Analysis and Neural Networks, National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines (NAST), 2007
6. UP President's International Publication Award for the journal article entitled Design and Implementation of a Dynamic Load Balancing Library published in ISI journal Parallel Computing Vol. 31 No. 7, UP System, 2005
7. Best Scientific Poster in the Chemical, Mathematical and Physical Sciences Division for the poster paper entitled Solving Hard Computational Problems via In Silico Molecular Catalysis, National Academy of Science and Technology of the Philippines (NAST), 2004
8. Second Best Scientific Poster in the Bioinformatics Category for the poster paper entitled A Neural Network Model for Splice-Site Recognition of Human Genome Sequences, Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (PSBMB), 2003
9. Best Scientific Poster for the poster paper entitled SIMBREED: Simulated Animal Breeding as a Computational Metaphor for Optimizing Agricultural Systems, Philippine Society of Animal Science, 2003
10. Barrier Graduate Engineering Fellowship, Mississippi State University, 2004-2005
11. Graduate Research Assistantship, Mississippi State University, 2004-2005
12. Graduate Research Assistantship, University of Georgia, 1994-1996

Links

• Personal webpage: http://jaderick.pabico.googlepages.com
• My wife's personal webpage (Necie B. Mabazza-Pabico)
• My son's personal webpage (Nathan M. Pabico)
• My dogs' webpages at Dogster:
  • Q (Princess Aurora of Aquinas)
  • Data (QContinuum Lt. Cmdr. Data)
  • Einstein (Jag of CLC Farms)
  • Equinox (QContinuum Equinox)
• My Comprehensive Resume
• My OpenPGP Public Key (Expired)
• List of publications at getCITED.org (http://www.getcited.org/mbrz/11120313)