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PROGRAMME
I. Academic Procession
II. National Anthem
III. Welcome Remarks Dr. Giovanni A. Tapang
Dean
IV. Introduction of the Dr. Eizadora T. Yu
Guest Speaker Associate Dean for Mentoring,
Academic Progress and
Advancement
V. Keynote Address Ms. Elizabeth Rose C.
Orteza Siguion-Reyna
Former Regent UP System
VI. Presentation of Plaque to the Guest Speaker
VII. Presentation of PhD Graduates
VIII. Presentation of Graduates Institute of Biology
IX. Intermission The Unconformity Band
X. Presentation of Graduates Institute of Chemistry
Institute of Environmental
Science and Meteorology
XI. Special Recognition of Retired Faculty and Staff
XII. Presentation of Graduates National Institute of
Geological Sciences
Marine Science Institute
Materials Science and
Engineering Program
XIII. Message of Chancellor Fidel Nemenzo
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XIV. Presentation of Graduates Institute of Mathematics
National Institute of
Molecular Biology and
Biotechnology
XV. Intermission The Unconformity Band
XVI. Presentation of Graduates National Institute of Physics
XVII. Presentation of Awards Dr. Ma. Nerissa M. Abara
College Secretary
XVIII. Response in behalf of the Reginald Christian S.
2019-2020 MS/PhD Graduates Bernardo
Most Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate
XIX. Response in behalf of the Chloe B. Borromeo
2019-2020 BS Graduates Ryan Kendrick U. Lim
Beatrice Hope G. Reyes
XX. Closing Remarks Dr. Eizadora T. Yu
Associate Dean for Mentoring,
Academic Progress and
Advancement
XXI. UP Naming Mahal
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2019-2020 RECIPIENTS OF THE DEAN’S MEDALLION
LETICIA SHAHANI AWARD
FOR BEST UNDERGRADUATE THESIS OR RESEARCH PAPER
Applied Physics: Mary Nathalie G. Dela Cruz
Undergraduate Thesis: “Fringe analysis: topological charge
determination, nonlinearity error reduction in
profilometry, and focal length measurement of a
tunable lens”
Adviser: Dr. Nathaniel Hermosa II
Biology: Beatrice Hope G. Reyes
Undergraduate Thesis: “Sialyl-Tn (STn) as a potential source of
proliferative sialic acid in endometrial cancer”
Adviser: Dr. Joyce Ibana
Chemistry: James Peter L. Lim
Undergraduate Thesis: “The Effect of Ligand Affinity to the Allosteric
Behavior of the Ligand Binding Domain of
Thyroid Hormone Receptor - Retinoid X
Receptor”
Adviser: Dr. Ricky Nellas
Geology: Meyrick U. Tablizo
Undergraduate Research Paper: "Revisiting the Geology of South-Central Cebu:
New Insights on the Development and Evolution
of the Visayan Basin"
Advisers: Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay, Mr. Raul
Benjamin Mendoza, Ms. Regina Martha
Lumongsod and Ms. Melinda Aimee Jajalla
Mathematics: Franchesca S. Ferrer
Undergraduate Thesis: “Two-Color Rainbow Option Pricing Model”
Adviser: Dr. Jose Ma. Escaner IV
Physics: Xyd D. Agapito
Undergraduate Thesis: “Environment-induced exact decoherence in a bit-
by-bit measurement”
Adviser: Dr. Eric Galapon
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CS EXCELLENCE AWARD
FOR OUTSTANDING B.S. GRADUATES
Applied Physics Christian Loer T. Llemit Magna Cum Laude
Biology Beatrice Hope G. Reyes Summa Cum Laude
Chemistry Hernan Joseph D.C. Delizo Magna Cum Laude
Geology Loris Bianca C. Aballa Cum Laude
Mathematics Maria Ysabel C. Sta. Ana Magna Cum Laude
Molecular Biology Ryan Kendrick U. Lim Summa Cum Laude
Physics Mark Roan Elrae T. Villareal Magna Cum Laude
EXCELLENCE IN B.S. STUDIES
Ryan Kendrick U. Lim Summa Cum Laude
MOST OUTSTANDING M.S. GRADUATE
Angelie R. Ferrolino Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2018
Master's Thesis “Optimal Location of Sensors for Early Detection of
Tsunami Waves”
Adviser Dr. Renier G. Mendoza, Assistant Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Co-Adviser Dr. Jose Ernie C. Lope, Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
MOST OUTSTANDING Ph.D. GRADUATE
Reginald Christian S. Bernardo Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S., M.S. Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2015, 2017
Dissertation Thesis "Compact Objects, Cosmologies, and Gravitational
Perturbations in Scalar-Tensor Theories of Gravity"
Adviser Dr. Michael Francis Ian G. Vega II, Professor, National
Institute of Physics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
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CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY GRADUATES
INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGY
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (BIOLOGY)
As of Midyear 2019
Mariano Roy M. Duya Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 1993, M.S. Wild Life Studies,
University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 1999
Dissertation Title "Factors that Influence Fruit Bat Diversity and Abundance
in an Old-growth Lowland Forest in the Northern Sierra
Madre Natural Park, Philippines"
Adviser Dr. Francis S. Magbanua, Assistant Professor, Institute of
Biology, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Lawrence R. Heaney, Negaunee Curator of Mammals,
Field Museum of Natural History, Chicago, Illinois, United
States of America
Libertine Rose S. Sanchez
B.S. Botany, University of Santo Tomas, 1996, M.S. Biology, Ateneo de Manila
University, 2015
Dissertation Title "Metagenomic Analysis and Screening for Metal Response
Genes of Cyanobacterial Consortia from Three Mining
Sites in Benguet Province, Philippines"
Adviser Dr. Ernelea P. Cao, Professor, Institute of Biology, College
of Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Davin Edric V. Adao Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2006, M.S. Marine Science,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2013
Dissertation "Subtype Variation, Protease Activity, and Metronidazole-
Resistance of Blastocystis sp. Isolates from Select Areas in
Luzon, Philippines"
Adviser Dr. Windell L. Rivera, Professor, Institute of Biology,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
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Michael Angelo C. Nicdao
B.S. Medical Technology, Angeles University Foundation, 2004, M.S. Microbiology,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2009
Dissertation Thesis "Probiotic Interventions Against Salmonella Typhimurium
and Their Applications in Poultry Farming"
Adviser Dr. Joyce A. Ibana, Professor, Institute of Biology, College
of Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (CHEMISTRY)
As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Larry S. Lico
B.S., M.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2006, 2013
Dissertation Title "Synthesis of 3-O-Sulfonated Heparan Sulfate
Tetrasaccharides"
Adviser Dr. Susan D. Arco, Professor, Institute of Chemistry,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Shang Cheng Hung, Distinguished Research Fellow,
Genomics Research Center, Academia Sinica, Taipei City,
Taiwan
INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND METEOROLOGY
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE)
As of Midyear 2019
Jonah L. Bondoc
B.S. Chemistry, University of Santo Tomas, 1992, M.S. Environmental Science,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2012
Dissertation Title "Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) and Associated Effects
in Stranded Cetaceans in the Philippines: Natural Gauge of
Current and Potential Impacts to Environmental and
Human Health"
Adviser Dr. Lemnuel V. Aragones, Professor, Institute of
Environmental Science and Meteorology, College of
Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
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Co-Adviser Dr. Charita S. Kwan, University Researcher, Head
Research and Analytical Services Laboratory, Natural
Science Research Institute, College of Science, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (MARINE SCIENCE)
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Michael P. Atrigenio
B.S. Marine Biology, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, 1988, M.S. Marine
Science, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 1995
Dissertation Title "The Blue Coral Heliopora coerulea Responses to Elevated
Temperature"
Adviser Dr. Porfirio M. Aliño, Research Professor, Marine Science
Institute, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (MATHEMATICS)
As of Midyear 2019
Joseph Ray Clarence G. Damasco Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S., M.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2009, 2013
Dissertation Title "More Symmetric Fundamental Domains for Lattices and
Perfect Colorings of Graphs"
Co-Adviser Dr. Manuel Joseph C. Loquias, Associate Professor,
Institute of Mathematics, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Dirk Frettlöh, Lecturer, Faculty of Technology,
Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Bryan S. Hernandez
B.S., M.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 2008, 2014
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Dissertation Title "Multistationarity and Fundamental Decompositions of
Power-Law Kinetics"
Adviser Dr. Aurelio A. de los Reyes V, Associate Professor,
Institute of Mathematics, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Eduardo R. Mendoza, Adjunct Professor, Institute of
Mathematical Sciences and Physics, College of Arts and
Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños College,
Laguna
Allan O. Junio Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S., M.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2008, 2011, , ,
Dissertation Title "Perfect Colorings of Patterns with Multiple Orbits"
Adviser Dr. Ma. Lailani B. Walo, Senior Lecturer, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Saraleen Mae M. Manongsong
B.S., M.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2006, 2010
Dissertation Title "Solving the Inverse Kinematics Problem of 6R/P
Manipulators"
Adviser Dr. Fidel R. Nemenzo, Professor, Institute of Mathematics,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Jose Capco, Lecturer, Research Institute for Symbolic
Computation, Johannes Kepler University, Altenberger
Straße 69, A-4040 Linz, Austria
Daryl Allen B. Saddi Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2008, M.S. Applied
Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2012
Dissertation Title "Existence of an Optimal Martingale Plan with Uniform
Marginal Measures"
Co-Adviser Dr. Jose Maria L. Escaner IV, Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Co-Adviser Dr. Jorge Maurício Salazar Serrano, Professor Auxiliar,
Departamento de Matemática, Universidade de Évora,
Largo dos Colegiais 2, 7000-645 Évora, Portugal
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As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Sheila S. Demegillo Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S., M.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 2006, 2011
Dissertation Title “Beta Series Expansion and Admissible Sequences”
Adviser Dr. Jonathan V. Caalim, Assistant Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PHYSICS)
