Institute of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering

Staff Involve Project Title
Kevin F. Yaptenco, Ronel S. Pangan Improve Processing of Sea Cucumber through Mechanization and Packaging
Aurelio A. Delos Reyes Development of Feed Milling Facility for Village Level Fish Farmers
Engelbert K. Peralta Production of Nanosilica from Rice Hull and Bench Scale Verification of the Producion
Kevin F. Yaptenco and Ronel S. Pangan Enhancing the Philippine Sea Cucumber Industry through Appropriate Processing Technology
Ronaldo B. Saludes SARAI Project 2. Environmental Characterization and Integrated Crop Management
Roger A. Luyun, Jr. SARAI Project 1. Model Development Crop Forecasting
Roger A. Luyun, Jr. Magat River Integrated Irrigation System (MARIIS)/ Application and Conveyance Losses in Upper Pampanga River (UPRIIS)
Aurelio A. Delos Reyes, Jr. Mass Production of Freshwater Microalgae and Performance Evaluation for Tilapia and Milkfish
Kevin F. Yaptenco, Ronel S. Pangan Improving Productivity of Sea Cucumber Processing through Mechanization
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, IABE Faculty, and BIOMECH Engineers Enhancing Productivity through Utilization of Technologies in Crop-based Ecosystem for Food Security
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Mark Keylord S. Onal Design and Installation of WECS in PSFI Training Center in Pililia, Rizal
Arthur L. Fajardo Charecteristics of the Cage Wheel of Float-assisted Tillers
Roger A. Luyun, Jr., Aurelio A. Delos Reyes, Jr. Development of a Climate Responsive Integrated River Basin Master Plan for Cagayan, Agno, Mindanao and Bauayan-Malungon River Basins
Roger A. Luyun, Jr., Arthur L. Fajardo Policy Study Towards Effective Groundwater Management for Sustainable Agriculture
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr., Maria Victoria L. Larona, Ronel S. Pangan, Alexis C. Del Rosario, Jose D. De Ramos, Jonathan C. Orozco, Marife R. Santiago, Mario C. Bueno, and Balbino C. Geronimo Elevation of AMDP into the Center for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization Project
Rossan Marie C. Amongo and Mark Keylord S. Onal Anthropometric of Farmers for Agricultural Machinery Design
Pepito M. Bato, A. Blastique Design and Development of a Machine Vision System (MVS) for Mango Sorting
Arthur L. Fajardo Puddling Characteristics and Performance of the Tilling Wheel of a Float-Assisted Tiller
Aurelio A. Delos Reyes Jr. Backyard-Scale Recirculating Aquaponic System
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Arthur L. Fajardo, R L. Catriz, Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos Design,Testing & Installation of a Micro-Hydro System
Fernando O. Paras, Jr., Ralph Kristoffer B. Gallegos Automation and Design Improvements for SINAG ( Solar Incubator for Agriculture) System
Mark Keylord S. Onal Design & Installation of WECS at PSFI Training Center, Pililia, Rizal
Kevin F. Yaptenco, Fernando O. Paras, Jr. Mechanization of Heat Treatment of ‘Carabao’ Mango for Quarantine Disinfestation and Disease Control
Ronaldo B. Saludes, Vicente G. Ballaran, Jr., K.B. Magtoto Hydroponic Green Forage Production for Crossbred Dairy Buffaloes
Roger A. Luyun, Jr., Arthur L. Fajardo Evaluation and Pilot-testing of Shallow Tubewells (STWs) as Recharge Wells
EF Delfin, Kevin F. Yaptenco, E Quilloy Project 5. Assessment of Sugarcane Varieties and Germplasm Collection for Drought and Waterlogging Tolerance; Component 1: Screening of Sugarcane for Drought Tolerance
Moises A. Dorado and Vicente G. Ballaran, Jr. Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines (Project 2: Vulnerability Study)
Ronaldo B. Saludes and Roger A. Luyun, Jr. Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines (Project 1: Water Management Study)
Monaliza F. De Los Reyes, Maurice A. Duka, and Jeffrey A. Gonzales Analysis of Irrigation Structures Sensitivity and Perturbations in Support for the Development of Improved Operation and Management (O & M) of UPRIIS
Moises A. Dorado and Vicente G. Ballaran, Jr. Monitoring and Detection of Ecosystems Changes for Enhancing Resilience and Adaptation in the Philippines
Ronaldo B. Saludes Phil LIDAR 2: Nationwide Detailed Resources Assessment using LIDAR
Victor B. Ella, Arthur L. Fajardo,  Maurice A. Duka, Jeffrey A. Gonzales, Mary Anne T. Labrador, Roy l. Mariñas, Nikki Allaine Panaligan, Mark Ferdie Eusebio, Kristelle Marie De La Cruz, Ruth J. Delos Reyes Development of Wireless Sensor network-based Water Information System for Efficient Water Management in the Philippines

 

