DR. ARNOLD R. ELEPAÑO
CEAT Dean/Professor 7
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dean’s Office, College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology, Room 201, Electrical Engineering Building, Pili Drive, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (Tel # +63 (049) 253-8366 or +63 0917-163-8366)
Agricultural and Bio-Process Division, Institute of Agricultural Engineering, College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna (Tel # +63 (049) 536-3291)
Email Address: [email protected]
EDUCATION:
| Year | Degree | University |
| 1992 | PhD Mechanical Engineering | Queen’s University, Kingston, Canada |
| 1988 | MS Energy Engineering | University of the Philippines Diliman |
| 1985 | BS Agricultural Engineering (Cum Laude) | University of the Philippines Los Baños |
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
Agricultural Processing; Biomass Energy; Numerical Simulation
PUBLICATIONS: (Google Scholar Page)
Elepaño,A.R.; D.B. de Padua; C.B. Quicoy; A.R. Chupungco & J.M. Yorobe Jr. (2012) “Institutional Partnership for Dryers and Other Post-harvest Facilities. Partnership for Food Security”, ed. A.C. Rola; J.E. Hernandez; J.R. Medina; M.M. Paunlagui & L.R.I. Velasco. DA-BAR and UPLB. Chap. 8, pp. 127-142.
Baradi, M.A.U. & A.R. Elepaño. (2012) “Aroma Loss in Rice as Affected by Different Conditions during Postharvest Operations.” The Philippine Agricultural Scientist. Vol. 95, No. 3, pp. 260-266.
Malilay, I.X.R.; K.F. Yaptenco; A.R. Elepaño & E.V. Casas. (2011) “Gas Transmission Rates of Unperforated and Perforated Polyethylene Films for Modified Atmosphere Packaging Applications.” Philippine Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering. Vol IX.
Lantican,F.A; A.R. Elepaño & K.P. Quilloy. (2011) “Policy Issues and Strategic Directions for Improving the Grains Supply Chain.” UPLB-CEM Policy Paper Series No. 7. University of the Philippines Los Banos College of Economics and Management. 67 pp.
Del Rosario, E.E., R.F. Rañola Jr., R.B. Demafelis, A.R. Elepaño & B.G. Bataller. (2010) “Feasibility of Producing Bioethanol from Cassava Feedstock in the Philippines.” Philippine Journal of Crop Science., Vol 35, No. 3, pp. 9-21.
Elepaño, A.R. (2010) The Philippine Rice Postproduction Consortium Programs. A plenary paper presented at the Annual National Convention of the Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers. Benguet State University. April 21-23, 2010.
COURSES TAUGHT:
| Course Code | Course Title |
| AENG 30 | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
| AENG 203 | Heat, Mass, and Momentum Transport |
| AENG 205 | Numerical Methods in Thermo-Fluids Engineering |
| AENG 225 | Advanced Heat Transfer |
| AENG 226 | Convective Head Transfer |
| AENG 238 | Advanced Dehydration and Drying |
| AENG 290 | Special Problems |
ORGANIZATION/AFFILIATION:
Association of Agricultural Engineering Department Heads of Higher Education Institute in the Philippines (President 2010)
Continuing Professional Education Council for Agricultural Engineers, Professional Regulation Commission (Member 2010)
College Country Club (President 2010-2011, member since 1994)
UP SAGES Alumni Association Inc. (President 2010-2011)
UPLB-CEAT Alumni Association Inc. (Member since 1985; Vice President, 1994-95)
Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers (National Auditor & Member of the Board, 1993-94; Regional VP, 1993-94; Regional PRO, 1992-93; Regional President, 1995-96; Member since 1986)
Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society of Agriculture (Member since 1985)