Vergel C. Bungay, PhD

Associate Professor

Educational Background

Doctor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering,
Kunsan National University Gunsan, South Korea

Master of Science in Chemistry,
Mapúa Institute of Technology, Manila

Master of Science in Chemical Engineering,
De La Salle University

Certificate in Teaching (CTP),
Philippine Normal University

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry,
Mapúa Institute of Technology, Manila

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering,
Mapúa Institute of Technology, Manila

Dr. Vergel Bungay has a robust academic and industry background, holding significant positions at De La Salle University as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering. He is a graduate of Doctor in Chemical Engineering from Kunsan National University, a Registered Chemist and Chemical Engineer. He also contributed to Euro-Med Laboratories and Mapúa Techserv as a Chemist. Dr. Bungay has been instrumental in quality assurance and departmental leadership roles at De La Salle University and is actively involved with the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers, serving as National Treasurer and Metro Manila Academe Chapter President. His scholarly work includes publications on various chemical engineering topics like gasification, reactor modelling and solution thermodynamics.

Research Interest

  • Gasification
  • Reactor Modeling
  • Solution Thermodynamics

Selected Publications

  • Ortenero, J.R., Doma, C.D., Rubin, R.J.M., Reyes, K.C.K.V.R. and Bungay, V.C. Modeling of Molten Hydroxide Direct Carbon Fuel Cell – Effect of Carbonate Formation. Chemical Engineering Transactions 103, 595-600 (2023).
  • Dimaculangan, D.A.A., Bungay, V.C. and Soriano, A.N. Determination of Diffusion Coefficients of Heavy Metal Ions (Ni3+, Zn2+, Ba2+, and Mn2+) at Infinite Dilution through Electrolytic Conductivity Measurements. ASEAN Journal of Chemical Engineering 22 (1), 58-71 (2022).
  • Ang, J.Y., Dee, P.C., Tan, A.B. and Bungay, V.C. Pyrolysis and Carbon Dioxide Gasification Kinetics of Pine Cones and Lignite Blends. IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 778 (1), 012114 (2020).
  • Soriano, A.N., Adamos, K.G., Bonifacio, P.B., Adornado, A.P., Bungay, V.C. and Vairavan R. Determination of diffusion coefficients of various livestock antibiotics in water at infinite dilution. EPJ Web of Conferences 162, 01083 (2017).
  • Bungay, V.C. Kinetic Study on the Pyrolysis and Gasification of Plastic Wastes. Chemical Engineering Transactions 56, 193-198 (2017).

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