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Dr. Joseph L. Auresenia
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Dr. Kathleen B. Aviso
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Dr. Lawrence P. Belo
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Dr. Arnel B. Beltran
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Dr. Gian Paolo O. Bernardo
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Dr. Vergel C. Bungay
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Dr. Angelo Earvin S. Choi
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Dr. Nathaniel P. Dugos
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Dr. Aileen H. Orbecido
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Dr. Michael Angelo B. Promentilla
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Dr. Susan A. Roces
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Engr. Dennis N. Yu
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Dr. Josephine Q. Borja
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Dr. Luis F. Razon
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CESDR Currently Managed/ Monitored Externally Funded Research

September 01 2021 to August 31, 2022

Project Title Project Director/ Coordinator Project team members Funding Agency Project Duration/Status  Project Cost
 in peso  in other currencies
“FASTRAC: Application of Geopolymer and Alkali-Activated Material Technology as Eco-innovative Composite ProductS (GMATriCS) Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla Dr. Jason Maximino Ongpeng DOST-PCIEERD September 01, 2021 to August 31, 2022 6,206,320.00
Decentralized Approach to Domestic Wastewater Management System in the Philippines: A Systematic Review and Policy Recommendations Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla Dr. Kathleen Aviso
Dr. Arnel Beltran
Dr. Aileen Orbecido
Dr. Renan Ma Tanhueco
Dr. Ador Torneo		 DOST-NRCP December 01, 2021 to November 30, 2022 1,500,000.00
Environmental Protection of Water Bodies from Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) using Permeable Reactive Barrier as Passive Treatment System Dr. Aileen Orbecido DOST-NRCP January 1, 2021-December 31, 2022 2,055,000.00
SAGES: Systems Approach for Greener, Eco-efficient and Sustainable Mineral Resource Management in the Philippines.                           GCOE CESDR 23 L 2TAY20-3TAY21 Dr. Arnel Beltran Dr. Aileen H. Orbecido
Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla		 May 01, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021    1,600,000.00
Newton Prize 2019: Water-Energy-Nutrient Nexus in the Cities of the Future Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla Dr. Aileen orbecido
Dr. Arnel Beltran
Dr. Emmanuel Garcia		 Newton Fund August 01, 2020 to July 31, 2021  Extended: December 2021    2,688,504.12 GBP 42,360.00
Synthesis and Absorption Analysis of Fly Ash Geopolymer?Alginate Hybrid for Heavy Metal Removal in Contaminated Water Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla Engr. Janne Pauline Ngo DOST Grant for Outstanding Achievements in Science and Technology Orig. Contract: October 15, 2018-October 14, 2019 Fund Received:  January 01, 2019 to December 31, 2019       529,600.00
Utilization of Nickel Laterite Ore Rock (low grade) for various applications: Acid Mine Drainage treatment and carbon Sequestration Dr. Aileen H. Orbecido Dr. Arnel Beltran DOST-PCIEERD 2018.08 – 2020.07

 

