DLSU CCS Faculty Join ASEAN STI Coordination Efforts

Two faculty members from the College of Computer Studies (CCS) are strengthening DLSU’s regional presence in Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) through active participation in ASEAN-led initiatives.

Dr. Joel Ilao, Director of the Advanced Research Institute for Informatics, Computing, and Networking (AdRIC), represented DLSU at the ASEAN-Japan STI Coordination Symposium 2025 held last March 3, 2025 in Bangkok, Thailand. The event gathered experts and institutional representatives from across ASEAN and Japan to explore sustainable STI platforms, cross-sector collaboration, and capacity-building for research leadership. Dr. Ilao joined delegates from UP, ADMU, and MSU in representing the Philippines.

In parallel, Dr. Marnel Peradilla, Chair of the Department of Computer Technology and Head of the Center for Networking and Information Security (CNIS), was recently appointed as a regional STI coordinator under the ASEAN University Network (AUN). He has been invited to participate in the STI Coordination Training Workshop scheduled for May 28–30, 2025, to be held also in Bangkok, Thailand. Organized by AUN, AUN/SEED-Net, and JASTIP, the training is aimed at equipping next-generation STI leaders with practical skills for fostering impactful research partnerships across the region.

These developments reflect the growing role of DLSU CCS in shaping the ASEAN STI landscape through leadership, collaboration, and capacity building.

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Event photos from AUN.