Department of Chemical Engineering

Staff Involve Project Title
Catalino G. Alfafara, Monet Concepcion M. Detras, Michael Vincent O. Laurio Optimization of Potentiostatic Electrode-position for High Purity Silver Discovery from Scrap Jewelry-Gold Smelting Effluent in Meycauayan, Bulacan, Philippines
Monet Concepcion M. Detras Electrolytic Recovery of Low-Grade Nickel from Ni-Rich Soil
Rex B. Demafelis, Arnold R. Elepaño, Moises A. Dorado, Jovita L. Movillon, Catalino G. Alfafara, Roderick L. Catriz Feasibility Study for the Establishment of a Commercial Sweet Sorghum Plantation and a Sweet Sorghum Processing Plant in the Philippines
Rex B. Demafelis Carbon Tax Policy: An Effective Driver Towards Climate Change Mitigation in the Philippines
Rex B. Demafelis, Kristel M. Gatdula Impact of Higher Blended Biodiesel on the Philippine Coconut Industry
Rex B. Demafelis, Manilito E. Bambase, Jr., Jewel A. Capunitan, Monet Concepcion M. Detras, Lisa Stephanie H. Dizon Production of Biogasoline from Biomass-derived Oils, Forest and Agricultural Waste  for Agricultural Machinery Fuel Utilization
Rex B. Demafelis, Arnold R. Elepaño, Moises A. Dorado, Rodrigo R. Badayos, Butch G. Bataller, Lisa Stephanie H. Dizon, El Jire N. Baticados Environmental, Technical, and Economic Studies of Biodiesel Production from Palm Oil in the Philippines
Jovita L. Movillon, Rex B. Demafelis, Roberto F. Rañola The Philippines Biofuels Industry: Defining the Strategic Directions
Rex B. Demafelis Site Specific Evaluation of Sweet Sorghum Organic Production
Rex B. Demafelis, Myra G. Borines, Manolito E. Bambase Jr., Jewel A. Capunitan, Jovita L. Movillon, Lisa Stephanie H. Dizon, Amabelle A. Pector Biojet Production from Coconut Oil
Myra G. Borines, Maria Victoria P. Migo Parametric and Optimization Studies on the Solvent Extraction of Petroleum Nut (Pittosporum resinferum) Oil
Rex B. Demafelis Adaptability Trial of Super Sweet sorghum
Rex B. Demafelis, Lisa Stephanie H. Dizon, Kristel M. Gatdula, Amabelle A. Pector Saccharine Feedstock for the Production of High Value Products
Rex B. Demafelis, Lisa Stephanie H. Dizon, Kristel M. Gatdula, Amabelle A. Pector Life Cycle Assessment of Swine Production Towards a Sustainable Swine Industry in the Philippines
Myra G. Borines, Lisa Stephanie H. Dizon, Jeanne Michelle T. Valencia, Rex B. Demafelis Increasing Farmers’ Income through the Utilization of Waste Onion Leaves for Various Applications
Veronica P. Migo Validation and Verification of Methods for Mineral Constituents and Heavy Metal Contaminants in Organic Fertilizers
Rex B. Demafelis, Lisa Stephanie H. Dizon, Kristel M. Gatdula, Amabelle A. Pector Production of Quality Grade Ethanol from Sweet Sorghum
Manolito E. Bambase Jr., Lisa Stephanie H. Dizon Biodiesel Production in a Packed-Column using OH-impregnated Calcium Oxide as a Heterogeneous Catalyst by a Co-solvent Method
Rex B. Demafelis, Lisa Stephanie H. Dizon, Kristel M. Gatdula, Amabelle A. Pector Boosting Farmers’ Income through an Integrated Soybean Production for Food and Fuel: An Environmental Assessment, Technical and Economic Studies
Rex B. Demafelis, Myra G. Borines, Manolito E. Bambase Jr., Jewel A. Capunitan, Jovita L. Movillon, Lisa Stephanie H. Dizon, Amabelle A. Pector Bio-oil production from Agricultural Waste (formerly Biojet Fuel Production from Coconut Oil)

 

Department of Civil Engineering

Staff Involve Project Title
Perlie P. Velasco Use of Vetiver Reed Bed System for Wastewater Treatment

 

Department of Industrial Engineering

Staff Involve Project Title
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Mikel Angelo Yap Faculty Room Extension Project and Building Improvement and Repair
Josefa Angelie D. Revilla, Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Mikel Angelo B. Yap, Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Jessa Marie Mojica, Angelo C. Ani Design and Fabrication of an Ergonomic Handle-bar Structure of a Hand Tractor for Vibration Suppression
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Clarissa M. Pesigan Establishment of a Centralized Warehouse for the Construction, Electrical and Mechanical Supplies Used in Maintenance and Rehabilitation Projects in UPLB, College, Laguna
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Clarissa M. Pesigan Establishment of an Incoming Quality Control System for Common-Use Supplies at SPMO, UPLB
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Clarissa M. Pesigan Establishment of a Supplier Database and Performance Evaluation System through Systems Analysis and Design at SPMO, UPLB College, Laguna
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Josefa Angelie D. Revilla Systems Evalutaion and Improvement through Process Streamlining and Facility Layout Analysis of the UPLB Accounting and Cashier’s Office Project
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen, Micah A. Ramirez, Lizbeth A. Mariano ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems Awareness for UPLB
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen and Roderick L. Catriz Determination of the Best Combination of Commercially Available White and Beige Colored Paints and Floor Tiles Based on IESNA Standards project
Haerold Dean Z. Layaoen and Roderick L. Catriz Evaluation of the Different Lighting Alternatives for the World Class Setting of UPLB Classrooms and Offices project
Lizbeth A. Mariano & Haerold Dean Z. Layoen Ergonomic Assessment and Establishment of Recommended Standard Conditions for UPLB Offices

