Date: November 25, 2024
Venue: UP Institute of Civil Engineering
Schedule and Details: https://bit.ly/PCA2024Schedule

The University of the Philippines Diliman College of Engineering (UPD COE), together with the UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI) and in collaboration with the UP National Engineering Center (UP NEC), is set to hold the 2024 Professorial Chair Colloquium on November 25, 2024. This annual gathering recognizes the remarkable contributions of Professorial Chair Awardees who continue to advance excellence in teaching, research, and service.

Exploring Transformative Research

Themed “FAST TRACK 2: Filipino Engineers for the Advancement of Science and Technology Through Research and Collaborative Knowledge-Sharing – Engineering Research Towards Achieving Philippine Sustainable Development Goals”, this year’s colloquium will showcase innovative and impactful research conducted by UPD COE faculty members. The event provides a unique opportunity to engage with groundbreaking engineering initiatives aimed at achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Philippines.

Thematic Focus Areas

Presentations are grouped into thematic sessions that highlight pressing issues and opportunities aligned with key SDGs:

• Good Health and Well-being (SDG-3)
• Quality Education & Strong Institutions (SDG-4/16)
• Clean Water and Sanitation (SDG-6)
• Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG-7)
• Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure (SDG-9)
• Sustainable Cities and Communities (SDG-11)
• Responsible Consumption and Production (SDG-12)
• Climate Action (SDG-13)

Objectives of the Colloquium

This year’s colloquium aims to:

• Disseminate the cutting-edge research outputs of UPD COE’s esteemed faculty to a broader audience, including fellow academics, industry leaders, government representatives, and policymakers.
• Foster meaningful dialogue by soliciting inputs and feedback from key stakeholders.
• Promote a platform for discussing related research across different units within the College and the University, thereby exploring potential interdisciplinary applications and policy implications.

Open to the Public

The event is open to everyone with free admission. Participants are encouraged to mark their calendars and join us for a whole day of innovation, discussion, and networking. Details of the event schedule, including specific speaker presentations, can be accessed via https://bit.ly/PCA2024Schedule.

About the Professorial Chair Award

The UPERDFI Professorial Chair Award (PCA) is a prestigious recognition given to faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in academic teaching, research, and service. The award inspires faculty, particularly those with the rank of Assistant Professor or higher, to excel in their fields and contribute meaningfully to the University and society at large.

A Grateful Acknowledgment

The College of Engineering extends its deepest gratitude to all PCA donors and benefactors, and to the UPERDFI for its steadfast support of the College’s research and development activities.

#UPDCOE #PCAColloquium2024 #SustainableDevelopment #EngineeringForChange

The NRCP Outstanding Institution Award is given to honor outstanding institutions in recognition of their dedicated support and significant contribution to the growth and development of basic sciences, humanities, and the arts in the Philippines.

The selection process for the NRCP Outstanding Institution Award is rigorous and comprehensive, with criteria that encompass various facets of institutional excellence. The criteria for NRCP’s outstanding institution award include:

– Publications in refereed and reputable journals (50 percent);

– External linkages and extension services, including support to policy formulation (20 percent);

– Research or service awards and recognitions received (15 percent); and

– Number of undergraduate and graduate students trained or number of personnel trained (15 percent).

The UP Diliman Department of Chemical Engineering emerged as a standout institution, excelling across all evaluation criteria and showcasing a remarkable commitment to scholarly pursuits, community engagement, and academic excellence. Through its exceptional research endeavors, extensive network of collaborations, and dedication to nurturing future leaders in the field, the department has truly distinguished itself as a trailblazer in the realm of chemical engineering and scientific innovation.

The UPC is a platform that showcases the best and most innovative research projects undertaken by our senior students under the mentorship of our ever-hardworking and highly motivated faculty members. With a focus on fostering innovation and creativity, the competition features two main categories: Research and Design.