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Ma. Herminia M. Balgos Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S Applied Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2010, M.S Physics,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2012
Dissertation Title "Spatio-Temporal Characterization of Electrical and
Optical Properties of Low Temperature Grown Gallium
Arsenide Structures for Terahertz Applications"
Adviser Dr. Armando S. Somintac, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Norihiko Hayazawa, Senior Research Scientist, Surface
and Interface Science Laboratory, RIKEN, Hirosawa 2-1,
Wako-shi, Saitama, Japan
As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Alfred P. Abella Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Applied Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2015, M.S. Physics,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2016
Dissertation "Eulerian Vorticity on and Beneath Surface Waves
Generated at the Liquid-gas Interface"
Adviser Dr. Maricor N. Soriano, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Reginald Christian S. Bernardo Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S., M.S. Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2015, 2017
Dissertation Thesis "Compact Objects, Cosmologies, and Gravitational
Perturbations in Scalar-Tensor Theories of Gravity"
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Adviser Dr. Michael Francis Ian G. Vega II, Professor, National
Institute of Physics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Alexander E. De Los Reyes Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S., M.S. Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2014, 2016
Dissertation Thesis Low-Temperature Photocarrier Transport in MBE-Grown
InAs/GaAs Quantum Dots Investigated via
Photoluminescence and Terahertz Time-Domain
Spectroscopy"
Adviser Dr. Elmer S. Estacio, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
INSTITUTE OF BIOLOGY
MASTER OF SCIENCE (BIOLOGY)
As of Midyear 2019
Ronniel D. Pedales
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2014
Master's Thesis "Taxonomy and Molecular Phylogenetics of Philippine
Blow Flies and Nose Flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae,
Rhiniidae)"
Adviser Dr. Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Professor, Institute of
Biology, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Rachelle Anne S. Dante
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2016
Master's Thesis "In vitro Cytotoxic Activity of HPLC Isolate from the Bark
of Voacanga globasa (Blanco) Merr. (Family:
Apocynaceae) Against Human Breast Adenocarcinoma
(MCF7) Cell Line"
Adviser Dr. Sonia D. Jacinto, Professor, Institute of Biology,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
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Julian Chris F. Galvez
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2010
Master's Thesis "Transformation of Marchantia polymorpha L. for the
Analysis of Expression Patterns, Knockout and
Overexpression of the MpVNS Gene"
Co-Adviser Dr. Ernelea P. Cao, Professor, Institute of Biology, College
of Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Taku Demura, Professor, Nara Institute of Science and
Technology, Ikoma, Japan
John Gregor A. Roño
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2015
Master's Thesis "Population Genetics, Whole Mitochondrial Genome
Sequencing and Molecular Phylogeny of the Endemic
Philippine Dawn Bat Eonycteris robusta (Gerrit Smith
Miller, 1913)"
Adviser Dr. Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Professor, Institute of
Biology, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Sofia Jade U. Saguyod
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Baguio, 2015
Master's Thesis "Regulation of Estrogen Signaling in Uterine Endometrial
Cells by the Anti-Diabetic Drug Metformin -
Consequences to Uterine Pathophysiology"
Adviser Dr. Michael C. Velarde, Professor, Institute of Biology,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Rosalia C.M. Simmen, Full Professor, Department of
Physiology and Biophysics, University of Arkansas for
Medical Sciences, United States of America
Ralph Russel S. Syjueco
B.S. Psychology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2014
Master's Thesis "Effect of TDP-43 Aggregates and C-Terminal Fragments
on the Proliferation of N2A Cells"
Adviser Dr. Michael C. Velarde, Professor, Institute of Biology,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Joseph Jen-Tse Huang, Associate Research Fellow,
Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, Taiwan
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As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Jelaine L. Gan Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2017
Master's Thesis “Population and Breeding Biology of the North Philippine
Hawk-eagle (Nisaetus philippensis) and Other Forest
Raptors in Luzon, Philippines”
Adviser Dr. Carmela P. Española, Assistant Professor, Institute of
Biology, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Tyrll Adolf B. Itong
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Cebu, 2014
Master's Thesis “Complete Mitochondrial Genome Sequencing and
Analysis of Varanus olivaceus Hallowell, 1856 and
Varanus marmoratus (Wiegmann, 1834)”
Adviser Dr. Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Professor, Institute of
Biology, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Don Ashley O. Malabana
B.S. Biology, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, 2016
Master's Thesis "Regulatory Effect of Epidermal Growth Factor on the
Programmed-Death Ligand 1 Expression in Triple-
Negative Breast Cancer Cells (MDA-MB-231)”
Adviser Dr. Ahmad Reza F. Mazahery, Assistant Professor,
Institute of Biology, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Gerard Clinton L. Que
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2015
Master's Thesis "SNP Detection, Population Genetics and Mitochondrial
Genome of the Philippine Cockatoo, Cacatua
haematuropygia (P.L.S. Muller, 1776)."
Adviser Dr. Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Professor, Institute of
Biology, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Shenna Kate M. Torres
B Secondary Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2017
Master's Thesis "Genetic Diversity and Population Structure of Giant
trevallies (Caranx ignobilis Forsskal, 1775) in the
Philippines"
Adviser Dr. Brian S. Santos, Assistant Professor, Institute of
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Biology, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MICROBIOLOGY)
As of Midyear 2019
Alysa G. Estopace
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2015
Master's Thesis "Endophytic Bacteria Associated with Healthy and Rust-
Infected Coffea arabica L. Leaves and Screening for
Virulence Genes Involved in Early Plant Infection"
Adviser Dr. Ernelea P. Cao, Professor, Institute of Biology, College
of Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Joseth Jermaine M. Abello
B.S. Biology, Far Eastern University, 2013
Master's Thesis "Library-Independent Method of Microbial Source
Tracking as a Tool for Determining Sources of fecal
Contamination in Selected Laguna Lake Stations"
Adviser Dr. Windell L. Rivera, Professor, Institute of Biology,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
As of Midyear 2019
Amorsolo L. Rosario, Jr.
Undergraduate Thesis “Spatio-Temporal Variations in Macroinvertebrates
Assemblages of UP Diliman Campus Waterways”
Adviser Francis S. Magbanua, Ph.D.
As of First Semester, 2019-2020
Zia Feliz P. Aquilizan Cum Laude Undergraduate Thesis “Secondary Metabolite Profiles, Antioxidant Activity and
Antimicrobial Potential of a Philippine Variety of Oregano
(Plectranthus amboinicus (Lour.) Spreng.)”
Adviser Juliana Janet M. Puzon, Ph.D.
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Aaron Vince T. Catipon
Undergraduate Thesis “A Comprehensive Analysis of Oncomelania hupensis
quadrasi (Möllendorf, 1895) (Gastropoda: Pomatiopsidae)
Phylogeny Using 12S Ribosomal RNA Gene Sequences”
Adviser Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Ph.D.
As of Second Semester, 2019-2020
Joshua Ezekiel Raymund B. Abella
Undergraduate Thesis “Optimization of DNA Minibarcode Sequencing of
Vertebrate DNA in Philippine Chrysomya megacephala
(Fabricius,1794)”
Adviser Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Ph.D.
Justin Robbien T. Andrada
Undergraduate Thesis “A Prokaryotic Taxonomic Profile in the Rumen
Microbiome of the Philippine Water Buffalo, Bubalus
bubalis carabanensis, using 16S rRNA Metataxonomics
and AxiomTM”
Adviser Windell L. Rivera, Ph.D.
Renz Joseph R. Artezuela Cum Laude Undergraduate Thesis “In vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Fructophilic Lactic
Acid Bacteria Isolated from Flowers in the Institute of
Biology, University of the Philippines Diliman “ Adviser Gil M. Penuliar, Ph.D.
Jose Alfonso R. Baysa
Undergraduate Thesis “Comparative Effects of Orally-Administered Palm Oil,
Soybean Oil and Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) on the Cardiac
Lipid Peroxidation Activity and Blood Chemistry Profile of
ICR Mice, Mus musculus”
Adviser Elena S. Catap, Ph.D.
Dominique Anne B. Bongala
Undergraduate Thesis “Screening of Candidate SSR Primers Associated with
Yield in Philippine Coffee” Adviser Daisy May C. Santos, Ph.D.
Joshua Anthony A. Cadeliña Undergraduate Thesis “Tests for in vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Calamus
manillensis (Mart.) H. Wendl. Fruit Extract on
Staphylococcus aureus and Escherichia coli” Adviser Windell L. Rivera, Ph.D.
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Marco Luis R. Capistrano
Undergraduate Thesis “Expression of Metabolism- and Senescence-Related
Genes in Zebrafish Heart after Doxorubicin Treatment”
Adviser Michael C. Velarde, Ph.D.
Mariella Angela A. Chavez Cum Laude Undergraduate Thesis “Optimization of DNA Extraction from the Spores of
Hemileia vastatrix Berk. & Broome (1869)
(Basidiomycota:Pucciniales)”
Adviser Ernelea P. Cao, Ph.D.
Ryle Jarrenz S. Ching Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Comparative Effects of Dietary Virgin Coconut Oil
(VCO), Palm Oil, and Soybean Oil on the Liver
Peroxidation Activity and Levels of Liver Enzymes in ICR
Mice, Mus musculus”
Adviser Elena S. Catap, Ph.D.
Daniel Ellis D. Co Undergraduate Thesis “The Gut Microbiota Diversity of Zebrafish (Danio rerio)
after Exposure to Lactobacillus delbrueckii”
Adviser Michael C. Velarde, Ph.D.
Dean Caleb J. Cruz
Undergraduate Thesis “Phytochemical Profiling and Bioactivity Screening of
Spices Derived from Bixa Orellana Linn., Cuminum
cyminum Linn., Illicium verum Hook.F., and Laurus nobilis
Linn.”
Adviser Juliana Janet M. Puzon, Ph.D.
John Gabriel S. Cruz Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Culture Dependent Determination of Laccase Producing
Bacteria in the Earthworm Gut”
Adviser Jessica F. Simbahan, Ph.D.
