Manuel B. Garcia
AssociateFounding Director of Educational Innovation and Technology Hub at FEU Institute of Technology
Valenzuela, Metro Manila · FEU Institute of Technology
Personal Information
Short Biography
Manuel B. Garcia is a professor of information technology and the founding director of the Educational Innovation and Technology Hub (EdITH) at FEU Institute of Technology, Manila, Philippines. He is a graduate of Doctor of Information Technology from the University of the East and is presently a student of Doctor of Philosophy in Education at the University of the Philippines. His interdisciplinary research interest includes topics that, individually or collectively, cover the disciplines of education and information technology. He is a licensed professional teacher and a proud member of the National Research Council of the Philippines – an attached agency to the country’s Department of Science and Technology (DOST-NRCP).
Skills
Graphic Design
Expert (85%)
Research Writing
Expert (90%)
Web Development
Master (95%)
Adobe Photoshop
Master (100%)
Web Design
Master (95%)
Educational Qualification
Doctoral ┃ Feb 2022 - Present
Doctor of Philosophy in Education
Research and Evaluation · University of the Philippines Diliman
Doctoral ┃ Jan 2017 - Aug 2022
Doctor of Information Technology
Information Technology · University of the East
Masteral ┃ Jun 2014 - May 2016
Master in Information Technology
Information Technology · STI College Cubao
Tertiary ┃ Jun 2009 - May 2013
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Education
Computer Education · Technological University of the Philippines
Secondary ┃ Jun 2005 - Mar 2009
Valenzuela National High School
Work Experience
Full-time ┃ Sep 2022 - Present - (1 year and 7 months)
Founding Director at FEU Institute of Technology
Educational Innovation and Technology Hub
Full-time ┃ Mar 2018 - Present - (6 years and 1 month)
Professor at FEU Institute of Technology
College of Computer Studies and Multimedia Arts
Full-time ┃ Mar 2017 - Mar 2018 - (1 year and 1 month)
Department Head at STI College Taft
Information Technology Department
Full-time ┃ Jun 2014 - Mar 2017 - (2 years and 9 months)
Information Technology Instructor at STI College Taft
Information Technology Department
Full-time ┃ Jun 2013 - Mar 2014 - (9 months)
Information Technology Instructor at STI College Caloocan
Information Technology Department
Honors and Awards
Research Excellence Awardee 2023
Issued by FEU Institute of Technology on December 15, 2023
World's Top 2% Scientists 2023
Issued by Elsevier on October 01, 2023
PhD Student Achiever 2023
Issued by University of the Philippines Diliman on June 20, 2023
2023 STI Distinguished Alumni Award
Issued by STI College Cubao on April 12, 2023
STI Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes outstanding alumni who have made significant contributions to their respective businesses and communities, giving credit to the university via their accomplishments.
Best Paper in the Engineering and Computer Technology Category
Issued by 2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Engineering and Technology, Education, Management and Development Studies (IMCETEMDS) on December 10, 2022
Licenses and Certifications
Adobe Certified Professional in Visual Design Using Adobe Photoshop
Issued by Adobe on March 08, 2024
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Author/Writer
Issued by National Book Development Board on February 29, 2024
Research Methods Microspecialization Pathway
Issued by Development Academy of the Philippines on October 05, 2023
PMI Project Management Ready
Issued by Project Management Institute on August 15, 2023
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Information Technology Specialist in HTML5 Application Development
Issued by Certiport on June 01, 2022
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Attendee
AI for Quality
Awarded by Philippine Society for Quality, Inc. on February 05, 2024
Organizer
Nanolearning: Bite-Sized Content as the Next Big Trend in Contemporary Education
Awarded by Educational Innovation and Technology Hub on December 12, 2023
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Speaker
Tech-Enabled Pedagogies: Empowering Modern Teachers with Educational Technologies
Awarded by Educational Innovation and Technology Hub on August 09, 2023
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Attendee
Information Security and Solutions for Higher Education
Awarded by University of Perpetual Help System DALTA on October 29, 2021
Attendee
SmartPLS: A Graphical Tool for Teaching and Learning Data Analysis in Research
Awarded by University of the Philippines Cebu on September 03, 2021
Organizations and Memberships
National Research Council of the Philippines
Regular Member · February 23, 2022 - Present
National Research Council of the Philippines
Associate Member · August 17, 2021 - February 23, 2022
Research Publications
Letter ┃ DOI: 10.1007/s10439-024-03506-z
The Lure of the Podium: The Seductive Appeal of Predatory Conference Speaker Invitations
Annals of Biomedical Engineering, 2024
Garcia M.B.
Conference paper ┃ DOI: 10.1109/ICE-SMARTECH59237.2023.10461954
Comparative Analysis of Machine Learning Models for Relative Humidity Prediction in the Philippines
2023 1st IEEE International Conference on Smart Technology: Advances in Smart Technology for Sustainable Well-Being, ICE-SMARTec 2023, 2023, 72-77
Lagrazon P.G.G.; Japor J.E.E.; Susa J.A.B.; Abante M.V.; Maaliw R.R.; Platon A.B.; Lagman A.C.; Garcia M.B.
Conference Paper ┃ DOI: 10.1145/3625704.3625729
MILES Virtual World: A Three-Dimensional Avatar-Driven Metaverse-Inspired Digital School Environment for FEU Group of Schools
7th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology, 2023, 23-29
Garcia M.B.; Adao R.T.; Pempina E.B.; Quejado C.K.; Maranan C.R.B.
Conference Paper ┃ DOI: 10.1145/3625704.3625730
Remodeling a Mobile Educational Metaverse Using a Co-Design Approach: Challenges, Issues, and Expected Features
7th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology, 2023, 47-54
Garcia M.B.; Adao R.T.; Ualat O.N.; Yabut A.C.
Article ┃ DOI: 10.3390/asi6050096
ChatGPT as a Virtual Dietitian: Exploring Its Potential as a Tool for Improving Nutrition Knowledge
Applied System Innovation, 2023, 6(5), 1-18
The field of health and medical sciences has witnessed a surge of published research exploring the applications of ChatGPT. However, there remains a dearth of knowledge regarding its specific potential and limitations within the domain of nutrition. Given the increasing prevalence of nutrition-related diseases, there is a critical need to prioritize the promotion of a comprehensive understanding of nutrition. This paper examines the potential utility of ChatGPT as a tool for improving nutrition knowledge. Specifically, it scrutinizes its characteristics in relation to personalized meal planning, dietary advice and guidance, food intake tracking, educational materials, and other commonly found features in nutrition applications. Additionally, it explores the potential of ChatGPT to support each stage of the Nutrition Care Process. Addressing the prevailing question of whether ChatGPT can replace healthcare professionals, this paper elucidates its substantial limitations within the context of nutrition practice and education. These limitations encompass factors such as incorrect responses, coordinated nutrition services, hands-on demonstration, physical examination, verbal and non-verbal cues, emotional and psychological aspects, real-time monitoring and feedback, wearable device integration, and ethical and privacy concerns have been highlighted. In summary, ChatGPT holds promise as a valuable tool for enhancing nutrition knowledge, but further research and development are needed to optimize its capabilities in this domain.