In the Research Category, the winners are as follows:

First Place:

Project: Ionic Liquid Plating of Zinc-coated Magnesium Substrate for Bioresorbable Orthopedic Implants
By: KARL EFRAIM DULDULAO, summa cum laude
Adviser: Dr. Eden May B. dela Peña

Second Place:

Project: Ground Deformation Monitoring of Reclaimed Lands Along Manila Bay Using PS-InSAR Technique
By: GENESIS ANNE S. LEAL, magna cum laude & AUBREY LALAINE A LOMIBAO, magna cum laude
Advisers: Dr. Rosalie B. Reyes & Asst. Prof. Luis Carlos S. Mabaquiao

Third Place:

Development of a Storm Surge & Severe Wind Empirical Damage Assessment Framework for Generating Structural Vulnerability Curves for Residential Buildings
By: MARIA ERICA P. GOMEZ, summa cum laude
Advisers: Asst. Prof. Liezl Raissa E. Tan & Asst. Prof Imee Bren O. Villalba

Integrating Time Series Analysis Of Satellite-Derived Vegetation Indices And Climatological Factors For Agricultural Drought Forecasting And Monitoring In Mainland Cagayan
By: JOSE LORENZO D MASA, cum laude & GLADYS JOY Y VILLAS, cum laude
Advisers: Dr. Ayin M. Tamondong & Engr. Jommer M. Medina

Investigating the Effect of Leading-Edge Tubercles with Variable Intertubercular Distances on the Performance of Tidal Turbines
By: CAELAN JOSEPH C. CONSING, summa cum laude & RAYMOND MATHEW F. PIAMONTE, magna cum laude
Adviser: Dr. Louis Angelo M. Danao

Toward Spatial and Social Equality: Investigating and Modelling the Link Between Opportunity and Urban Intensity in Metro Manila, Philippines
By: JOSHUA P. TABERNILLA, magna cum laude & MARIYA ALMIRA B. ENSINA, magna cum laude
Advisers: Asst. Prof. Bienvenido G. Carcellar III, Asst. Prof. Ma. Simeona M. Martinez

In the Design Category, the winners are as follows:

First Place*:

Project: Load-Bearing Prefabricated Ferrocement Panels With Expanded Perlite And Silica Fume
By: MARIAN CHLOE J ESPINA & MARY JOYCE L SANTOS, magna cum laude
Advisers: Asst. Prof. Rosabelle Louise A Caram & Engr. Karlo Daniel Q Colegio

Project: Establishment of Tissue-Mimicking Gel Materials For Ultrasound-Guided Procedures
By: DIONELLA JITKA B. QUINAGORAN, summa cum laude
Advisers: Dr. Leslie Joy L. Diaz, Asst. Prof, Joshua Kae B. Macugay & Engr. Nerissa Unielle D. Quenga

(*The Panel of Judges decided there was a tie for the First Place)

Third Place:

Power Production From Polyethylene Pyrolysis And Gasification With Reduced Carbon Emissions Via The Allam Cycle
By: CLARA MAE L GONZALES, magna cum laude, ERIN FAYE L DIZON, summa cum laude, & REYNALYN P. TABARANGAO, cum laude
Adviser: Engr. John Von Wernher C Dela Cruz

Real-Time Water Level Monitoring Using Low-Cost GNSS Receiver
By: RAPHAELA DANICA R. DIZON, magna cum laude & JOEDEL J. PENALES, magna cum laude
Advisers: Dr. Rosalie B. Reyes & Asst. Prof. Luis Carlos S. Mabaquiao

Developing A Browser Extension For The Automated Detection Of Deceptive Patterns In Cookie Banners
By: JURIS HANNAH G. ADORNA, cum laude & AUREL JARED C. DANTIS
Adviser: Assoc. Prof. Rommel P. Feria

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and express our gratitude to the esteemed judges, who represent distinguished alumni and professors.