Raphael Joshua C. De Guzman
Undergraduate Thesis “Detection of Toxoplasma gondii in Cetaceans Stranded in
the Philippines during the Year 2019”
Adviser Marie Christine M. Obusan, Ph.D.
Airon P. Lacanilao
Undergraduate Thesis “In vitro Effects of tert-butyl hydroquinone on the Growth
and Biofilm Formation of Escherichia coli and
Lactobacillus plantarum”
Adviser Gil M. Penuliar, Ph.D.
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Mark Benjamin F. Lim
Undergraduate Thesis “In vitro Antibacterial Activity of Lactic Acid Bacteria
Isolated from Fermented Foods from Pangasinan,
Philippines”
Adviser Gil M. Penuliar, Ph.D.
Elaine Claire M. Macaspac
Undergraduate Thesis “DNA Barcoding of a Potential New Species of
Oncomelania (Gastropoda: Pomatiopsidae) Isolated from
Surigao del Norte, Philippines”
Adviser Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Ph.D.
Kevin Carlos P. Manuel
Undergraduate Thesis “Survey of Dipteran Families in the IB-EDC BINHI
Threatened Species Arboretum, University of the
Philippines, Diliman”
Adviser Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Ph.D.
Ma. Victoria L. Melendres Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Effect of Garcinia rubra Merr. leaf Extracts on
Mammosphere Formation and Development of MCF7
Cancer Stem Cells”
Adviser Lerrie Ann Ipulan-Colet, Ph.D.
Rhiana Angelita Parr Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Insect Assemblage in the Habitats Surrounding Clark
International Airport”
Adviser Carmela Espanola, Ph.D.
Pia Isabel C. Resurreccion
Undergraduate Thesis “In vitro Antimicrobial Activity of Fructophilic Lactic
Acid Bacteria Isolated from Honeybees in the National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines Diliman”
Adviser Gil M. Penuliar, Ph.D.
Beatrice Hope G. Reyes Summa Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Sialyl-Tn (STn) as a Potential Source of Proliferative
Sialic Acid in Endometrial Cancer”
Adviser Joyce A. Ibana, Ph.D.
Mikojie F. Reyes
Undergraduate Thesis “Assessment of the Effects of Macaranga tanarius Crude
Leaf Extract on Mus musculus Embryonic Development,
Organogenesis and Angiogenesis”
Adviser Lerrie Ann Ipulan-Colet, Ph.D.
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Leann Mariella Bernice T. Sala
Undergraduate Thesis “Characterization of the Partial Mitochondrial Genome of
Bengalia lyneborgi James, 1966 (Diptera: Calliphoridae:
Bengaliinae)”
Adviser Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Ph.D.
Vales Carmie I. Salandanan
Undergraduate Thesis “Allometry and DNA Barcoding of the Enigmatic Stalk-
Eyed Fly Sphyracephala detrahens (Walker) from Subic,
Zambales and Adams, Ilocos Norte, Philippines”
Adviser Ian Kendrich C. Fontanilla, Ph.D.
Prince Dominik Alljen C. Tan
Undergraduate Thesis “Uterine Gene Expression Analysis Between ICR and
C57BL/6J Mouse Strains”
Adviser Michael C. Velarde, Ph.D.
Frances Rachel C. Tordesillas Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Comparative Histological Analysis on Muscle
Regeneration of the Bulbocavernosus (BC) Muscle Injected
with Glycerol in Castrated and Normal Male Adult ICR
mice”
Adviser Lerrie Ann Ipulan-Colet, Ph.D.
Carmela Felicia D. Umpangco Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “In vitro Effect of Brewed and Instant Coffee on the
Growth and Erythromycin-Sensitivity of Streptococcus
mutans”
Adviser Gil M. Penuliar, Ph.D.
Antonio Luis R. Ventura Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Microbial Growth Determination in Blastocystis-Gut
Bacteria Co-cultures”
Adviser John Anthony D. Yason, Ph.D.
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INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY
MASTER OF SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY)
As of Second Semester, AY 2018-2019
Rosemarie Elloisa P. Acero
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2014
Master's Thesis "A Butyrlcholinesterase Inhibitor from Blumea balsamifera
L.DC."
Adviser Dr. Evangeline C. Amor, Professor, Institute of Chemistry,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
As of Midyear 2019
Corazon Ericka Mae M. Itang
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2014
Master's Thesis "Profiling of Conopeptides and its PTMs from the Venom
of Conus eburneus"
Adviser Dr. Eizadora T. Yu, Professor, Marine Science Institute,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Dana Lightha D.T. Babela
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2012
Master's Thesis "A Study on Simulated Ambient Particulate Matter for
Mixed-Mode Optical Detection"
Adviser Dr. Rheo B. Lamorena-Lim, Professor, Institute of
Chemistry, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Len Herald V. Lim, Associate Professor, Institute of
Chemistry, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Dessa Camille R. Batoctoy
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 2013
Master's Thesis "Mass Spectrometry-Based Characterization of
Extracellular Enzymes from a Lasiodiplodia spp."
Adviser Dr. Eizadora T. Yu, Professor, Marine Science Institute,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
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Sharine Noelle O. Bendulo
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2010
Master's Thesis "Functionalized-Magnetic Nanoparticles: Synthesis,
Characterization and Application for Magnetic Solid-Phase
Extraction of Glycopeptides for Analysis by MALDI-TOF
MS"
Adviser Dr. Florian R. del Mundo, Professor, Institute of
Chemistry, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Yu-Ju Chen, Distinguished Research Fellow, Institute
of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, Taiwan
Mac Kevin E. Braza
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 2016
Master's Thesis "Probing the Allosteric Coupling of the μ-Opioid Receptor
and G Protein Complex"
Adviser Dr. Ricky B. Nellas, Associate Professor, Institute of
Chemistry, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Angelo Gabriel E. Buenaventura
B.S. Chemistry, University of Santo Tomas, 2014
Master's Thesis "Urate Oxidase (UOx) - Copper Oxide (CuO) - Carbon
Polymer Composite Electrode for Electrochemical
Detection of Uric Acid"
Adviser Dr. Allan Christopher C. Yago, Associate Professor,
Institute of Chemistry, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
Clarisse E. Buensuceso
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2010
Master's Thesis "The Development of an Electropolymerized Molecularly-
imprinted Polymer Sensor for Early Detection of Dengue
Infection"
Adviser Dr. Florian R. del Mundo, Professor, Institute of
Chemistry, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Guillermo M. Nuesca, Professor, Institute of
Chemistry, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Darwin C. Gomez
B.S. Chemistry, Eastern Visayas State University, 2011
Master's Thesis "Sequencing and In silico Characterization of Venus
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Flytrap Modules of Venus Kinase Receptors from a
Philippine Isolate of Schistosoma japonicum"
Adviser Dr. Ricky B. Nellas, Associate Professor, Institute of
Chemistry, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Neil Andrew D. Bascos, Assistant Professor, National
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, College
of Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Kristin B. Labasan
B.S. Chemistry, Philippine Normal University, 2014
Master's Thesis "Synthesis, Characterization and Optoelectronic Properties
of Dicyanotriphenylamine-Based High-Performance
Polymers"
Adviser Dr. Susan D. Arco, Professor, Institute of Chemistry,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Hung-Ju Yen, Assistant Research Fellow, Institute of
Chemistry, Academia Sinica, Taipei City, Taiwan
As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Osbert Leo A. Privaldos
B.S. Chemistry, Bicol University, 2010
Master's Thesis "Dual-Stable Isotope Mass Spectrometric Determination of
Nitrate Sources in River and Ground Waters of the Silang-
Sta. Rosa Subwatershed of Laguna Lake"
Adviser Dr. Maria Pythias B. Espino, Professor, Institute of
Chemistry, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Noboru Okuda, Associate Professor, Research Institute
for Humanity and Nature, Kyoto, Japan
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHEMISTRY
As of Midyear 2019
Gino Franco P. Camposano Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Effect of 1-Butyl-3-Methylimidazolium
Hexaflurophosphate on the RAFT Polymerization of
DEGMEMA”
Adviser Susan D. Arco, Ph.D.
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Dino Angelo D. Limbaco
Undergraduate Thesis “An Economical Preparation of a SERS-Active Substrate:
Synthesis of Copper Nanoparticles in Aqueous Solutions of
Dextrose”
Adviser Rheo B. Lamorena-Lim, Ph.D.
Michaela Mei S. Quiñones
Undergraduate Thesis “Optimization of a Polymer Inclusion Membrane-TAC
Optode for a Continuous Flow Injection System for
Cadmium Determination in Water Samples and Other
Related Techniques”
Adviser Lilibeth dlC. Coo, Ph.D.
As of First Semester, 2019-2020
James Peter L. Lim
Undergraduate Thesis “The Effect of Ligand Affinity to the Allosteric Behavior of
the Thyroid Hormone Receptor – Retinoid X Receptor”
Adviser Ricky B. Nellas, Ph.D.
Emmarey Carla S. Oliveros
Undergraduate Thesis “Bioinformatics Analysis of Proteins with Aberrant
Expression in Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitor Resistant Non-
Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) Cell Lines”
Adviser Baby Rorielyn T. Dimayacyac-Esleta, Ph.D.
Samantha Angela B. Valdez
Undergraduate Thesis “Analysis of Water Structure in Aqueous N-
Methylacrylamide Pentamer”
Adviser Gil C. Claudio, Ph.D.
Co-Adviser Ricky B. Nellas, Ph.D.
As of Second Semester, 2019-2020
Mona B. Antivola
Undergraduate Thesis “Qualitative Analysis of Surface Modifications and
Quantitative Analysis through the Tauc Plot Method using
Ultraviolet-Visible (UV-Vis) Spectrophotometer with
Relative Specular Reflectance Accessory”
Adviser Rheo B. Lamorena-Lim, Ph.D.
Co-Adviser Marte S. Villena
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Hanzel A. Barrameda
Undergraduate Thesis “In vitro Anti-Malarial Activity of Dracontomelon edule
and Antigonon leptopus”
Adviser Christine C. Hernandez, Ph.D.
