Department of Civil Engineering

Staff Involve Project Title
Melvin Solomon Development of Design Wind Speed Map based on Typhoon Simulation for Structures and Risk Management
Marish S. Madlangbayan Comparison of the Durability of Type I and Type II Cement Concrete Against Chloride Attack
Marish S. Madlangbayan Upgrading the Concstruction Materials Laboratory of DCE
Marish S. Madlangbayan Lecture Syllabus in CE 135 (Structural Engineering V)

Department of Industrial Engineering

Staff Involve Project Title
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Mikel Angelo B. Yap Optimizing the Combination of Commercially Available Handle Grips and Engine Mounts to Reduce the Vibration Transmitted to Hand Tractor Operators
Josefa Angelie D. Revilla, Mikel Angelo B. Yap Baseline Measurement and Analysis of Hand-Arm Transmitted Vibration of UPLB-AMD Ergonomically Designed Two-Wheeled Tractor
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Lizbeth A. Mariano Streamlining and Improvement of the Non-Project-Related Processes at the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Josefa Angelie D. Revilla Validating and Enhancing the Key Performance Indicators of Each Employee in Processing Each Type of Document Using Stopwatch Time Study in Accounting Office, UPLB
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Josefa Angelie D. Revilla Streamlining and Improvement of the Processes of the Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Section of the University of the Philippines Los Baños Accounting Office Through Value Analysis
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Josefa Angelie D. Revilla Streamlining of he Document Processing System Using Value Stream Mapping in the Accounting Office, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Josefa Angelie D. Revilla Development of Capacity through the Analysis and Improvement of the Facility Layout at Accounting Office, UPLB, College, Laguna
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Clarissa M. Pesigan Efficiency Improvement of the Inventory System through Plant Layout Optimization and Web-Based Inventory System Development of Supply and Property Management Office of the University of the Philippines Los Baños
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Clarissa M. Pesigan Application of Vendor Managed Inventory Principles (VMI) to the Procurement Processes under the Supply and Property Management Office – Central Storeroom Section, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Clarissa M. Pesigan Analysis of the Current Equipment Disposal System of SPMO, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Clarissa M. Pesigan Establishment of Incoming Quality Control Inspection System of SPMO, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Roderick L. Catriz Characterization of Reflectance Values and Layout Optimization in the University of the Philippines Los Baños Classrooms and Offices Using Light Emitting Diode (LED) for Ergonomic Lighting
Lizbeth A. Mariano Improvement of the University of the Philippines, Department of Industrial Technology Human Systems Engineering Program (HSEP) to Increase Research Capability and Improve the Academic Performance of Students
Diana Marie R. De Silva Evaluation and Performance Analysis of Nanosilica Powder from Rice Hull Ash as Silicon Fertilizer for Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum)
Diana Marie R. De Silva Energy Audit in the Rice Supply Chain in Region IV-A Through Valu Analysis

 

Department of Electrical Engineering

Staff Involve Project Title
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Arthur L. Fajardo, Roderick L. Catriz, Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos Design, Testing, and Installation of Micro-hydro System
Roderick L. Catriz Development of a Power Quality (PQ) Laboratory
Rex B. Demafelis, Roderick L. Catriz University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Electrical Energy Efficiency and Conservation Audit

 

Department of Agricultural Engineering and Center for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization (formerly AMDP)

