Dr. Aristotle T. Ubando

Full Professor

Educational Background

PhD in Mechanical Engineering,
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines

Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
University of the Philippines, Philippines

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering,
De La Salle University, Manila, Philippines

Aristotle Ubando is known for his research including finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, process integration and optimization, and energy system modeling. He has published more than 160 Scopus-indexed journal papers at the national and international levels, with an h-index of 21. Prof. Ubando was listed among the top 2% of the world’s researchers based on composite metrics by Stanford University and Elsevier statisticians in 2021. He was selected as one of the 2017 Asian Scientists 100 for his contribution to the sustainability field. He is a multi-awarded scientist in the Philippines; among his national awards is the Outstanding Young Scientist award in 2016 bestowed by the National Academy of Science and Technology. He is a recipient of the Achievement Award 2020 for his contribution to the Engineering Division of the National Research Council of the Philippines. He is the Assistant Dean for Research and Advanced Studies at the Gokongwei College of Engineering at De La Salle University. He is a Full Professor and Research Fellow at the Mechanical Engineering Department at the same university. He is the head of the Thermomechanical Analysis Laboratory at De La Salle University—Laguna Campus.

Research Interest

  • Algae Biorefinery
  • Fuzzy Optimization
  • Microalgae
  • Bioenergy
  • Energy Systems Modeling

Selected Publications

  • Ubando, A. T., Felix, C. B., & Chen, W. H. (2020). Biorefineries in circular bioeconomy: A comprehensive review. Bioresource technology, 299, 122585.
  • Chen, W. H., Lin, B. J., Lin, Y. Y., Chu, Y. S., Ubando, A. T., Show, P. L., … & Pétrissans, M. (2021). Progress in biomass torrefaction: Principles, applications and challenges. Progress in Energy and Combustion Science, 82, 100887.
  • Ubando, A. T., Africa, A. D. M., Maniquiz-Redillas, M. C., Culaba, A. B., Chen, W. H., & Chang, J. S. (2021). Microalgal biosorption of heavy metals: a comprehensive bibliometric review. Journal of Hazardous Materials, 402, 123431.
  • Chen, W. H., Calapatia, A. M. A., & Ubando, A. T. (2024). Design of dual-channel Swiss-roll reactor for high-performance hydrogen production from ethanol steam reforming through waste heat valorization. Energy, 306, 132506.
  • Ubando, A. T., Gonzaga, J. A., Gue, I. H. V., & Biona, J. B. M. (2024). Life cycle assessment of plastic and paper carrying bags in the Philippines. Cleaner Environmental Systems, 14, 100217.

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