Joseph Gregory Z. Cabinta
Undergraduate Thesis “Investigating Homogeneous Nucleation in Binary
Mixtures of Water, n-Nonane,1-Butanol, and Ammonia” Adviser Ricky B. Nellas, Ph.D.
Niña Marcella F. Cayosa
Undergraduate Thesis “Xanthine Oxidase Inhibitory Activity of Philippine
Medicinal Plants”
Adviser Christine C. Hernandez, Ph.D.
Shaina Levana M. Cervera
Undergraduate Thesis “Adsorption of Heavy Metals Using Activated Bayog
(Bambusa sp.) Charcoal”
Adviser Lilibeth dLC. Coo, Ph.D.
Hernan Joseph D. Delizo Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Synthesis, Purification, and Characterization of a Putative
KPNA1-Binding Chlamydia trachomatis Inclusion
Membrane Peptide”
Adviser Aaron Joseph L. Villaraza, Ph.D.
Zena Colleen D. Escobido
Undergraduate Thesis “Calcination Characterization, and Application of
Commercial Kaolin for Use in Construction”
Adviser Marlon T. Conato, Ph.D.
Clarisse Joyce S. Espiritu Undergraduate Thesis “Degradation of Cloxacillin B-Lactam Antibiotic by Co-60
Gamma Ray and Electron Beam Irradiation”
Adviser Maria Pythias Espino, Ph.D.
Co-Adviser Lucille V. Abad, Ph.D.
Ralph Cesar V. Frivaldo
Undergraduate Thesis “Determination of the Second-Order Nonlinear
Susceptibility Tensors of Various Point Group in Co-
propagating Second Harmonic Generation Spectroscopy”
Adviser Imee S. Martinez, Ph.D.
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Sofia Mae E. Mendiola
Undergraduate Thesis “Identification of potential chemical markers for the
standardization of M. oleifera (Moringaceae)”
Adviser Irene Villaseñor, Ph.D.
Mariel O. Montano
Undergraduate Thesis “Optimization of Rice Cooking Methods for Protein
Analysis, and Protein Content Determination and
Characterization of Laon Rice”
Adviser Baby Rorielyn T. Dimayacyac-Esleta,Ph.D.
Almira B. Ocampo
Undergraduate Thesis “Monoterpene Compounds as Potential Biopesticide for
Rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae)”
Adviser Ricky B. Nellas, Ph.D.
Alexandra Jannelle L. Pelicano
Undergraduate Thesis “Rice Cooking Method Optimization for Protein Analysis
and Bioinformatic Analysis of Albumin, Globulin,
Glutelin, and Prolamin in Rice”
Adviser Baby Rorielyn T. Dimayacyac-Esleta, Ph.D.
Bianca Zona Marie V. Pimentel
Undergraduate Thesis “Untargeted Metabolite Characterization of Moringa
Oleifera Lam. (Moringaceae) Ethanolic Leaf Extracts”
Adviser Irene Villaseñor, Ph.D.
Miriam F. Sapillar
Undergraduate Thesis “Quantitative Determination of Heavy Metals in Raw and
Fermented Lambanog from Nipa Sap Samples from
Infanta, Quezon”
Adviser Lilibeth dLC. Coo, Ph.D.
Flloyd Kristoffer P. Tubiera Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Electrospinning of Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone, Polyethylene
Glycol, and Chitosan Fibers for Drug Delivery
Applications”
Adviser Allan Christopher C. Yago, Ph.D.
Joshua James N. Versola
Undergraduate Thesis “Determination of Heavy Metals in Surface Waters in
Tadlac Lake and Laguna Lake South Bay and in Los Baños
Groundwater”
Adviser Maria Pythias B. Espino, Ph.D.
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INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND METEOROLOGY
MASTER OF SCIENCE (ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE)
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Marjohn Y. Baludo B.S. Education in Biology, Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology,
2014
Master's Thesis "Insights into the Diel Vertical Migration of Pelagic
Crustacean Zooplankton Community in Lake Wood"
Adviser Dr. Francis S. Magbanua, Assistant Professor, Institute of
Biology, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Danah Marie P. Purificacion
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 2011
Master's Thesis "Home Range Behavior of the Philippine Tarsier, Carlito
(=Tarsius) syrichta (L.), in Initao-Libertad Protected
Landscape and Seascape, Misamis Oriental, Philippines:
Implications for Conservation"
Adviser Dr. Lemnuel V. Aragones, Professor, Institute of
Environmental Science and Meteorology, College of
Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Ireneo L. Lit, Jr., Professor, Environmental Biology
Division, Institute of Biological Sciences, College of Arts
and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños,
Laguna
As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Elyson Keith P. Encarnacion
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2009
Master's Thesis "Application of Direct Mercury Analysis in the
Determination and Risk Estimation of Mercury in
Marketable-Sized Milkfish (Chanos chanos) and
Tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) Cultured in the
West and East Bays of Laguna Lake"
Adviser Dr. Mylene G. Cayetano, Associate Professor,
Institute of Environmental Science and
Meteorology, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines,
Diliman, Quezon City
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Honey Leen M. Laggui
B.S. Physics, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, 2013
Master's Thesis "Marine Mammal Stranding from 2005 to 2016 in
Biogeographic Regions of the Philippines:
Spatiotemporal Analysis and Association with
Environmental Parameters"
Adviser Dr. Lemnuel V. Aragones, Professor, Institute of
Environmental Science and Meteorology, College
of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Jonah John G. San Pedro
B.S. Environmental Science, Technological University of the Philippines, 2015
Master's Thesis "Prediction of Primary Production in Laguna de
Bay using Artificial Neural Network"
Adviser Dr. Mylene G. Cayetano, Associate Professor,
Institute of Environmental Science and
Meteorology, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines,
Diliman, Quezon City
DIPLOMA IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
As of First Semester, AY 2012-2013
Noime S. Walican
B.S. Biochemistry, University of the Philippines, Manila, 2009
As of Second Semester, AY 2016-2017
Louisse Anne C. Fulgencio
B.S. Applied Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2014
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MASTER OF SCIENCE (METEOROLOGY)
As of Midyear 2019
Jhunace G. Planea
B.S. Physics, Silliman University, 2013
Master's Thesis "Trend and Variability of the 17-Year Lightning
Climatology in the Philippines"
Adviser Dr. Gerry Bagtasa, Professor, Institute of Environmental
Science and Meteorology, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
Archie I. Veloria
B.S. Applied Physics, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 2015
Master's Thesis "Inter-relationship Between Ground and Satellite
Precipitation Measurements in the Philippines"
Adviser Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez, Associate Professor, Institute of
Environmental Science and Meteorology, College of
Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Giovanni A. Tapang, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Noel R. Bangquiao
B.S. Physics, Western Mindanao State University, 2016
Master's Thesis "The Impact of Madden-Julian Oscillation on Philippine
Winter Rainfall"
Adviser Dr. Olivia C. Cabrera, Associate Professor, Institute of
Environmental Science and Meteorology, College of
Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Redmund G. Nacario
B.S. Meteorology, Bicol University, 2014
Master's Thesis “Rainfall and Heavy Rainfall Detection Using the Infrared
Bands of Himawari-8 Advanced Himarawi Imager in the
Philipines”
Adviser Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez, Associate Professor, Institute of
Environmental Science and Meteorology, College of
Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
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Michael Angelo P. Valete
B.S. Mathematics, Central Luzon State University, 2015
Master's Thesis "Spatiotemporal Evaluation of Historical Drought in the
Philippines using Standardized Precipitation Index"
Adviser Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez, Associate Professor, Institute of
Environmental Science and Meteorology, College of
Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF GEOLOGICAL SCIENCES
MASTER OF SCIENCE (GEOLOGY)
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Cris Reven L. Gibaga
B.S. Geology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2015
Master's Thesis "Petrology and Geochemistry of the Volcanic Section of
Palawan Ophiolite: Implications to the Geodynamic
History of Palawan Island"
Adviser Dr. Carlo A. Arcilla, Professor, National Institute of
Geological Sciences, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Karl D. Jabagat
B.S. Geology, Adamson University, 2017
Master's Thesis "Petrology of the Host Rocks in the Sangilo Epithermal
Deposit, Benguet Philippines: Implications to the
Magmatic Evolution of the Baguio Mineral District"
Adviser Dr. Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio, Associate Professor,
National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of
Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Florence Annette C. Labis
B.S. Geology, Negros Oriental State University, 2015
Master's Thesis "Petrology and Geochemistry of the Ultramafic and Mafic
Rocks in Southern Palawan: Insights to Magmatic
Processes in the Oceanic Lithosphere"
Adviser Dr. Betchaida D. Payot, Associate Professor, National
Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science,
National Science Complex, University of the Philippines,
Diliman, Quezon City
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As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
John Michael V. Austria
B.S. Geology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2011
Master's Thesis "Geology, Petrology and Geochemistry of the Mt. Bao
Volcanic Complex, Leyte Island, Philippines: Implications
to Volcanic History"
Adviser Dr. Maria Ines Rosana D. Balangue-Tarriela, Associate
Professor, National Institute of Geological Sciences,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Alfred Elmer B. Buena
B.S. Geology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2014
Master's Thesis "Mineralization Characteristics and Ore-Forming
Mechanisms of the Northwest-Trending Veins of the
Masara Epithermal Gold Deposit, Compostela Valley,
Philippines"
Adviser Dr. Betchaida D. Payot, Associate Professor, National
Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science,
National Science Complex, University of the Philippines,
Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Carla B. Dimalanta, Professor, National Institute of