Staff Involve Project Title
Alexis C. Del Rosario, Adrian A. Borja, and K. Relleve Assessment of the Current Status of the Yellow and White Corn Supply Chains in the Philippines
Alexis C. Del Rosario, CB Quicoy, MLD De Lara, CP Costale, DR Bandayanon, RJC Estadilla Comprehensive Assessment of the Performance of the Cassava Supply Chain and Value Chain and Identification of Interventions for Competetiveness
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Ma. Cristine Concepcion D. Ignacio, Mark Keylord S. Onal, Jeffrey A. Gonzales, Patrick Lemuel P. Relativo, Angeli Grace M. Castalone AUN-QA Accreditation for the BSABE Program of IAE-CEAT-UPLB
Roger A. Luyun, Jr., Ronaldo B. Saludes, Moises A. Dorado, Vicente G. Ballaran, Jr. Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry (SARAI) in the Philippines
Arnold R. Elepaño Design and Development of Superheated Steam Treatment System to Stabilized Brown Rice
Delfin C. Suministrado Development of Standards for Rice Production and Postproduction Machineries
Arnold R. Elepaño, Julius Rhoan T. Lustro Modernizing the Philippine Grain Drying Industry through Cutting-edge Blower Design and Manufacture
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Angeli Grace M. Castalone Application of the BS Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (BS ABE) Program of the IAE, CEAT, UPLB to the AUN-QA, PTC-ACBET-EAC, ABET and Washinton Accord
Victor B. Ella Development of a Simple Numerical Hydrologic Model for Small Watersheds in the Philippines for Dependable Flow Estimation Under Climate Change and Climate Variability Scenarios
Joan Cecilia C. Casila, Maurice A. Duka, Rosa B. Delos Reyes Potential of the Molawin Creek for Microhydro Power Generation: An Assessment Study
Mark Keylord S. Onal, Ronel S. Pangan. Balbino C. Geronimo Design and Installation of WECS at PSFI Training Center
Fernando O. Paras, Jr., Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos Automation and Design Improvements for SINAG (Solar Incubator for Agriculture)
Ronel S. Pangan, Jose D. De Ramos Development of Low-lift Pump Utilizing Locally Available Materials to be Attached to a Savonious Windmill
Ronel S. Pangan, Victor A. Rodulfo Jr. Development of a Technology Package for Cassava Flour Processing
Ma. Cristine Concepcion D. Ignacio, Paul Michael O. Tarnate Performance Analysis of Nanosilica-in-fluid Dispersion (Nanofluid) Used as Coolant in Heat Exchange
Maria Victoria L. Larona, Balbino C. Geronimo, Mario C. Bueno, Angeli Grace M. Castalone, Adrian A. Borja, Marck Ferdie V. Eusebio, Jan Marion C. Amongo, EC Repoldo Socio-economic and Mechanization Profile of the Production-Processing System for the Following AMDP Projects Sites: (1) Calamba, Laguna (Corn & Vegetables); (2) Dumingag, Zamboanga Del Sur (Rice & Corn); (3) Siquijor Province (Corn & Cassava); (4) Bondoc Peninsula (Corn & Coconut)
Roger A. Luyun, Jr., Rosa B. Delos Reyes, Joan Cecilia C. Casila, Maurice A. Duka, Jeffrey A. Gonzales Water Balance and Loss Assessment of UPRIIS and MARIIS
Kevin F. Yaptenco, Edgardo V. Casas, Ronel S. Pangan, Emmanuel Lee O. Lapitan, Sharmaine Pardua, Robert Imperial Enhancing the Philippine Sea Cucumber Industry through Appropriate Processing Technology
Aurelio A. Delos Reyes, Jr., JOO Nacorda Mass Production of Freshwater Microalgae and Perf. Eval. for Tilapia and Milkfish
Aurelio A. Delos Reyes, Jr., Edgardo V. Casas, IL Cosare Development of Feed Milling Facility for Village-Level Fish Farmers
Pepito M. Bato, Alexander A. Blastique Design and Development of a Machine Vision System (MVS) for Mango Sorting
Alexis C. Del Rosario, Jose D. De Ramos, WC Tansub-Haphol Determination of the Effects of the Use of Suitable Mechanization Technology on the Operation Efficiency, Cost, and Labor Productivity of Corn-based Farms in FSTP Project Areas
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Mark Keylord S. Onal Anthropometric of Farmers for Agricultural Machinery Design
Kevin F. Yaptenco, Nina Karla M. Alparce, PC Sanchez, Fernando O. Paras, Jr. Mechanization of Heat Treatment of ‘Carabao’ Mango for Quarantine Disinfestation and Disease Control
Ronaldo B. Saludes, Vicente G. Ballaran Jr. Hydroponic Green Forage Production for Crossbred Dairy Buffaloes
Roger A. Luyun, Jr., Arthur L. Fajardo Evaluation and Pilot Testing of Shallow Tube Wells as Recharge Wells
Aurelio A. Delos Reyes, Jr. Backyard Scale Recirculating Aquaponic System
Ronel S. Pangan, Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr., Jose D. De Ramos Optimization of the Citronella Oil Extraction Facility
Ronel S. Pangan, Balbino C. Geronimo Establishment of HVCC Production Farm Training Center Utilizing Appropriate Mechanization Technologies
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr., Maria Victoria L. Larona, Alexis C. Del Rosario, Angeli Grace M. Castalone, Adrian A. Borja, Marck Ferdie V. Eusebio, Jan Marion C. Amongo, EC Repoldo, MI Idian Determination of Agricultural Mechanization Level in the Production-Post-production Systems of Rice and Corn in Selected Regions of the Philippines
Engelbert K. Peralta, Ma. Cristine Concepcion D. Ignacio Development of Nanostructure Materials for the Enhancement Remediation: Sub-program 5: Performance Analysis of Nanosilica Power from Rice Hull Ash for Use in Various Agricultural Applications (Project 9: Characterization and Performance Analysis of Nanosilica Powder Incorporated in Biodegradable Film Based on Cassava Starch for Food Packaging Applications)
Edgardo V. Casas Field Testing and Optimization of AMDP Husks Furnace for Grain Drying
Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr., Mario C. Bueno Pilot Testing of the AMDP Corn Mill for Food and Feed Milling in Pilot Area
Pepito M. Bato, Ronaldo B. Saludes, Roger A. Luyun, Jr., and Kevin F. Yaptenco