EXTERNALLY - FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

No. Project Title Principal Investigator or Project Leader Project Team Members Funding Agency Project Duration
1 Utilization of Nickel Laterit Ore Rock (low grade) for various applications: Acid Mine Drainage treatment and carbon Sequestration Dr. Aileen H. Orbecido Dr. Arnel Beltran DOST-PCIEERD 2018.08 – 2020.07
2 Recycling of Silt and spent Residue from Reprocessing as Raw Materials for Geopolymer Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla DOST-PCIEERD 2018.08 – 2020.07
3 Sustainable Wastewater Treatment Systems with Nutrient (SWAN) Recovery Dr. Arnel Beltran Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla
Dr. Aileen Orbecido
Dr. Ramon Christian Eusebio
Dr. Liza Patacsil		 DOST-PCIEERD 2018.05 – 2020.04
4 Development of Process Systems Engineering (PSE)
Approaches to the Design and Operation of Low-Carbon Energy Systems		 Dr. Kathleen B. Aviso Collaborating Institutions:
(1) National Taipei University of Technology, Taiwan(2) University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus		  CHED-PHernet 2018.04 – 2019.04
5 Life Cycle Assessment of Ammonia as a Fuel  Dr. Luis F. Razon  CHED-PHernet 2018.04 – 2019.04
6 Optimal Design of a Polygeneration System using various Clean and Low Carbon Technologies using Fuzzy Mathematical programming Approach Dr. Aristotle Ubando Dr. Kathleen Aviso National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) 2017.09 – 2018.09
7 Water-Energy Nutrient Nexus in the Cities of the Future Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla Dr. Luis Razon
Dr. Aileen Orbecido
Dr. Arnel Beltran
Dr. Lawrence Belo
Dr. Ramon Christian Eusebio		 DOST-PCIEERD 2017.02 – 2019.02
8 Sustainable Management of “AQUA” for Research 21st Century Communities Dr. Aileen Orbecido Dr. Arnel Beltran
Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla
Dr. Renan Ma. Tanhueco
Dr. Marlon Era
Dr. Lawrence Belo
Dr. Ramon Christian Eusebio		 USAID STRIDE 2017.02 – 2018.01
9 Project Kamino: Bioethanol from Algae Dr. Cynthia Madrazo Dr. Alvin Culaba
Dr. Aristotle Ubando		 ADTEL, Inc. 2017.02 – 2017.09
10 STEM Cell Mechanotransduction and Engineering of Biometric Scaffolds. Pore Geometry Directs Cell Decision Dr. Nathaniel Dugos Dr. Susan Roces
Dr. Lawrence Belo
Mr. Joseph Rey H. Sta. Agueda		 CHED-DARETO 2017.01 – 2017.12
11 Characterization of Fly Ash from STEAG power plant and the Study of its possible application to road embarkments Dr. Jonathan Dungca Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla
Dr. D. Yu		 STEAG State Power Plant Inc. 2015.09 – 2016.09
12 Screening of Indigenouys Plants as Biodiesel Feedstock Dr. Luis Razon Dr. Esperanza Maribel Agoo CHED-Phernet 2014.12 – 2015.11
13 Development of Inoperability Input-Output Model (IIM) for the Philippines Dr. Raymond Tan Dr. Kathleen Aviso
Dr. Krista Danielle Yu
Joost R. Santos (George Washington University)
Mustafa Kamal Abdul Aziz (Univrsity of Teknologi Malaysia)		 CHED-Phernet 2014.12 – 2015.11
14 Development of Process Systems Engineering (PSE) Approaches to the Design and Operation of Low-Carbon Energy Systems Dr. Raymond Tan Dr. Kathleen Aviso
Dr. Michael Promentilla
Dr. Aristotle Ubando		 CHED-Phernet 2014.12 – 2015.11
15 Development of functional Nanocarbon-Based Catalysts for Biomass Conversion Dr. Joseph Auresenia Dr. Pag-asa Gaspillo
Dr. Luis Razon
Dr. Raymond Tan		 DOST – PCIEERD 2014.11 – 2017.10