Geological Sciences, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Ruth Esther G. Delina Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Geology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2016
Master's Thesis "Chromium Occurrence in Nickel Laterites and its
Implications for Surrounding Surface Waters"
Adviser Dr. Carlo A. Arcilla, Professor, National Institute of
Geological Sciences, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Co-Adviser Dr. Tsubasa Otake, Associate Professor, Faculty of
Engineering, Hokkaido University, Japan
Omar B. Soberano
B.S. Geology, Negros Oriental State University, 2016
Master's Thesis “Mineralization Characteristics and Style of the Suyoc
Prospect and Their Implications for the Southern
Mankayan Mineral District, Northern Luzon, Philippines”
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Adviser Dr. Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio, Associate Professor,
National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of
Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN GEOLOGY
As of Midyear 2019
Celine V. Hernia
Og S. Locaba
Aran Khristian A. Mendoza
Alexia Mae O. Rodiño
Marvin Robert L. Seno
Adrian Gelo F. Tianchon Magna Cum Laude
As of First Semester 2019-2020
Mara Dominique T. Aguisanda
Hainer P. Albuero
Samuel Gerard T. Amistad
Joseph B. Atienza
Sandra Donna A. Catugas
Ryan Christian C. Constantino
Aquila Kristian B. Esmeralda
Jose Teodoro P. Evangelista
Angelo B. Maon
Ada Beatrice F. Reyes
Gelino DG. Valle
As of Second Semester 2019-2020
Loris Bianca C. Aballa Cum Laude
Julius I. Abante
Neil Alison B. Ambrocio Cum Laude
Elthia G. Angel
Christine Joy Araneta Cum Laude
Khalil Shamir S. Bigtas
Antero H. Borja II
Voughn Emil M. Calma
Danielle Gem A. Dela Cruz
Yzhabelle Joy R. Dela Cruz
Rosebelle J. Doroteo
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Jamaica Joy F. Farre
Julian Marie Bernice M. Grageda
Adrian M. Libre
John Christian L. Mapalo
Anna Sarah Rhea S. Mendoza
Xyeanne Gail C. Million
Kate Lorraine T. Morado
Patrick Angelo Narciso
Ruth Antonette E. Raganit
Christine Sarah S. Ramos
Paola Jayme M. Romaguera
Carol Linn N. Samonte
Alexander Miguel H. Sy
Meyrick U. Tablizo Cum Laude
MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MARINE SCIENCE)
As of Midyear 2019
Jeric P. Da-Anoy
B.S. Marine Biology, Mindanao State University, 2013
Master's Thesis "Neuronal and Circadian Clock Gene Expression in
Thermally-Challenged Scleractinian Corals"
Adviser Dr. Cecilia G. Conaco, Associate Professor, Marine
Science Institute, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Joeriggo M. Reyes
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Manila, 2006
Master's Thesis "Comparative Genomics of AHPND(+) and AHPND(-)
Vibrio parahaemolyticus Strains with Emphasis on
Philippine Isolates"
Adviser Dr. Arturo O. Lluisma, Research Professor, Marine Science
Institute, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
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As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Keith Limuel C. Bejasa
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2014
Master's Thesis "Lipid Composition and Isotopic Signatures of Above- and
Below-Ground Components of Rhizophora apiculata and
Nypa fruticans from Balingasay River, Bolinao,
Philippines"
Adviser Dr. Caroline Marie B. Jaraula, Assistant Professor, Marine
Science Institute, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Exequiel Gabriel S. Dizon
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 2016
Master's Thesis "Diversity and Expression of GFP-like Proteins in Four
Adult Hermatypic Coral Species Under Elevated
Temperatures"
Adviser Dr. Cecilia G. Conaco, Associate Professor, Marine
Science Institute, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Anabel A. Gammaru
B.S. Biology, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, 2011
Master's Thesis "Bottom Boundary Layer Flow Structures and Mechanisms
Over Varying Reef Substrates"
Adviser Dr. Cesar L. Villanoy, Professor, Marine Science Institute,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Kevin L. Labrador Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Mindanao, 2012
Master's Thesis "Population Genetic Assessment of Bali sardinella
(Sardinella lemuru) Along the Northern Coast of
Mindanao"
Adviser Dr. Ma. Josefa R. Pante, Research Professor, Marine
Science Institute, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
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As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Ritzelle Lima Albelda
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2016
Master's Thesis "Juvenile Scleractinian Assemblages at Shallow and Upper
Mesophotic Depths in the Apo Reef Natural Park,
Philippines"
Adviser Dr. Patrick C. Cabaitan, Associate Professor, Marine
Science Institute, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Christine C. Baran
B.S. Marine Biology, Mindanao State University-General Santos City, 2014
Master's Thesis "Sexual reproduction of soft coral Lobophytum schoedei
(Moser 1919) in Bolinao-Anda Reef Complex, Pangasinan"
Adviser Dr. Maria Vanessa B. Rodriguez, Assistant Professor,
Marine Science Institute, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
Katya G. Bonilla
B.S. Fisheries, University of the Philippines, Visayas, 2016
Master's Thesis "Size at the Onset of Reproductive Maturity and Fecundity
of Multiple Scleractinian Species"
Adviser Dr. Maria Vanessa B. Rodriguez, Assistant Professor,
Marine Science Institute, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
Jue Alef A. Lalas
B.S. Marine Biology, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, 2015
Master's Thesis "Community Assemblages and Population Structure of Soft
Corals (Octocorallia: Alcyonacea) in the Bolinao-Anda
Reef Complex, Pangasinan, Northwestern Philippines"
Adviser Dr. Maria Vanessa B. Rodriguez, Assistant Professor,
Marine Science Institute, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
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Danielle Mae M. Matriano
B.S. Biology, Miriam College, 2016
Master's Thesis "Detection of Horizontal Gene Transfer in the
Chianoflagellate Salpingoeca rosetta"
Adviser Dr. Cecilia G. Conaco, Associate Professor, Marine
Science Institute, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Bienson Ceasar D. Narvarte
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2015
Master's Thesis "Inorganic Carbon Utilization of Tropical Calcifying
Macroalgae and the Survival of the rhodolith Sporolithon
sp. (Sporolithales: Rhodophyta) under long-term low-pH
conditions"
Adviser Dr. Michael Y. Roleda, Professor, Marine Science Institute,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Bryan John J. Subong
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Visayas, 2011
Master's Thesis "Proteomic Survey of Various Subcultured Harmful Algal
Bloom (HAB)-causing Dinoflagellates Collected in the
Philippines"
Adviser Dr. Lilibeth A. Salvador-Reyes, Associate Professor,
Marine Science Institute, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
Darryl Anthony M. Valino
B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 2011
Master's Thesis "Assessing the Potential Recovery Capacity After the 2016
Mass Bleaching Event of the High-Coral Covers Turbid
Reef of Buluan Island Marine Sanctuary, Ipil, Zamboanga,
Sibugay"
Adviser Dr. Porfirio M. Aliño, Research Professor, Marine Science
Institute, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
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PROFESSIONAL MASTERS IN TROPICAL MARINE ECOSYSTEMS
MANAGEMENT
As of Second Trimester, AY 2018-2019
Cirilo Jr A. Lagnason
B.S. Marine Biology, Mindanao State University, 2013
Diploma in Sustainable Development, Mindanao State University, 2016
MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRAM
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING)
As of Midyear 2019
Vincent R. Mejarito
B.S. Physics, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, 2014
Master's Thesis "MBE Grown Gallium Arsenide on Silicon for Solar Cell
Application"
Adviser Dr. Arnel A. Salvador, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Xyrus A. Galapia
B.S. Physics, Polytechnic University of the Philippines, 2013
Master's Thesis "Electrophoretic Deposition and Two-step Sintering
Approach for the Fabrication of Dense MgB2 Coatings on
Copper Substrate"
Adviser Dr. Roland V. Sarmago, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Yasmin D. Edañol
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2016
Master's Thesis "Surface and Material Properties of Silica-supported
Cobalt-Copper Bimetallic Particles: Effect of Silica Source
and Decomposition Temperature as Potential Catalysts for
the Fischer-Tropsch Reaction"
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Adviser Dr. Leon M. Payawan Jr., Professor, Institute of Chemistry,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Sidney M. Palardonio
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2013
Master's Thesis "Electrochromic Properties of Electro- and Plasma-
Polymerized Aniline"
Adviser Dr. Len Herald V. Lim, Associate Professor, Institute of
Chemistry, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Magdaleno R. Vasquez, Jr., Associate Professor,
Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials
Engineering, College of Engineering, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS
MASTER OF SCIENCE (APPLIED MATHEMATICS)
As of Midyear 2019
Siena Catherine A. Maranan
B.S. Applied Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Los Baños,
Master's Thesis "Insurer's Optimal Investment Strategy Using Stochastic
Control Approach and Monte Carlo Simulation Method"
Adviser Dr. Fredegusto Guido P. David, Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Shaira Lee L. Pabalan
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Cebu, 2017
Master's Thesis "Preconditioning the Support Vector Machine Algorithm to
Suit Outlier and Margin Priors of Gaussian Data"
Adviser Dr. Louie John D. Vallejo, Assistant Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
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As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Angelica P. Aspirin Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2017
Master's Thesis "Optimal OV-Bortezomib Intervention Strategies and NK
Cell Adjuvant Therapy for Tumor Treatment"
Adviser Dr. Aurelio A. de los Reyes V, Associate Professor,
Institute of Mathematics, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
Co-Adviser Dr. Yangjin Kim, Professor, Department of Mathematics,
Konkuk University, 120 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu,