 

Department of Engineering Science

Staff Involve Project Title
Francis M. Mulimbayan Investigation of the effects of chloride contamination on the pitting resistance of low-cost austenitic stainless steels in citric acid using electrochemical methods
Jey-R S. Ventura and Gino Apollo M. Guerrero Bio-adhesive production using protein from lipid extracted microalgal biomass
Jey-R S. Ventura Development of surface-modified nanocrystalline cellulose for metal ions removal in wastewater
Jey-R S. Ventura, Fidel Rey P. Nayve, Jr.,and Catalino G. Alfafara Polyhydroxy-alkanoate (PHA) production from agricultural residues

 

Agricultural Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center

Staff Involve Project Title
Darwin C. Aranguren Enhancement of Nutrient and Water Use Efficiency through Standardization of Engineering Support Systems for Precision Farming
Delfin C. Suministrado Development of Standards for Rice Production and Postproduction Machinery
Darwin C. Aranguren Testing and Evaluation of Machinery Generated from PCAARRD Funded Projects

 

Center for Agri-Fisheries and Biosystems Mechanization

Staff Involve Project Title
Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr., Marife R. Santiago, MJB Reyes, A Llanera Policy on the Manufacturing of the Single Cylinder Engine
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Maria Victoria L. Larona, Mark Keylord S. Onal, Clarissa Ileana L. Ilao, Gherlee Nelle L. Lalap UPLB-PCAF Project on Operational Procedure and Policy for the Standardized Agricultural Mechanization Index in the Philippines
Alexis C. Del Rosario, Cp Costales, RJP Estadilla, and GO Opulencia Comprehensive Assessment of the Performance of the Cassava Supply Chain and Value Chain and Identification of Intervention and Competitiveness
lexis C. Del Rosario, CP Costales, RJP Estadilla, and GO Opulencia Assessment of the Current Status of the Yellow and White Corn Supply
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Kevin F. Yaptenco, Ronaldo B. Saludes, Maria Victoria L. Larona, Rosa B. Delos Reyes, Maurice A. Duka, Jose D. De Ramos, Ronel S. Pangan, Patrick Lemuel P. Relativo, and Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr. Enhancing Productivity through the Utilization of Technologies and Knowledge Systems in Corn Based Ecosystem for Food Security
Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr. Policy Study in Support to the Local Assembly and Manufacturing of Single Cylinder Agricultural Engine for the Philippine Agri-Fisheries Sector
Aexis C. del Rosario, Jose D. De Ramos, and Marife R. Santiago Development and of a Comprehensive Mechanization Resource Mapping, Monitoring and Data Analysis System (MRMMDAS)
Ronel S. Pangan APK Roxas, E Repoldo Development of Drying Systems for Seaweeds
Rossana Marie C. Amongo and Maria Victoria L. Larona Policy Formulation of the Standard Procedure for Fishery Mechanization Index (FishMI) integrating the Best Practices on the Utilization of Fisheries Mechanization Technologies (FMTs)
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Roger A. Luyun Jr., and Ronaldo B. Saludes Identifying Suitable Sites for Small Scale Irrigation Projects (SSIPs) in the CALABARZON Region (Region IV A) Through GIS-based Water Resources Assessment
Jonathan C. Orozco Modification of the Hopper of a Push Type Fertilizer Applicator
Jonathan C. Orozco Fabrication of a Blower for a Pneumatic Planter
Alexis C. del Rosario Design and Development of Corn Sheller for High Moisture Corn
Victor A. Rodulfo Jr. Design and modification of mini corn mill
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Jose D. De Ramos, Marife R. Santiago Development of machinery in support of the organic agriculture program of the municipality of Dumingag, Zamboanga del Sur
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Jose D. De Ramos, Marife R. Santiago Testing and Evaluation of Technology Package for Processing of  Vegetables into Powder
Alexis C. del Rosario Design and Development of Mechanical Peanut Sheller
Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Jose D. De Ramos, Victor A. Rodulfo, Jr., Ronel S. Pangan, Maria Victoria L. Larona, Marife R. Santiago, and IAE faculty Pilot area development on the utilization and diffusion of corn mechanization technologies
Jose D. De Ramos, Alexis C. del Rosario, and Marife R. Santiago Technical assistance for the industrial extension of corn mechanization technologies in Cebu and Region VII