16 Development of an Optimization Model for Agricultural Production Considering Water Footprint and Climate Change Vulnerability Dr. Kathleen Aviso DOST-NAST 2014.10 – 2015.09
17 Development of a Novel Geopolymer-based Material Derived from the Temary Blend of Coal Bottom Ash, Coal Fly Ash and Rice Hulls Ash Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla DOST-NAST 2014.09 – 2015.08
18 Development of an Optimization Model for Identifying Efficient Water RE-Use Opportunities in Industrial Parks Dr. Kathleen Aviso DOST-NAST 2014.09 – 2015.08
19 Development of Methodology for Calibrating IIM Dr. Raymond Tan Dr. Kathleen Aviso
Dr. Michael Promentilla		 Oscar Lopez Center for Climate Change Adaptation and DisaSTER Risk management Foundation Inc. 2013.08 – 2014.07
20 Development of Optimization Model for Automated Matching of Co2 Sources and Sinks in Carbon Capture and Storage (ICS) Systems Dr. Raymond Tan Dr. Kathleen Aviso
Dr. Michael Promentilla		 DOST – NRCP 2013.05 – 2014.04
21 National Inventory for New Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Dr. Susan Gallardo
Dr. Leonila Abella
Dr. Josephine borja
Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla		 UNIDO 2012.08 – 2014.03
22 Ipops Package S: Conduct of National Inventory of POPS ontaminated Sites And Development of National Strategy for Management of POPS Contaminated Sites Dr. Susan Gallardo
c/o Dr. Promentilla		 AECOM Phil. Cosultants Corp. 2012.07 – 2014.02
23 Emissions and Performance of Diesel Engine using Blends of Waste Cooking Oil Methyl Ester (Biodiesel) and Diesel Dr. Susan A. Roces Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla
Dr. Nathaniel Dugos		  AUN/SEED-NET JICA 2011.09 – 2013.08
24 Evaluation of Metal-Based Oxygen Carrier in Chemical Looping Combustion of Philippine Coal Using a Thermogravimetric Analyzer. Dr. Susan A. Roces Dr. Nathaniel Dugos AUN/SEED-NET JICA 2011.09 – 2013.08
25 Extraction of Natural Products from Plants Ms. Marylou M. Uy Dr. Josephine Borja AUN/SEED-NET JICA 2011.07 – 2013.08
26 Transesterification of Jatropa curcas Oil and Coconut Oil by Microwave Irradiation Dr. Susan A. Roces Dr. Raymond Tan
Dr. Florinda Bacani		 DOST-PCIEERD 2009.10 – 2010.09
27 Develop of a Photocatalytic Reactor with Immobilized AC/TION for Torquoise Blue Removal Dr. Susan Gallardo ERDT 2008.05 – 2011.03
28 Development of Compact and Efficient Electro-Coagulation Treatment System for Pharmaceutical Waste Products and other Pharmaceutical and Personal Care Product (PPCP) Residues in Wastewater Dr. Pag-asa D. Gaspillo DOST-PCIEERD 2007.10 – 2008.09
29 Assessment of alternative processes for the production of ammonium compounds from diazotrophic cyanobacteria Dr. Luis Razon CHED/Phernet 2012.09
30 Development of Process Systems Engineering (PSE) Approaches to the Design and Operation of Low-Carbon Energy Systems Dr. Raymond Tan CHED/Phernet 2012.09
31 Development of Inoperability Input-Output Model (IIM) for the Philippines Dr. Raymond Tan
Dr. Katleen Aviso
Dr. Michael Promentilla		 CHED/Phernet 2012.09
32 Power output optimization of the Performance of Dye-sensitized Solar cell (DSSC) by Iron-Nickel doping ratio, Titanium Dioxide Photoanode Thickness and Carbon Nanotube Counter Electrode Concentration using Response Surface Methodology (RSM)
GCOE CESDR 87 L 2TA12-3TA13		 Dr. Joseph Auresenia ERDT 2012.09
33 Conversion of Biodegradable Wastes to Organic Fertilizer and/or Biogas Using Technology Developed by Biohitech Corporation Dr. Joseph Auresenia Mr. Dennis Yu  Biohitch Co., Ltd. 2009.02 – 2011.02