Special thanks to the judges:
Dr. Luis Sison, Engr. Bobby Batungbacal and Engr. Jose Jesus Joey Gomez, Secretary Fortunato dela Pena, Dean Jonathan Salvacion, Professor Rafael Chicho Mantaring and Engr. Rolan Paul Veron Cruz

We would also like to acknowledge Dr. Francis Chua and the BA Foundation, Inc., for their unwavering dedication to fostering innovation and providing significant support to the Undergraduate Project Competition.

Special thanks go to the UP Alumni Engineers, Inc. (UPAE), UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc.(UPERDFI), and UPSCALE Innovation Hub for their invaluable contributions to the success of this event.

About UPC:

The Undergraduate Project Competition (UPC) is an annual event organized by the University of the Philippines Diliman College of Engineering. It aims to showcase and recognize outstanding undergraduate research and design projects, encouraging innovation and creativity among senior students.

DEADLINE EXTENDED!

“In order to ensure the widest possible participation from students, and in consideration of the busy schedules and academic requirement deadlines as the semester comes to an end, the College Executive Board today decided to 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗨𝗣𝗖 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗘𝘅𝗲𝗰𝘂𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 to 𝟱𝗽𝗺 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯.”

For specific Department/Institute guidelines and deadlines, please get in touch with your unit heads/faculty.

We are pleased to announce the call for participation in the 2023 Undergraduate Project Competition. The UPC is an annual event aimed at showcasing the best senior-level research and design projects of our undergraduate students.

The winners of the competition shall receive the Dr. Francis Chua Innovation Awards. The following set of prizes will be awarded for both the Research Category and the Design Category:

(Per category)

First Prize: 50,000 pesos

Second Prize: 30,000 pesos

Finalists: 10,000 pesos

Competition mechanics:

Eligibility

• An individual or group project that is the output of a senior Engineering undergraduate project or thesis course (i.e. xx144, xx150, xx192, xx198, xx199 and xx200) may be entered into the competition

• Projects should have been completed between the start of the Midyear 2022 term to the end of the Second Semester AY 2022-2023

• Only one submission per project will be accepted

• Participants must specify whether the project will participate in either the Research Category or the Design Category

Screening and judging

• There will be three levels of screening and evaluation:

• Unit- (i.e. department- or institute-) level selection (‘Unit-level selection’’)
• Selection of finalists by the College Executive Board (‘Selection of College finalists’)
• Final round, to be judged by an external panel of judges (‘Final round’)

• Departments and institutes are free to set their own internal screening and evaluation timetables, deadlines, methods, criteria and requirements for unit-level selection

• A total of 30 entries per category will be evaluated by the College Executive Board starting June 30, 2023 (Friday) during the selection of College finalists. Units should select and endorse entries to the College Executive Board, through the Associate Dean for Research, on or before 5pm Thursday, June 29, 2023. 

• Selection of College finalists by the College Executive Board will be based on the following:

• Research Category
  • Significance and Impact (40%) 
  • Quality of Research (40%) 
  • Quality of Presentation (20%)

• Design Category
  • Usefulness (40%)
  • Design Execution (40%) 
  • Quality of Presentation (20%)

• The top five entries (finalists) in each category will be announced on July 14, 2023 (Friday). 

• Finalists shall present their work in person in the Final Round to the Final Judging Panel on July 18, 2023 (Tuesday)

• The winners of the UPC2023 shall be announced at the College Recognition Rites on August 1, 2023.

Submission 

• To join the College-wide competition, participants must prepare a written abstract and a 5-8 minute video that describes their work in the most concise and effective manner, keeping in mind the evaluation criteria previously mentioned. Submissions in excess of the 8-minute limit will be disqualified.

• Participants will submit internally and directly to their respective units. Please follow the instructions provided within your home academic unit.

• Department chairs and institute directors will endorse and submit their respective entries, using submission forms and folders to be provided by the Associate Dean for Research.