Development of a Hybrid Hyper Spectral Imaging and Machine Vision System for Detection of Defects, Disease, and Insect Infestation in Agricultural Products

Growth Monitoring of Hydroponic Lettuce by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy for Non-Destructive Quality Evaluation of Fresh and Processed ‘Carabao’ Mango Fruit

Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos, Arthur L. Fajardo, Roderick L. Catriz Design and Testing of Micro-Hydro System
Jose D. De Ramos, Alexis C. Del Rosario, Marife R. Santiago Design and Development of Mechanization Technologies for Adlai and Peanut
Jose D. De Ramos Development of Corn Sheller for Seeds (High Moisture Sheller)
Marife R. Santiago Characterization of Selected Feedstocks (Jatropha, Oil Palm, Adlai) for Biofuel Production
Marife R. Santiago Design and Development of Mechanization Technology for Waste and By-products from Feedstock Processing
Ronel S. Pangan, Balbino C. Geronimo Development of Production Machinery for the Production of Organic Fertilizer
Jose D. De Ramos, Alexis C. Del Rosario Development of Small-Scale Corn Machinery and Equipment for FSTP
Jessie C. Elauria Sustainability Assessment of Biomass Utilization in East Asia
Jonathan C. Orozco Design, Fabrication, and Test of a Push-Type Fertilizer Applicator for Side Dressing
Jonathan C. Orozco Design, Fabrication, and Test of a Push-Type Corn Planter
Jonathan C. Orozco Production of Demonstration Unit of Pneumatic Planter
Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr. Design and Development of a Pneumatic Dryer for Agricultural By-products
MG Villano, Arthur L. Fajardo Evaluation of the Sustainability and its Potential in Increasing the Level of Mechanization in a Corn-based Farm in Kay-Anlog, Calamba City
Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr. Design and Modification, and Testing of Mini Corn Mill
Victor B. Ella, M Reyes, A Mercado Conservation Agriculture for Food Security in Cambodia and the Philippines (Soil and Water Resources Components)
Kevin F. Yaptenco, Jose D. De Ramos, DR Del Carmen Commercialization of Hot Water Tank for Heat Treatment of High Value Agricultural Commodities (Phase II)
M Elauria, E Enicola, A Manilay, G Abrigo, Kevin F. Yaptenco Impact Assessment of Selected Technologies under the S&T Anchor Program for Mango (Phase II)
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr., Maria Victoria L. Larona, Alexis C. Del Rosario, AGM Castalone, Determination of Agricultural Mechanization Level in the Production-Post-production Systemsof Rice and Corn in Selected Regions of the Philippines
Edgardo V. Casas Field Testing and Optimization of AMDP Husks Furnace for Grain Drying
Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr. Design and Development of AMDP Mini Corn Mill
Balbino C. Geronimo Design and Development of UPLB Mini Corn Mill
Arnold R. Elepaño, Edgardo V. Casas Rice Hull/Corn Cob Furnace for Non-Power Applications
Jonathan C. Orozco, Balbino S. Geronimo Field Testing of Multicrop Pneumatic Planter (Modification of Fertilizer Applicator)
Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr.