Seoul, South Korea
Katrina N. Burdeos
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2016, , ,
Master's Thesis "A Numerical Continuation Method for Parameter-
Dependent Boundary Value Problems"
Adviser Dr. Renier G. Mendoza, Assistant Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Co-Adviser Dr. Ewa B. Weinmüller, Associate Professor, Institute for
Analysis and Scientific Computing, Vienna University of
Technology, Vienna, Austria
Angelo E. Marasigan Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Applied Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 2015
Master's Thesis "On Properties of Ruin Probability under a Cramer-
Lundberg Model with Stochastic Premium Process"
Adviser Dr. Jose Maria L. Escaner IV, Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Monica C. Torres
B.S. Applied Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 2015
Master's Thesis "Mathematical Model and Optimal Control of TB-
HIV/AIDS Co-Infection in the Philippines"
Adviser Dr. Aurelio A. de los Reyes V, Associate Professor,
Institute of Mathematics, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
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As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Angelie R. Ferrolino Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2018
Master's Thesis “Optimal Location of Sensors for Early Detection of
Tsunami Waves”
Adviser Dr. Renier G. Mendoza, Assistant Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Co-Adviser Dr. Jose Ernie C. Lope, Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Christine Diane M. Gatmaitan
B.S. Mathematics, Bulacan State University, 2015
Master's Thesis "Price and Market Capitalization of Four Cryptocurrencies
using Artificial Neural Network"
Adviser Dr. Fredegusto Guido P. David, Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Cristeta U. Jamilla
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2018
Master's Thesis “Solution and Applications of First-Order Linear Neutral
Delay Differential Equations Using a Generalized Lambert
W Function”
Co-Adviser Dr. Renier G. Mendoza, Assistant Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Co-Adviser Dr. István Mező, Research Professor, Nanjing University
of Information and Technology, Nanjing, Jiangsu, PR
China
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MASTER OF SCIENCE (MATHEMATICS)
As of Midyear 2019
Dom Vito A. Briones Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 2018
Master's Thesis "On Multiple Contractions of Permutation Arrays"
Co-Adviser Dr. Maria Carmen V. Amarra, Assistant Professor, Institute
of Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Co-Adviser Dr. Manuel Joseph C. Loquias, Associate Professor,
Institute of Mathematics, College of Science, National
Science Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
Quezon City
Mercy Grace C. Flores
B.S. Mathematics, Central Mindanao University, 2013
Master's Thesis "Blow-up of Approximate Solutions to Nonlinear
Equations"
Adviser Dr. Noli N. Reyes, Professor, Institute of Mathematics,
College of Science, National Science Complex, University
of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Russelle H. Guadalupe Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2016
Master's Thesis "Class Invariants from Generalized Weber Functions of
Level 144"
Adviser Dr. Richell O. Celeste, Associate Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Benedict M. Estrella
B.S. Mathematics, Bulacan State University, 2011
Master's Thesis "Generating Difference Sets from Unions of Cyclotomic
Classes"
Adviser Dr. Jose Maria P. Balmaceda, Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
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Korina Ernjulie T. Manaloto
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2017
Master's Thesis "Prime Labeling Using Eisenstein Integers"
Adviser Dr. Rovin B. Santos, Assistant Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Jemmalyn Grace H. Santiago
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2017
Master's Thesis "Homogenization of a Quasilinear Problem with Semilinear
Terms in a Two-Component Domain"
Adviser Dr. Bituin C. Cabarrubias, Associate Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Carl Patrick F. Eder
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Los Baños, 2017
Master's Thesis “Sign Pattern Matrices and Algebraic Positivity"
Adviser Dr. Carlene P. C. Pilar-Arceo, Professor, Institute of
Mathematics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
MASTER OF ARTS (MATHEMATICS)
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Monica Jane D. Bueza
B.S. Mathematics, Southern Luzon State University, 2016
Mark Zoel J. Masangkay
B.S. Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2011
As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Rolly Czar Joseph Tindogan Castillo
B.S. Economics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2009
Nhoriel Iringan Toledo Excellence in Graduate Studies
B Secondary Education, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2015
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DIPLOMA IN MATHEMATICS
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Luigi Felix G. Dollosa
B.S. Information Systems, De la Salle College of Saint Benilde, 2010
PROFESSIONAL MASTERS IN APPLIED MATHEMATICS
As of Midyear 2019
Krizza Aimee C. Del Rosario
B.S. Mathematics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2014
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS
As of Midyear 2019
Timothy John B. Cabotage
Undergraduate Thesis “Quasi Maximum Likelihood Estimation of the Cox-
Ingersoll-Ross Model Using the Kalman Filter”
Adviser Jasmin-Mae B. Santos, Ph.D.
Rhyan Mel A. Docdoc
Undergraduate Thesis “On the Existence, Uniqueness and Homogenization of the
Solution to a Class of Parabolic Equation in Fixed Domain”
Adviser Alip A. Oropeza, Ph.D.
Genber Ariestotle V. Magnaye
Undergraduate Thesis “Optimal Control Strategies in Regulating the Growth and
Migration of Glioblastoma Cells”
Adviser Aurelio A. de los Reyes V., Dr. rer. nat.
As of First Semester, 2019-2020
Alexa Marie S. Antonio
Undergraduate Thesis “On Pareto Optimal Risk Exchanges in Relation to Option
Pricing by the Esscher Transform”
Adviser Jasmin-Mae B. Santos, Ph.D.
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Lawrence Aaron P. Caro
Undergraduate Thesis “Parameter Estimation in Delay Differential Equations
Using Genetic Algorithm with Multi-Parent Crossover”
Adviser Renier G. Mendoza, Dr. rer. nat.
Co-Adviser Victoria May Paguio Mendoza, Dr. rer. nat.
Llaikka D. Dioquino
Undergraduate Thesis “On (1+v)-Constacyclic Codes over
𝔽2+ u𝔽2 + v𝔽2 + uv𝔽2 ”
Adviser Rowena Alma Betty, Ph.D.
Juan Mario Luis T. Esplana
Undergraduate Thesis “Asymptotic Behavior of Picard Iterates of Nonexpansive
Mappings”
Adviser Louie John D. Vallejo, Ph.D.
Enrico P. Macatangay
Undergraduate Thesis “On Partitions, Sums of Squares, and Sums of Triangles”
Adviser Richell O. Celeste, Ph.D.
Rey Lee D. Masalunga
Undergraduate Thesis “Game Theory Solution of Battleship with Diagonal
Placement on a 4x4 Grid”
Adviser Fredegusto Guido P. David, Ph.D.
Carl Vincent I. Obmasca
Undergraduate Thesis “Competitive Analysis of Online Algorithms”
Adviser Louie John D. Vallejo, Ph.D.
David D. Omila Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Stability Analysis of Predator-Prey Interactions with Small
Immigrations”
Adviser Aurelio A. de los Reyes V, Dr. rer. nat.
Co-Adviser Polly W. Sy, Ph.D.
Lindsay Marie C. Ramos
Undergraduate Thesis “On the Well-Posedness of a Quasilinear Problem with
Mixed Boundary Condition”
Adviser Bituin C. Cabarrubias, Ph.D.
Nikka B. Rebaya
Undergraduate Thesis “Colorings of the Sphalerite Structure Fixed by a Subgroup
of Type I4̅2m”
Adviser Allan O. Junio
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Reniel Brian R. Refe
Undergraduate Thesis “On the Combinatorial Automorphism Group of a Linear
Ordering Polytope”
Co-Advisers Maria Carmen V. Amarra, Ph.D.
Manuel Joseph C. Loquias, Dr. math.
Jake Benedict C. Robles
Undergraduate Thesis “System of Nonlinear Kowalevskian Equations”
Adviser Mark Philip F. Ona, Ph.D.
Juliette Ann Mari C. Soluta
Undergraduate Thesis “Characterization of Tree Sign Pattern Matrices That Do
Not Require H5 ”
Adviser Ma. Nerissa Masangkay Abara, Ph.D.
Micaela S. Ticman
Undergraduate Thesis “Transitive Perfect Colorings of Non-Homogeneous 3-
Isogonal Tilings with Symmetry Groups which are
Subgroups of p6m”
Adviser Ma. Lailani B. Walo, Ph.D.
John Paolo R. Yumul
Undergraduate Thesis “The Group of the General Polynomial and Insolvability of
the Quintic”
Adviser Jose Maria P. Balmaceda, Ph.D.
As of Second Semester, 2019-2020
Abegail Riva L. Abrenica
Undergraduate Thesis “Allow Problems Concerning the Inertia Set Sn and the 3x3
Sign Patterns Matrices with Nonpositive Diagonal Entries”
Adviser Prince Allan B. Pelayo
Mark Joshua M. Bricenio
Undergraduate Thesis “Some Congruence Properties of Linear Recursive
Sequences of Order 2”
Adviser Jerome T. Dimabayao, Ph.D.
Co-Adviser Carlo Francisco E. Adajar, M.S.
Kenneth B. Calderon
Undergraduate Thesis “Currency Exchange Rate Neural Network Forecasting
Using Commodity Prices”
Adviser Fredegusto Guido P. David, Ph.D.
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Mariz G. Dela Cruz
Undergraduate Thesis “DNA Codes and Cyclic Codes Over 𝔽2[u]/ <u4 -1>”
Adviser Lilibeth D. Valdez, D.Sc., Ph.D.
Patrick Josef O. Dela Cueva
Undergraduate Thesis A Simple Model Describing the Dynamics of Human
Depression
Adviser Aurelio A. de los Reyes V., Dr. rer. nat.
Co Adviser Polly W. Sy, Ph.D.
Andrea B. Delmiguez
Undergraduate Thesis “Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Modeling of a Triadic
Interaction of Gut Pathogen, Probiotic, and Antibiotic”
Adviser Thomas Herald M. Vergara, M.S.
Erika Fay S. Dinopol
Undergraduate Thesis “5-Year Average Salary Rate Defined Benefit Pension
Plan”
Adviser Jose Maria L. Escaner IV, Ph.D.
John Michael M. Enriquez Undergraduate Thesis “Applying Recursive Bordering on Minimal Spectrally
Arbitrary Sign Patterns of Order 3”
Adviser Ma. Nerissa M. Abara, Ph.D.
Franchesca S. Ferrer
Undergraduate Thesis “Two-Color Rainbow Option Pricing Model”
Adviser Jose Maria L. Escaner IV, Ph.D.
Mary Grace M. Figuracion
Undergraduate Thesis “Modelling Contributory Defined-Contribution Pension
Plan with Fraction-of-Salary Contributions and Career-
Salary-Defined Age-Service Retirement Benefits”
Adviser Jose Maria L. Escaner IV, Ph.D.
Alyssa Dane S. Pariñas
Undergraduate Thesis “Modeling Super-Spreading Events for Infectious Diseases
with Quarantine”
Adviser Thomas Herald M. Vergara, M.Sc.
