A distinguished nurse educator, researcher, and academic leader. He serves as a Research Lecturer, Research Coordinator, and Ethics Chairman at Cebu Institute of Technology - University, as well as a Graduate School Lecturer at Cebu Normal University. Holding a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Research and Evaluation from Cebu Normal University, Dr. Derasin has published extensively in international peer-reviewed journals, covering healthcare, education, and social sciences. Additionally, he is an active peer reviewer for multiple academic journals.