INTERNALLY - FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

No. Project Title Project Grant Proponent(s)/Dept. Funding Agency Date of Completion
1 A Review of Game Theoretic Approaches for Optimizing Industrial Symbiosis Networks FRP-Review Article Dr. Kathleen Aviso/Chemical Engineering URCO Ongoing
2 Production of Zero-valent Iron for Wastewater Dye Removal using Pineapple Peel Extract as Reductant FRP Dr. Cynthia Madrazo/Chemical Engineering URCO Ongoing
3 Application of Carbon Nanotubes as Component of Photo-Anode and Counter Electrodes in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSSC) FRP Dr. Joseph Auresenia/Chemical Engineering URCO & SF Ongoing
4 Catalytic Gasification of Philippine Coal Blends with CO2 using Thermogravimetry using Alkali Carbonates as Catalysts New Ph.D. Dr. Vergel Bungay/Chemical Engineering URCO Ongoing
5 Stability and Disinfection Performance of Stored Electrolyzed Seawater New Ph.D. Dr. Arnel Beltran/Chemical Engineering URCO Ongoing
6 Performance Evaluation & Upgrade Options for Existing Sequencing Batch Reactors for Nutrient Removal FRP Dr. Aileen Huelgas/Chemical Engineering URCO Ongoing
7 Fractal Inspired Chitosan and Carbon Nanoparticle Based Biocompatible Sensor for Wound Management IR Mr. Joseph Rey Sta. Agueda/MEM
Dr. Lawrence Belo/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Eligio Santiago Maghirang/Biology		 URCO
8 The Chromatographic and Cytotoxicity Analyses of Selected Selaginella Species Found in the Philippines on Cancer Cell Lines IR Dr. Ma. Carmen Tan/Chemistry
Dr. Glenn Oyong/CENSER
Mr. Virgilio Linis/Biology		 URCO Received proposal
9 Biofuel Production from Chlorella Sorokiniana IR Dr. Cynthia Madrazo/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Alvin Culaba/Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Aristotle Ubando/Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Anthony Chiu/Industrial Engineering		 URCO
10 Characterization of the Mechanical and Strength Properties of Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) in Compression and Flexure IR Dr. Jason Maximino Ongpeng/Civil Engineering
Dr. Martin Ernesto Kalaw, Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla/Chemical Engineering		 UCRO Ongoing
11 Decellularized Porcine Kidney for Whole-organ Bioengineering Applications IR Dr. Nathaniel Dugos/Chemical Engineering
Mr. Joseph Rey Sta. Agueda/MEM
Dr. Custer Deocaris/Biology
Dr. Lawrence /Chemical Engineering		 URCO Ongoing
12 Synthesis of Nanomaterial-enhanced Geopolymer Spheres for Environmental Applications IR Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Jose Isagani Janairo/Biology
Dr. Derrick Ethelbhert Yu/Chemistry		 URCO Ongoing
13 Fire and Heat Resistance Testing of Geopolymer Composites Derived from Volcanic Ash, Red Clay, and Baruko Waste Seashell IR Engr. Martin Kalaw/Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Archie Maglaya/Mechanical Engineering		 URCO Ongoing
14 Development of Fly-Ash-based Geopolymer for Soil Stabilization in the Philippines IR Dr. Jonathan  Dungca/Civil Engineering
Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Derrick Ethelbhert Yu/Chemistry		 URCO Ongoing
15 Carbon Dioxide Absorption Using Aqueous Ammonia and Chemical Looping Combustion of Philippine Coal Using Ion Oxide IR Dr. Susan Roces/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Nathaniel Dugos/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Julita Robles/Chemistry		 URCO & SF Ongoing
16 Nitrogen Fixation: A Review of Its Impact on Food Security, Environment, Energy and Its Prospects for the Future FRP-Review Article Dr. Luis Razon/Chemical Engineering URCO 2018.05
17 Mix Optimization and Life Cycle Analysis of Ternary Blend Geopolymer from Coal Fly Ash, Coal Bottom, and Rice Hull Ash FRP Dr. Michael Promentilla/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Jonathan Dungca/Civil Engineering		 c/o JICA AUN SeedNet 2017.07
18 Development of a Manual of Physical Chemistry Laboratory for Chemical Engineers FRP-Materials Development Dr. Josephine Borja/Chemical Engineering URCO 2017.07
19 Assessment of Alternative Processes of the Production of Ammonium Compounds from Diazotrophic Cyanobacteria FRP Dr. Luis Razon/Chemical Engineering URCO 2016.06
20 Theoretical Investigations on Mercury Containing Specie and Carbon Dioxide on the Surface of Calcium Oxide New Ph.D. Dr. Michael Mananghaya/Chemical Engineering URCO 2016.04
21 Computational Investigation of the Microstructure-Transport Property in Cementitious Materials based on X-ray Microtomography Images FRP Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla/Chemical Engineering URCO Completed
22 Electrocoagulation of Quick Service Restaurant Wastewater in an Upflow Semi-batch Reactor FRP Dr. Pag-asa Gaspillo/Chemical Engineering URCO & SF 2015.01
23 Transesterification of  Jatropha Curcas Oil and Coconut Oil by Microwave Irradiation FRP Dr. Susan Roces/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Florinda Bacani/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Raymond Tan/Chemical Engineering		 URCO 2014.05
24 Life Cycle Energy and Environment Impacts Associated with the Production and Use of Ammonium Sulfate from Photosynthetic Nitrogen-Fixing Cyanobacteria FRP Dr. Luis Razon/Chemical Engineering URCO 2013.05
25 Preparation of Aluminum-Based Coating Material for the Formation of an Inorganic Membrane Composite FRP Dr. Julius Maridable/Chemical Engineering URCO & CRF 2013.06
26 Biodegradability and Photodegradability of Common Persistent Organic Pollutants in the Philippines: Focus on Cholordane RFG Dr. Susan Gallardo/Chemical Engineering 2013.06
27 Evaluation of Heavy-Metal Induced Oxidative Stresses and Phytoremediation Potential of Native Philippine Bamboo Species IR Dr. Lawrence Belo/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Nadine Ledesma/Biology
Dr. Custer Deocaris/Biology
Dr. Aileen Huelgas-Orbecido/Chemical Engineering		 DLSU-SF Completed
28 Estimating the Economic Impact of the Introduction of Low-Energy Critical Infrastructure Monitoring Devices for Machine-to-Machine Wireless Sensor Networks in the Philippines IR Dr. Lawrence Materum/ECE
Dr. Krista Danielle Yu/Economics
Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla/Chemical Engineering		 URCO 2018.04
29 Synthesis of Functionalized Metal Phthalocyanine-TiO2 Nanoparticles as Photocatalytic Paint Additive for Degradation of Organic Air Pollutants IR Dr. Derrick Ethelbhert Yu/Chemisty
Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla/Chemical Engineering
Dr. Gil Nonato Santos/Physics		 URCO & SF 2014.11
30 Sustainability Issue Due to Coal Ash from Coal Fired Power Plants in the Philippines: Phase 2 – Sustainable Solutions for an Industry Partner IR Dr. Susan Gallardo/Chemical Engineering
Engr. Ronaldo Gallardo/Civil Engineering
Dr. Jonathan Dungca/Civil Engineering
Dr. Eppie Clark/Industrial Engineering		 URCO 2013.07