LEE Members Pass the 2016 Board Exams

leeupd • Nov 25, 2016

Four members of the Laboratory of Electrochemical Engineering passed their respective board exams this 2016. These members are Nur-Miko Guiamano, Marc Francis Labata, Jan Samuel Matuba, and Ron Andrei Soriano.

Nur-Miko Guiamano is a BS Electronics and Communications Engineering graduate from the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute, University of the Philippines – Diliman. Her undergraduate research topic was Development of a Line Synchronized Full Bridge Inverter for Photovoltaic Solar System Applications under the supervision of Prof. Miguel Escoto, Jr. She was part of the Power Electronics Laboratory of the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute during her undergraduate research but is now part of the Laboratory of Electrochemical Engineering. She passed the Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination last October 15 and 16, 2016.

Marc Francis Labata is a BS Chemical Engineering graduate from the Depertment of Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines – Diliman. He worked with Reynaldo Geronia II and Kirby Lanz Rosales for their undergraduate research which was entitled CO 2 Electrocatalytic Conversion on Electrodeposited Cu-based Surfaces under the supervision of Prof. Joey Ocon. He was already a member of the Laboratory of Electrochemical Engineering since his 5 th year as an undergraduate student. Aside from graduating as Cum Laude, he also managed to grab the Top 6 spot from the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination, held last November 18-20, 2016, with a rating of 81.00%.

Jan Samuel Matuba is also a BS Chemical Engineering graduate from the same department. He worked with Rodgee Abaya and John Paul Niño Sanglay for their research Low-cost Fabrication of a PDMS Microchannel using an Improved Print-and-Peel (PAP) Method under the guidance of Prof. Kristian July Yap. Their research was one of the entries to the Undergraduate Project Competition (UPC) 2016. He was part of the Fuels, Energy, and Thermal Systems Laboratory of the Chemical Engineering Department during his undergraduate research but is now also a part of the Laboratory of Electrochemical Engineering. He passed the Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination last November 18-20, 2016.

Ron Andrei Soriano is another BS Chemical Engineering graduate from the same department. He worked with Patrick Ryan Cruz and Alden Jon Espineli for their research entitled Fabrication of a Membraneless Alkaline Fuel Cell Prototype for Ethanol Sensing under the supervision of Asst. Prof. Julie Anne del Rosario. He was also already a member of the Laboratory of Electrochemical Engineering since his 5 th year as an undergraduate student. He also passed the same Chemical Engineer Licensure Examination.

Spring Visit: LEE Members Attend Joint Research Workshops in South Korea

By Mecaelah Palaganas • 13 May, 2024
The CIPHER project team , led by Prof. Joey Ocon and Assoc. Prof. Julie Anne D. del Rosario-Paraggua, recently visited South Korea from March 27 to April 7, 2024. During the trip, the team participated in joint research workshops at Inha University, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), and Hanyang University. They presented their research works, fostering discussions on advanced topics in electrochemical engineering. The team also gained valuable insights by touring state-of-the-art research facilities at these universities, including the GIST Advanced Institute of Instrumental Analysis (GAIA) center, which offers LEE members access to cutting-edge material characterization equipment to further their studies and projects. The visit not only facilitated academic exchange but also paved the way for potential collaborations in the future. By tapping into the expertise and resources available at these institutions, LEE aims to drive innovative research and advancements in electrochemical engineering.

LEE Energy Systems Team visits HKUST

By Mecaelah Palaganas • 10 May, 2024
Prof. Joey Ocon, Asst. Prof. Michael Castro, and Mr. Ovid Tubalinal attended energy systems research collaboration meetings and workshops at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) , Hong Kong SAR. The team from LEE was hosted by Asst. Prof. Laurence Delina from the Division of Environment and Sustainability (ENVR). Prof. Ocon shared a brief introduction of LEE and the energy systems studies being conducted in LEE to graduate students of HKUST-ENVR who were participative with questions on the topics presented such as the effect of incorporating storm hardening measures and insurance into hybrid renewable energy systems (HRES), the transition pathways to 100% renewable in Philippine off-grid islands, and the evaluation of green hydrogen potential in the Philippines. The remaining days were spent in preparation for two meetings with HKUST faculty regarding cooling (and heating) demands of cities to explore future research collaboration. The productive meetings resulted in planning for funding acquisition and conceptualization of a collaborative research project.

Nihon de no 101-kakan: Sandwich Program at Osaka University

By Mecaelah Palaganas • 10 May, 2024
Honesto Ovid Tubalinal, a Research Fellow of CIPHER Project , has finished a three-month special research student program at the Morikawa Laboratory in the Graduate School of Engineering , Osaka University Suita Campus from October 2023 to January 2024. He was mentored by Prof. Morikawa Yoshitada, and PhD Student and LEE alumnus Mr. Ace Christian Serraon on improving the results of the density functional theory (DFT)-based study on the passivation of hydrohalogenic acid-treated germanium (001) surfaces. Mr. Tubalinal also attended workshops organized by the professors of the Quantum Engineering Design Course (QEDC) where PhD and MS students present the progress of their studies. This sandwich program was a great opportunity to interact and to work with international students, and to learn new techniques on DFT-based calculations and operation of high-performance computing (HPC) clusters.
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