He has done various researches on resilience of structures to severe winds, floods, earthquakes, and fires, post-disaster structural assessment, and also suitable shelters and evacuation centers. He has been involved in providing technical assistance in the aftermath of the flash floods caused by Typhoon Sendong in Iligan City, Negros and Bohol earthquakes, and Typhoon Yolanda. He is a research and extension affiliate at the UP National Engineering Center – Building Research Service. At present, he is pursuing Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of Auckland, studying the socioeconomic effect of building regulations on severe wind resilience. Area of Expertise