Jaime Miguel C. Rivera
Undergraduate Thesis “Characterization of Ruled Surfaces with 𝐻 = (−𝐾)3/4”
Adviser Dennis T. Leyson, Ph.D.
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Maria Ysabel C. Sta. Ana Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Three-Step Option Pricing Model with Nonconstant
Interest Rates”
Adviser Jose Maria L. Escaner IV, Ph.D.
Nicholas Viktor F. Tuibeo
Undergraduate Thesis “Effectiveness of Two Different Strategies on a Four-Player
UNO™ Game”
Adviser Fredegusto Guido P. David, Ph.D.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
MASTER OF SCIENCE (MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND
BIOTECHNOLOGY)
As of Midyear 2019
Marc Kenneth M. Cajili
B.S. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
2016
Master's Thesis "Genome Folding Mechanism in the Third Domain of Life:
A Nanoscale Characterization of Sulfolobus solfaricus
Nucleoprotein Complexes"
Adviser Dr. Eloise I. Prieto-Vasquez, Assistant Professor, National
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, College
of Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Bea A. Crisostomo Excellence in Graduate Studies
B.S. Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, University of the Philippines, Diliman,
2012
Master's Thesis "Identification of Knottin Sequences from Philippine Plants
Using Transcriptome Analysis"
Adviser Dr. Denise Noelle R. Mirano-Bascos, Associate Professor,
National Institute of Molecular Biology and
Biotechnology, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Marvin I. De Los Santos
B.S. Biology, Mariano Marcos State University, 2013
Master's Thesis "Construction and Characterization of a Novel Bi-
functional TGF-ß1/PD-L1 Fusion Pratein"
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Adviser Dr. Denise Noelle R. Mirano-Bascos, Associate Professor,
National Institute of Molecular Biology and
Biotechnology, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Ivan Y. Dee Tan
B.S. Life Sciences, Ateneo de Manila University, 2015
Master's Thesis "Comparative Bacterial Survey in the Guts of Domestic
Silkworms, Bombyx mori L."
Adviser Dr. Ma. Anita M. Bautista, Associate Professor, National
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, College
of Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Jessica G. Manalaysay B.S. Biology, University of the Philippines, Baguio, 2013
Master's Thesis "Virome Analysis of Culex tritaeniorhyncus Giles and
Culex gelidus Theobald from the Mount Makiling Forest
Reserve and its Environs"
Adviser Dr. Ma. Anita M. Bautista, Associate Professor, National
Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, College
of Science, National Science Complex, University of the
Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MOLECULAR
BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
As of Midyear, 2019
Portia J. Valenciano
Undergraduate Thesis “Bacterial Community Profiling in the Larvae of
Laboratory-Reared Diamonback Moth, Plutella xylostella
L.”
Adviser Ma. Anita M. Bautista, Ph.D.
Marc Daryl B. Yara
Undergraduate Thesis “In Silico Characterization and Molecular Cloning of
Candidate Antimicrobial Peptides from Ribosomal Proteins
of Hyperthermophile Pyrobaculum calidifontis”
Adviser Eloise I. Prieto, Ph.D.
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As of First Semester, 2019-2020
John Peter A. Himor
Undergraduate Thesis “Molecular Detection of Flaviviruses, Togaviruses, and
Bunyaviruses in Mansonia uniformis (Theobald)”
Adviser Ma. Anita M. Bautista, Ph.D.
Kelly Nicole P. Mangonon
Undergraduate Thesis “Cloning of the Integrin Alpha-L Subunit Beta-Propeller
and I-Domains”
Adviser Neil Andrew D. Bascos, Ph.D.
As of Second Semester, 2019-2020
Chloe B. Borromeo Summa Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Preliminary Studies on the Role of hsa-miR-193b-3p, hsa-
miR-330-5p and miRSNPs in their Cognate Binding Sites
on the Regulation of the KRAS proto-oncogene”
Adviser Reynaldo L. Garcia, Ph.D.
Michael Hedrick R. Cabotage
Undergraduate Thesis “Structural Modeling of the Mechanisms of D-Amino Acid
Incorporation: Case Studies Using Dermorphin and
Contryphan-R”
Adviser Neil Andrew D. Bascos, Ph.D.
Elsie C. Jimenez, Ph.D.
Amira Gabrielle M. Cantos Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Comparison of Affinities Between Two Integrin α6
Subunit Binding Partners Through I n Silico Analysis”
Adviser Neil Andrew D. Bascos, Ph.D.
Asia Louisa U. Chong
Undergraduate Thesis “In situ Cultivation and Phylogenetic Analysis of Novel
Bacteria in Alkaline Water from Pampanga and Tarlac
Springs”
Adviser Jose Enrico H. Lazaro, Ph.D.
Kaitlyn Dominique A. Co Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “T cell epitope Prediction for SARS-CoV-2 Main
Protease”
Adviser Denise Noelle M. Bascos, Ph.D.
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Zipporah Mariebelle R. Enriquez
Undergraduate Thesis “Application of Hybridization-Induced Aggregation (HIA)
Technology in Detecting Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms
(SNPs) in Codon 86 and 1042 of the Plasmodium
falciparum Multidrug Resistance 1 (Pfmdr1) Gene”
Adviser Jose Enrico H. Lazaro, Ph.D.
Denise Vyktoria G. Figueroa Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Culture-based Validation of the Metagenomics Approach
Used to Identify Bacteria with Potential Involvement in
Insecticide Resistance of the Diamondback Moth, Plutella
xytostella L larvae”
Adviser Ma. Anita M. Bautista, Ph.D.
Elijah Miguel P. Flores Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Cloning of the novel V154I and E285D MEK1 Mutants
Identified from Sporadic Young-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Patients, and Preliminary In Silico Analysis of Their
Functional Consequences”
Adviser Reynaldo L. Garcia, Ph.D.
Isabella Marie B. Galvez Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Characterization of Philippine Pathogenic Vibrio
campbellii Strains with pir-like Sequences”
Adviser Cynthia P. Saloma, Ph.D.
Jherico R. Geronca Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Transcriptome Sequence Assembly and RNA-seq Gene
Expression Analysis via Reads Per Kilo Base Per Million
Mapped Reads (FPKM) of Native Coconut Scale Insect,
Aspidiotus destructor Signoret (Hemiptera: Diaspididae)”
Adviser Ma. Anita M. Bautista, Ph.D.
Marian Gayle Angela C. Guevara
Undergraduate Thesis “Expression of Post-translationally Modified α-conotoxin,
GI, Using the Type III Secretion System of Salmonella and
the in silico Characterization of GspXII: a Novel γ-
Conotoxin-like Turritoxin Targeting the Cardiac
Pacemaker Channel”
Adviser Cynthia P. Saloma, Ph.D.
Alyssa Zaye Segundina L. Lara Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Investigating the Effect of Photoperiod on the Aedes
aegypti Microbiome”
Adviser Jose Enrico H. Lazaro, Ph.D.
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Nadine C. Lim Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Unravelling the Molecular Underpinnings of DRD1
Involvement in Mammalian Hyperactivity”
Adviser Cynthia P. Saloma, Ph.D.
Ryan Kendrick U. Lim Summa Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Functional Consequences of Novel KRAS Synonymous
Mutations in Filipino Colorectal Cancer Patients”
Adviser Reynaldo L. Garcia, Ph.D.
Christopher John E. Limos
Undergraduate Thesis “Growth Rate and Lipid Quantification in Chlorella
variabilis from Zambales Philippines under Differing
Phosphorus Concentrations”
Adviser Wilberto D. Monotilla, Ph.D.
Arsenio Philip E. Limpot
Undergraduate Thesis “In silico Modeling and Molecular Docking of tcon-1 onto
the AMPA Receptor and Generation of its Constructs for
Secreted Recombinant Expression”
Adviser Cynthia P. Saloma, Ph.D.
Candice Francheska B. Tambaoan Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Generation of Ampicillin-resistant Escherichia coli Strain
using Soft Agar Gradient Evolution”
Adviser Jose Enrico H. Lazaro, Ph.D.
Jaime Enrique R. Torres
Undergraduate Thesis “Probing the Phenotypic Consequences of Differentiation
Antagonizing Non-Coding RNA (DANCR) Knockdown
and Overexpression in A459 Lung Adenocarcinoma Cells”
Adviser Reynaldo L. Garcia, Ph.D.
Janika Leina B. Villamor
Undergraduate Thesis “T cell epitope Prediction for SARS CoV 2 RBD/ACE2
B0AT 1 Complex”
Adviser Denise Noelle M. Bascos, Ph.D.
Allison Nicole Y. Yu Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “In silico Analysis of Hormone Response of the CYB561
Gene in Prostate Cancer Cell Lines”
Adviser Pia D. Bagamasbad, Ph.D.