• In addition to the submitted forms, abstract and video, finalists selected by the College Executive Board will be required to prepare a poster for their final presentation to the Final Judging Panel. Considering the relatively short span of time between the announcement of the finalists (July 14) and the final judging round (July 18), we strongly suggest that participants prepare posters in advance. Financial support may be provided to finalists for poster printing and other presentation logistics that may be needed in the final round.

The MOU signifies an important milestone in the partnership between the University of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police Research and Development Center (PNP-RDC). The PNP-RDC, responsible for conducting research studies and fostering self-reliant development projects for the police force, has expressed its keen interest in engaging with the University through this MOU to conduct various research activities. Among the priority projects is the enhancement of ballistic defense materials for the police force, a development initiative led by the Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (DMMME) through the Materials R&D and Consulting Facility (MRCF), set to commence between this year and the next. The MOU establishes the initial and overarching terms for future activities to be jointly developed and implemented by the College of Engineering and PNP-RDC.

The memorandum was signed by the PNP-RDC and the University of the Philippines Diliman Chancellor, Edgardo Carlo L. Vistan II, along with Dr. Maria Antonia Tanchuling, Dean of the UPD College of Engineering.

The signing event was attended by esteemed officals, including PNP Chief PMGEN Benjamin Casuga Acorda Jr., PNP-RDC Director PMGEN Oliver Alilis Enmodias, members of the PNP-RDC, and representatives from DMMME. Presiding over the ceremony was PLTGEN Rhodel O. Sermonia, the Acting Deputy Chief of PNP for Administration, with PBGEN Robert T. Gallardo, the Officer-in-charge Directorate for Research and Development, also in attendance.

Under the provisions of this MOU, the PNP-RDC has conducted a series of collaborative meetings with the University of the Philippines, showcasing research and development project proposals from UP researchers that hold great potential for the PNP. The primary objective of this agreement is to foster mutual cooperation and understanding between the PNP and the University of the Philippines. Key areas of collaboration encompass the exchange of academic information and materials, joint research and development projects, lectures and symposia, student internships, continuous professional development for technical staff, and other activities mutually agreed upon. These endeavors are guided by a commitment to excellence, quality, reciprocity, and the formulation and implementation of a self-reliant development program for the PNP.

This MOU signing is in line with the focused agenda of Chief PNP PMGEN Benjamin Casuga Acorda Jr., emphasizing community engagement and the PNP’s unwavering commitment to public service.

The collaboration between the University of the Philippines and the Philippine National Police marks a significant stride towards the advancement of research and development efforts in support of the PNP’s mission to ensure public safety and uphold the rule of law. Both institutions are committed to harnessing their collective expertise and resources to drive innovation, enhance technical competence, and contribute to a safer and more secure nation.

The University of the Philippines College of Engineering has received a major boost to its research capabilities with the turn-over of a High Performance Computing (HPC) Facility by the UP Engineering Research and Development Foundation, Inc. (UPERDFI) last February 15, Wednesday. The ceremony was attended by the UP College of Engineering administration and unit heads, UPERDFI trustees and members, faculty and alumni of the UP College of Engineering, as well as several distinguished guests and donors.

The HPC Facility will enable the College of Engineering to perform data-intensive simulations and computations, as well as to conduct research in various fields such as computational fluid dynamics, materials science, and artificial intelligence. The facility will also serve as a platform for collaboration with industry partners, government agencies, and other academic institutions.

During the turn-over ceremony, Dean Maria Antonia Tanchuling expressed her gratitude to UPERDFI and the donors for their generosity and support. She says the facility will greatly enhance the research capabilities of the College. The importance of collaboration and partnerships in advancing research and development in the country was also highlighted.

The turnover ceremony was graced by several distinguished guests, including UP President Angelo Jimenez and UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo. The event also recognized the donors who made the HPC Facility possible, including Julie Hudson of the Friends of UP Foundation in America, Edgardo Atanacio of UP Foundation, Inc., Michael Roberto Reyes of DCCD Engineering Corp., Victor Villagracia (represented by Edgardo Paynor), and Jose Albano (represented by Ester Albano Garcia).

