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LEE attends the 2023 Japan Energy Summit and Exhibition
Mecaelah Palaganas • April 19, 2023
Prof. Joey Ocon, Prof. Julie Anne del Rosario-Paraggua, Asst. Prof. Michael Castro, and Dr. Maricor Divinagracia-Luzadas of the Laboratory of Electrochemical Engineering (LEE) went to Tokyo last February 28 to March 3, 2023 to attend the
2023 Japan Energy Summit and Exhibition
and meet with research collaborators. At the Summit, they took notes from industry and policy presentations on hydrogen, LNG, and ammonia, which they plan to incorporate into their policy brief on hydrogen technology deployment in the Philippines, as part of the CHED-CIPHER project deliverables. They also discussed the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Student Session at the APCChE 2023, which will be held in Pasay City in September where LEE members will assist in organizing the session, together with the PIChE and SCEJ organizers.
They participated in a mini-symposium organized by Prof. Suguru Noda at Waseda University, which was attended by over 50 faculty, researchers, and graduate students from the Department of Applied Chemistry. Prof. Ocon and Prof. del Rosario-Paragua both gave presentations at the said event.
The team also visited Prof. Mikio Sakai of the University of Tokyo for joint research collaboration. Asst. Prof. Michael Castro expressed interest in pursuing his PhD in Prof. Sakai’s research group while on study-leave from the university, and Prof. Sakai expressed interest in hosting Michael once he passes the University of Tokyo’s admission process.
Moreover, the two research groups discussed possible joint R&D proposal submissions in the future. Overall, it was a productive visit for the LEE members, and they expect to collaborate with their Japanese counterparts in the future.
LEE research staff and graduate students participated in an in-house training and workshop on the Python for Power Systems Analysis (PyPSA) toolbox on October 9 and 23, 2024 . The sessions were led by Arizeo Salac (SRS 1, ElectriPHI), who returned from a six-month research sandwich program at the Reiner Lemoine Institute in Berlin, Germany , where he focused on data-driven decision-making and energy systems modeling. The training included a detailed discussion on energy systems modeling, with key topics such as data sources and the representation of energy systems using both conventional and renewable technologies. Participants received hands-on assistance with the software setup and installation, followed by simulation activities that showcased PyPSA’s capabilities in energy and power systems analysis. Mr. Salac also presented his baseline model of the Philippine energy system, which can be utilized for energy transition scenario planning. The event aimed to enhance participants' proficiency with open-source modeling tools, share best practices in modeling, and support their research in energy systems. Article by: Sophia Lunor
Prof. Joey D. Ocon, Dr. Julie Anne D.R. Paraggua, Dr. Lawrence Limjuco, and Giancarlo Sanglay were among the Filipino delegates at the 2nd ASEAN Battery Technology Conference , held from August 21 to 23, 2024 , at the Shangri-La Rasa Sentosa in Singapore. Themed "Powering ASEAN: Innovating the Future of Battery," the event was co-organized by key ASEAN associations from Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. They were accompanied by LEE member and graduate student, Giancarlo Sanglay and NextGen Project Chief Technical Specialist, Dr. Lawrence Limjuco, of the Advanced Batteries Center. The conference aimed to foster connections among researchers, engineers, and industry stakeholders within the battery and electric vehicle (EV) sectors. It provided a platform for knowledge exchange, technical discussions, and potential collaborations. Key topics included the development of the Battery and EV Roadmap for Southeast Asia, as well as government policies and regulations surrounding battery and energy storage systems (ESS) applications. Industry leaders and academic experts also addressed technological advancements in battery materials, financial support for innovations, and strategies for managing the end-of-life value chain of batteries. Prof. Ocon, who also serves as Co-Founder of Nascent Batteries, played an active role in the event by moderating a panel discussion on advancing ESS technologies in Asia. The panel featured representatives from prominent organizations, including EDP Renewables APAC, Green Tenaga Pte Ltd, and the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand. This collaborative event underscored the region's commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and highlighted the critical role of ASEAN countries in driving innovation within the battery and EV industries. Article by: Lora Monique Sapanta
The Laboratory of Electrochemical Engineering (LEE) held a despedida party to bid farewell to two of its active members — Ms. Rosela Lazaro and Asst. Prof. Michael Castro — as they embark on a new chapter of their academic journey. The LEE members, along with their laboratory head, Prof. Joey D. Ocon, celebrated through a friendly competition at the Ever Gotesco Bowling Alley, Commonwealth Avenue last August 19, 2024. This also fostered camaraderie and strengthened the bond and friendship between the lab members. Ms. Lazaro will be studying MS in Environmental Science and Engineering at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology, South Korea. Meanwhile, Asst. Prof. Castro will be pursuing a doctorate degree in Nuclear Engineering and Management at the University of Tokyo, Japan. He will be returning to UP Diliman to tend to his duties at the Department of Chemical Engineering. Indeed, ‘goodbyes’ are not the end. It marks a beginning of a new ‘hello’, a step closer to making dreams come true. To Sir Michael, ganbatte! To Sela, hwaiting! We are all rooting for you both! Article by: Lora Monique Sapanta
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