Dr. Charesma Grace K. Lud-Ayen

Dr. Charesma Grace Killip-Lud-ayen is a Registered Criminologist, Researcher, National Lecturer, and Speaker. She graduated with the degrees Bachelor of Science in Criminology (Cum Laude), Master of Science in Criminology, Doctor of Philosophy in Developmental Education, Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education majoring in Social Studies, and Doctor of Philosophy in Criminal Justice with Specialization in Criminology (Cum Laude) at the University of Baguio. She ranked number 8 in the Licensure Examinations for Criminologists in 2004. Her stint in the academe started in 2004 as a faculty member at the University of Baguio. She became the Student Body Adviser, Research Coordinator, Program Chair, and now the University of Baguio School of Criminal Justice and Public Safety dean. She was constantly awarded as a top-performing teacher at the University of Baguio and later awarded Top 1 Outstanding Academic Head by the Private Education Retirement Annuity Association. She had forged strong linkages and volunteered with both government and non-government organizations. The Professional Regulation Commission appointed her as a member of the Careers of the Progression and Specialization Program-Credit Accumulation and Transfer System Program Management Committee. She also serves as Advisory\ Council for the Regional Internal Affairs Service-CAR, PNP Anti-Cybercrime Group Cordillera, Philippine National Police Training Institute Regional Training Center 1, Regional Police Security and Protection Unit Cordillera - PSPG, Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Baguio City Jail Male Dormitory and Cordillera Administrative Region Training Center (CARTC). She was recognized by QS Quacquarelli Symonds in 2023 for serving as a Judge in the 2023 QS Reimagine Education Awards. As a national speaker and lecturer, her specialization is the Sociology of Crimes, Correctional Administration, and Criminal Detection and Investigation. As an educator, she religiously served as an advisor and counselor to students, organizations, researchers, parents, and school staff. Her research is part of her endeavor, leading to her various presentations and publications of research in local and international research conferences and journals. She is a Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines, Inc member. She serves as an officer for the Professional Criminologists Association of the Philippines, Inc. - Cordillera (Regional Secretary) and Vice Chairperson of the Council of Criminal Justice Educators – Cordillera. She is also an active member of the Institute of Industry and Academic Research Incorporated, the Asia Pacific Movement for the Advancement of Pedagogy and Research, the Asian Qualitative Research Association, and the International Association of Scientists and Researchers. Lately, she was also recognized as a session chairperson and jury member at the 14th International Conference on Forensic Science organized by the International Association of Scientists and Researchers in collaboration with the Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science, SIFS India.