It was also attended by Associate Dean for Research Roel Ocampo, UP ERDFI President Rafael “Chicho” Mantaring, UP ERDFI Executive Director Alfonso “Tito” Alig, UP Alumni Engineers President Jose Jesus “Joey” Gomez, COE Administration and Unit Heads, UPERDFI Trustees and Members, several faculty and alumni of the UP College of Engineering at the UP National Engineering Center. We thank them for gracing the event.

The ceremony was emceed by Rizalina Gervasio Mantaring, with coverage provided by the UP Media Relations Office. The event was co-organized by the UPD College of Engineering and the UP National Engineering Center.

With the new HPC Facility, the UP College of Engineering is poised to take a leading role in research and development in the country, and to contribute to the solutions that will help address the most pressing challenges facing the nation and the world.

REGISTER NOW via:

https://bit.ly/2023upcoepca

The schedule of the 2023 UP College of Engineering Professorial Chair Colloquium with the theme 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 & 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐨𝐚𝐥𝐬, will be held on January 25-27 is as follows (see photos)

The themes are:

T1 – Computers & Information And Communications Technology

T2 – Disaster Risk Mitigation And Preparedness

T3 – Energy & Power

T4 – Environmental Protection & Preservation

T5 – Health & Well-Being

T6 – Sustainable (Smart) Cities & Communities

T7 – Waste & Water

T8 – Responsible Consumption & Production

This event aims to:

• disseminate research outputs of our faculty to a wider audience;

• solicit inputs and feedback from the industry, government agencies, & policymakers; and

• provide a venue to discuss related research from the different units of the college/university and to explore future interdisciplinary applications or policy implications.

This event is free admission (open to the public).

More information is coming soon! Please keep posted to our official website and social media pages.

https://fb.me/e/3YlJFZ8qx

In collaboration with the UP National Engineering Center

#UPDCOEPCAColloquium2023

https://www.facebook.com/updengg/posts/2317152271777536

The UP College of Engineering co-organized the 5th Renewable Energy Congress (RE Congress) and Exhibit with the Center for Empowerment, iNnovation and Training on Renewable Energy (CentRE) and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES)-Philippines held in-person at the UP Institute of Civil Engineering, and online via zoom this 12 October 2022, from 1:00 to 4:30pm.

The event was also endorsed by the embassies of Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany. The theme for this year is “Making the Real Deal Happen: Renewable Energy for All.” UP Diliman Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo gave the welcome remarks and UP CoE Dean Ma. Antonia N. Tanchuling delivered the keynote speech in the RE Congress Plenary.

Also present at the event are Sen. Raffy Tulfo, Chair of the Energy Committee of the Senate of the Philippines, Ambassador Anke Reiffenstuel of Germany, Mr. Cristoph Wagner, Head of Cooperation of the European Union Delegation, Climate Change Commissioner Rachel Anne Herrera, Ambassador Franz-Michael Mellbin of the Royal Danish Embassy, Atty. Raphael Perpetuo Lotilla, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Atty. Monalisa Dimalanta, Chair of the Energy Regulatory Commission, Ms. Maria Teresa Diokno of the Women in Inclusive and Sustainable Energy, and Mr. Charlie Ayco, President of WeGen Distributed Energy.

The event has been a yearly renewable energy conference gathering a wide range of participants from the academe, industry, local government, energy industry, academe, workers, women, people’s organizations, and youth.

The winners of the competition shall receive the Dr. Francis Chua Innovation Awards and the following prizes:

First Prize: 50,000 pesos
Second Prize: 30,000 pesos
Finalists: 10,000 pesos

Interested participants must submit their entries on or before 4pm of June 18, 2022.

