Arnel B. Beltran, PhD
Full Professor
Educational Background
MS – PhD in Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology,
Myongji University, Yongin City, South Korea
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering,
University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna
Dr. Arnel B. Beltran is a licensed chemical engineer, full professor and the vice chair of the Department of Chemical Engineering, De La Salle University-Manila. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Environmental Engineering and Biotechnology from Myongji University, Yongin Campus, South Korea. He is a recipient of the Outstanding Young Scientist Award for 2022 by National Academy of Science and Technology and 2022 CEAT Distinguished Alumnus by University of the Philippines Los Baños Alumni Association, Inc. He is actively involved in various research projects and has showcased his expertise with 58 Scopus-listed publications and an h-index of 13.
Research Interest
- Membrane Fabrication and Membrane Processes
- Water and Wastewater treatment
- Electrolysis and Disinfection
- Pervaporative Recovery of Biobiotanol
- Gas Separation
- Lithium Recovery
- Waste Utilization
- Material Development
- P-graph
- Acid mine Drainage Treatment
- Legacy Mine Rehabilitation
Selected Publications
- Optimal treatment technology selection for acid mine drainage via spherical fuzzy analytic hierarchy process. Cyrielle T. Lorio, Einstine M. Opiso, Vannie Joy T. Resabal, Ivyleen Bernardo-Arugay, Joseph R. Ortenero, Arnel B. Beltran, Richard D. Alorro, Carlito B. Tabelin, Aileen H. Orbecido, Michael Angelo B. Promentilla. Minerals Engineering 202 (2023) 108260.
- Resource-Oriented Sanitation: On-Farm Septage Treatment and Nutrient Recycling for Sustainable Agriculture in the Philippines. Pausta, C.M.J., Promentilla, M.A.B., Longos, A.L., Orbecido, A.H., Beltran, A.B., Damalerio, R.G., Suplido, M.E.A.A., Saroj, D. Sustainability (Switzerland), 15(13), 2023.
- Integration of Machine Learning Methods for Effluent Quality Prediction in Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor System and Chlorination Wastewater Treatment. Andrei Fryle I. Jaluague, Arnel B. Beltran, Kathleen B. Aviso. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 106, 697-702.
- Bio+Mine Project: Empowering the Community to Develop a Site-Specific System for the Rehabilitation of a Legacy Mine. Alonzo, D., Tabelin, C.B., Dalona, I.M., Beltran, A., Orbecido, A., Villacorte-Tabelin, M., Resabal, V.J., Promentilla, M.A., Brito-Parada, P., Plancherel, Y., Jungblut, A.D., Armstrong, R., Santos, A., Schofield, P.F., Herrington, R. International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 22, 2023.
- Evaluation of Draw Solutions for Forward Osmosis using a Sodium Alginate-Bacterial Cellulose Membrane for Water Recovery. Acyatan, A.M., Lim, C.A., Orbecido, A., Patacsil, L., Beltran, A. ASEAN Engineering Journal, 12 (2), 2022, pp. 45-53.
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