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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 | 聽Project Cost | |
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| “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.聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽聽 GCOE CESDR 23 L 2TAY20-3TAY21 | Dr. Arnel Beltran | Dr. Aileen H. Orbecido Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla |
May 01, 2021 to Sept. 30, 2021 | 聽聽 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聽 Extended: December 2021 | 聽聽 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:聽 January 01, 2019 to December 31, 2019 | 聽聽聽聽聽 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 鈥� 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 |
听颁贬贰顿-笔贬别谤苍别迟 | 2018.04 – 2019.04 |
| 5 | Life Cycle Assessment of Ammonia as a Fuel | 聽Dr. Luis F. Razon | 听颁贬贰顿-笔贬别谤苍别迟 | 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 |
聽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 | 聽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聽 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聽 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 |
开元真人-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 鈥� 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 |