Competition Mechanics:

• an individual or group project that is an output of a senior project course (i.e. XX144, XX150, XX192, XX198, XX199 and XX200)
• projects should be completed within the period of Midyear 2021 to Second Semester SY 2021-22
• student must specify whether the project will particpate in either the research or the design categeory
• only one submission per project will be accepted
• applicants must accomplish the Abstract Form and have it endorsed by their adviser
• the deadline for submission is 4pm of June 18, 2022
• instructions on how and where to submit the properly accomplished and endorsed Abstract Form are soon to be announced
• the entries will be undergo a first-round evaluation by the UPC Committee with the following criteria:
• Research Category: 50% Significance, and 50% Quality of Research
• Design Category: 50% Creativity and Innovation, and 50% Usefulness and Value
• the top 30 entries in each category will be announced on June 27, 2022. These semi-finalists will move forward to the Poster Competition
• details for the poster submission are to be announced
• the top 5 poster entries in each category will be announced on July 15, 2022. These finalists will move forward to the Final Round
• finalists shall submit a demo pitch video and be interviewed by an external panel of judges
• the winners of the UPC2022 shall be announced at the College Recognition Rites on July 29, 2022.

The short abstract format is attached herewith.

The Organizing and Scientific Committee of RCEnvE, invites you to participate in the 15th Regional Conference in Environmental Engineering: Environmental Engineering at the Forefront of Global Environment and Health Challenges. The conference is a virtual event, i.e., it will be held via an online platform on 17-18 January 2021.

The conference is among the annual conferences in ten engineering fields that are supported by the JICA Technical Cooperation Project for ASEAN University Network/Southeast Asia Engineering Development Network (AUN/SEED-Net). The conference this year is hosted by the University of the Philippines Diliman and supported by the University of the Philippines System Office of International Linkages.

Calendar of main events

Abstract submission deadline — extended to November 30, 2021.

The short abstract format is attached herewith.

15 December 2021: Deadline for submission of 2-page extended abstract of papers accepted for presentation

The two-page extended abstract format is attached herewith.

24 December 2021: Registration deadline

17 to 18 January 2022: 15th RCEnvE

Abstracts may be submitted through the conference website (https://rcenve.upd.edu.ph/) or via email to enviengg.updiliman@up.edu.ph.

Other details about the conference may be found at the attached conference poster or https://rcenve.upd.edu.ph/.

Contact Us:

enviengg.updiliman@up.edu.ph

Conference Agenda:

The world faces diverse but connected environmental issues, such as water pollution due to land-based activities, micropollutants of emerging concern, and climate change. These concerns call for a holistic approach and a wide range of practicable advanced techniques, from geographic to gene-level information analysis, health surveillance oriented environmental monitoring, systems analysis, and decision tools for sustainability. Facing global environmental and health challenges, environmental engineers of multidisciplinary backgrounds must work with various sectors of society. The conference aims to promote academic, research, and development collaborations among universities, government institutions, and industry in ASEAN countries and their neighbors.

Who should attend?

International and local delegates; academe and Industry professionals; engineers, researchers and students; process, tools and service developers; environmental policy people.

Conference Chair: Analiza P. Rollon, Ph.D.

aprollon@up.edu.ph

Scientific Committee Chair: Florencio C. Ballesteros, Jr., Ph.D.

fcballesteros@up.edu.ph

Secretariat Head: Emma A. Macapinlac, Ph.D.

eamacapinlac@up.edu.ph

Program Committee Chair: Eligia D. Clemente, Ph.D.

eddlemente@up.edu.ph

Publicity and Marketing Committee Chair: Eden May B. Dela Pena, Ph.D.

ebdelapena@up.edu.ph

AUN/SEED-Net

The Regional Conference in Environmental Engineering is among the annual conferences in ten engineering fields that are supported by the JICA Technical Cooperation Project for ASEAN University Network/Southeast Asia Engineering Education Development Network (JICA Project for AUN/SEED-Net) and organized by its member universities.