Adaptation of the UPLB Coconut Oil Expeller for Jatropha curcas seeds

Packaging of Technology for Commercial Extraction of Crude Jatropha Oil

MG Villano, Arthur L. Fajardo Evaluation of the Sustainability of Drip Irrigation System & its Potential in Increasing the Level of Mechanization in a Corn-based Farm, Kay-Anlog, Calamba City
Rossana Marie C. Amongo Anthropometric Survey of Farmers in the Calabarzon Area

 

Department of Engineering Science

Staff Involve Project Title
Erwin C. Escobar Purchase of a Basic Materials Engineering Laboratory Equipment for Conducting Research and Instruction Activities in the Department of Engineering Science, CEAT, UPLB
Aileen Grace M. Ongkiko Extraction and Characterization of Nanocrystalline Cellulose (NCC) from Lignocellulosic Biomass
Paul Michael O. Tarnate Biodegradable Thermoplastic Starch Composite Reinforced with Sweet Sorghum Bagasse Fibers
Romina Gloria M. Bondad, Ariel U. Glorioso, Erwin C. Escobar Predicting the Daily Stream Flow of Ungauged Eastern Dampalit Sub-watershed by Using Lumped Conceptual Rainfall-Runoff Model
Julius Rhoan T. Lustro The Onset Reynold’s Number of Transient Turbulence in Minimal Plane Couette Flow
Marvin L. Samaniego Photoelectrocatalytic Method for COD Determination using Titania Nanotubes Arrays from Anodization
Paolo Rommel P. Sanchez, Erwin C. Escobar Total Utilization of Microalgae Biomass for Biofuel Production: Bio-ethanol Production from Chlorella vulgaris Biomass Obtained after Lipid Extraction
Jasmin Vasquez Chitin Nanoparticles as Reinforcement for Biodegradable Composite Materials

 

Department of Chemical Engineering

Staff Involve Project Title
Rex B. Demafelis Process Economic Analysis, Energetics and Green House Gas Reduction Potential of Bioethanol Production from Macroalgae
Jovita L. Movillon Production of Biogasoline from Biomass-derived Oils, Forest, and Agricultural Wastes for Agricultural Machinery Fuel Utilization
Catalino G. Alfafara Biojet Fuel Production from Coconut Oil
Monet Concepcion M. Detras Optimization of Growth and Functional Food Ingredients in the Edible Cynobacterium Nosto Commune Vaucher (microalgae) for Commercial Production
Jewel A. Capunitan Environmental Assessment of Community-based and Commercial-Scale Biofuels Processing Systems Using Alternative Biofuel as Feedstocks: An Effort Towards Climate Change Mitigation in the Philippines
Rex B. Demafelis Environmental Assessment, Technical and Economic Study of Biodiesel Production from Palm Oil in the Philippines
Johanna Marie R. Dikitanan Design, Frabrication, and Operation of the Distillation Column for Hydrous Bioethanol Production
Butch G. Bataller Site Specific Evaluation of Sweet Sorghum Organic Production
Lisa Stephanie H. Dizon Bioremdiation of Industrial Wastewater Containing Heavy Metals
El Jirie N. Baticados Establishment of Lignocellulosic Feedstock Data Bank and a Single Agriculture and Forestry Bioenergy Network
Manolito E. Bambase Technology Piloting of Microalgae as Biodiesel Feestock
Rex B. Demafelis Commercial Sweet Sorghum Plantation and Bioethanol Processing in Collaboration with San Carlos Bioenergy Incorporated and Local Government Units of Northern Negros
Rex B. Demafelis Sweet Sorghum Validation Trials in Northern Luzon and the 2nd National Sweet Sorghum Business Summit and Plantation Showcase
Rex B. Demafelis Technology Piloting of Sweet Sorghum through the Use of Marginal Land in the Region of Panay: An Initiative Towards Increasing Farmers’ Income and Land Productivity
Rex B. Demafelis Sweet Sorghum Validation Trials in Collaboration with Ethanol Players in Negros Occidental
Rex B. Demafelis Technology Piloting of Macroalgae as Bioethanol Feedstock

 

Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center

Project Title
Testing and Evaluation of 6-Ton Flatbed Grain Dryers
A Survey of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers and Distributors 2012
Enhancement of Nutrients and Water Use Efficiency through Standardization of Engineering Support Systems for Precision Farming
Performance Tests of Engine Using Various Alcohol and Gasoline Fuel Blends
Development of Technical Standards for Poultry Dressing Plant
Development of Standards for Rice Production and Postproduction Machineries