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NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS
MASTER OF SCIENCE (PHYSICS)
As of Second Semester, AY 2018-2019
Rommil B. Emperado B.S. Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2016
Jerome C. Taguba
B.S. Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2016
As of Midyear 2019
Cephas Olivier V. Cabatit
B.S. Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2017
Master's Thesis "Prisoner's Dilemma Game Dynamics on Complex
Networks via a Modified Radiation Model of Migration"
Adviser Dr. Johnrob Y. Bantang, Associate Professor, National
Institute of Physics, College of Science, National Science
Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Ephraim P. David
B.S. Computer Science, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 1986, Doctor of
Medicine, University of the Philippines, Manila, 1991
Master's Thesis "Entanglement and Separability Criteria for the
Generalized n-Partite System of Quantum m-Bits"
Adviser Dr. Eric A. Galapon, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Leodegario U. Lorenzo II
B.S. Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2012
Master's Thesis "Pulse Propogation and Anti-Resonance in a One-
Dimensional Self-Similar Chain of Coupled Oscillators"
Adviser Dr. Jose Perico H. Esguerra, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Jerome P. Mecca
B.S. Physics, University of Northern Philippines, 2016
Master's Thesis "Self-Force on a Static Scalar Charge in a Class of
Traversable Wormhole Spacetimes"
Adviser Dr. Michael Francis Ian G. Vega II, Professor, National
Institute of Physics, College of Science, National Science
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Complex, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon
City
Nathalie Leizel R. Rojas
B.S. Physics, University of Northern Philippines, 2016
Master's Thesis "Resummations of the Poincaré Asymptotic Expansion of
the Hankel Integral"
Adviser Dr. Eric A. Galapon, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Krister Jazz P. Urog
B.S. Applied Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2014
Master's Thesis "Measures of Robustness in Complex Networks"
Adviser Dr. Johnrob Y. Bantang, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
As of First Semester, AY 2019-2020
Mario Juvenal S. Onglao III
B.S. Applied Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2016
Bernard G. Ramos
B.S. Chemistry, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2002
Master's Thesis "QM/MM Molecular Dynamics Simulation of Agarose
Disaccharides: Implications on Agar Gel Structure"
Adviser Dr. Eric A. Galapon, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
Angelo Marco A. Ramoso
B.S. Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2016
As of Second Semester, AY 2019-2020
Juan Antonio R. Magalang
B.S. Applied Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2018
Master's Thesis "Continuous-Time Random Walks with Stochastic
Resetting on Graphs"
Adviser Dr. Jose Perico H. Esguerra, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
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Angelo P. Rillera
B.S. Applied Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2017
Joshua Jesli D. Santiago
B.S. Applied Physics, University of the Philippines, Diliman, 2017
Master's Thesis "Self-Organized Criticality in an Hourglass"
Adviser Dr. Caesar A. Saloma, Professor, National Institute of
Physics, College of Science, National Science Complex,
University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED PHYSICS
As of Midyear, 2019
(Instrumentation Physics)
Gabriel T. Cadiz
Undergraduate Thesis “Multiple Viewpoints Method for Philippine Folk Music
Classification”
Adviser Jose Perico H. Esguerra, Ph.D.
As of First Semester, 2019-2020
(Instrumentation Physics)
Alvaro Jose A. Abesa
Undergraduate Thesis “Design, Construction, and Operation of a Thermal
Evaporation System for Thin Film Deposition”
Adviser Wilson O. Garcia, Ph.D.
Marielle Anne P. Alemania Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Deposition of Aluminum Thin Films on Glass Substrate
via Thermal Evaporation”
Adviser Wilson O. Garcia, Ph.D.
John Paul Emmanuel L. Algodon
Undergraduate Thesis “Estimation of Rainfall Interpolation Reliability and Attack
Vulnerability”
Adviser May T. Lim, Ph.D.
Rhei Joven G. Juan
Undergraduate Thesis “License Plate Detection and Recognition in Challenging
Conditions”
Adviser Maricor N. Soriano, Ph.D.
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Reinier Xander A. Ramos
Undergraduate Thesis “Dynamics of a Neuronal Lattice Network with a Linear
Activation Function Using Cellular Automata Modelling”
Adviser Johnrob Y. Bantang, Ph.D.
(Materials Physics)
Kloudene A. Salazar
Undergraduate Thesis “Structural and Optical Studies of Fe3+ -Doped ZnO
Microstructures”
Adviser Roland V. Sarmago, Ph.D.
As of Second Semester, 2019-2020
(Instrumentation Physics)
Joanne Mae B. Adelino Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Demonstration and Characterization of Reversible
Circuits” Adviser Ronald S. Banzon, Ph.D.
Andrea Rica A. Advincula
Undergraduate Thesis “Fluid Mechanics Experiments Using Commercial
off-the-shelf Components”
Adviser Maricor N. Soriano, Ph.D.
Sheenah A. Ancheta
Undergraduate Thesis “Modeling Atomic Interactions for the Characterization of
the Phonon Density of States (DOS) of a silicene Junction”
Adviser Cristine DLR. Villagonzalo, Ph.D.
Ma. Liana O. Argonza
Undergraduate Thesis “Crystal Patterns from Symmetric and Anti-Symmetric
Beams”
Adviser Nathaniel P. Hermosa II, Ph.D.
Chris Dion P. Bautista
Undergraduate Thesis “Reversible Photowriting using Polyanthracene in Visible
Light”
Adviser Giovanni A. Tapang, Ph.D.
Creo Baylon
Undergraduate Thesis “Pitch Control for Underwater Pipe Platform with Rise and
Dive Functions”
Adviser Maricor N. Soriano, Ph.D.
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Marc Jason P. Bunagan Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Monte Carlo Approach to Two Dimensional Cell-Tissue
Population Growth via agent-based Modelling”
Adviser Cristine DLR. Villagonzalo, Ph.D.
Marc Jerrone R. Castro
Undergraduate Thesis “Identifying Potential Therapeutic Protein Targets Using
Graph Neural Networks”
Adviser Francis Norman C. Paraan, Ph.D.
Richmond L. Co
Undergraduate Thesis “Long Waiting Times of 2D Continuous-time Random
Walks in External Drift Forces”
Adviser Cristine DLR. Villagonzalo, Ph.D.
Adrielle Theresa DL. Cusi Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Brownian Motion Diffusion Coefficient Measurement
Accuracy and Precision via Single-Particle Tracking
Method”
Adviser Caesar A. Saloma, Ph.D.
Edu James M. Dagumanpan
Undergraduate Thesis “Gas Sensing Characterization on Graphene-based
Chemiresistor Using Wheatstone Bridge”
Adviser Arnel A. Salvador, Ph.D.
Mark Kevin R. Dawisan
Undergraduate Thesis “Reflectivity of Gallium Nitride (GaN)”
Adviser Arnel A. Salvador, Ph.D.
Crizzia Mielle M. De Castro Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Extracting Philippine Voting Patterns through
Hyperspectral Unmixing”
Adviser May T. Lim, Ph.D.
Mary Nathalie G. Dela Cruz Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Fringe Analysis: Topological Charge Determination,
Nonlinearity Error Reduction in Profilometry, and Focal
Length Measurement of a Tunable Lens”
Adviser Nathaniel P. Hermosa II, Ph.D.
Krishna Lyn Delima
Undergraduate Thesis “Characterization of the Phonon Density of States of a
Graphene Junction Beyond Nearest Neighbor Interactions”
Adviser Cristine DLR. Villagonzalo, Ph.D.
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Charles Jason C. Diaz
Undergraduate Thesis “Relating Urbanization to Convexity and Transport
Channels Using Remote Sensing Data”
Adviser May T. Lim, Ph.D.
Kenneth V. Domingo
Undergraduate Thesis “Compressive Sensing: Applications from
1-D to N-D”
Adviser Maricor N. Soriano, Ph.D.
Viron Gil A. Estrada
Undergraduate Thesis “Diffraction of Vortex Beams from Hadamard Coded
Aperture”
Adviser Nathaniel P. Hermosa II, Ph.D.
Ymmanuel P. Gaffud
Undergraduate Thesis “LiDAR System at the National Institute of Physics for
Ranging”
Adviser Wilson O. Garcia, Ph.D.
Mary Chris R. Go
Undergraduate Thesis “Detection of Colorectal Polyps Using YOLOv3”
Adviser Francis Norman C. Paraan, Ph.D.
Rian Fritz D. Jalandoni Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Mechanical Model of Cancer Cells in 2D Confined
Continuous Space”
Adviser Johnrob Y. Bantang, Ph.D.
Samantha Ruth C. Lahoz
Undergraduate Thesis “Spiking Dynamics in a Wilson-Cowan Model of Neuronal
Populations”
Adviser Johnrob Y. Bantang, Ph.D.
Kenneth M. Leo Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Designing a Resilient Autonomous Convection-Driven
Brownian Bug Network”
Adviser May T. Lim, Ph.D.
Jose Nazareno Gabriel M. Macalintal Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Extended and Interacting Bak-Sneppen Evolutionary
Model in RNA Virus Epidemics”
Adviser Johnrob Y. Bantang, Ph.D.
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Joshua Jethro Jedidiah R. Malimata
Undergraduate Thesis “Occupation Site Probability Distribution of the Non-
Uniform Evanescent Random Walk”
Adviser Jose Perico H. Esguerra, Ph.D.
Karen Nicole E. Mamucud
Undergraduate Thesis “Synthesis and Optical Activity of Iodine - Added ZnO
Microrods Grown via Hydrothermal Method”
Adviser Roland V. Sarmago, Ph.D.
Agatha Jill D. Manzo
Undergraduate Thesis “Phase Retrieval of Test Objects with Unknown
Obstructions Using Unordered Propagations”
Adviser Percival F. Almoro, Ph.D.
Paolo Rafael D. Mawis
Undergraduate Thesis “Overcoming Limited Phase Range by Successive Phase
Modulation with Two Transmissive SLMs”
Adviser Giovanni A. Tapang, Ph.D.
Ysabella Kassandra F. Ong Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Sintering Behavior of CeO2 Films with KCl Fabricated
via Sedimentation Deposition”
Adviser Roland V. Sarmago, Ph.D.
Rene L. Principe Jr. Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Color Error Tendencies in Spectral Super-Resolution”
Adviser Maricor N. Soriano, Ph.D.
Ma. Romina Rogem V. Ramos
Undergraduate Thesis “2D Mapping of Surface-enhanced Raman Spectroscopy of
Methylene Blue Using Silver Nanowires”
Adviser Armando S. Somintac, Ph.D.
Christine Joy V. Reloza
Undergraduate Thesis “Tripartite Entanglement Preservation in a Common Zero
Temperature Lorentzian Reservoir via Qubit Addition”
Adviser Eric A. Galapon, Ph.D.
Eric Joshua Vincent C. Reyes Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Performance Comparison of Galvanometer Scanners and
Spatial Light Modulators in Photolithography”
Adviser Giovanni A. Tapang, Ph.D.
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Alec Kevin R. Rigonan
Undergraduate Thesis “Effect of Reallocated Levies on the Wealth Inequality
through Time of an Agent-based Population in a Small-
world Network System”
Adviser Caesar A. Saloma, Ph.D.
Lou Josef S. Tan Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Pose Estimation and Action Recognition of Basketball
Players Using Machine Learning Techniques”
Adviser Maricor N. Soriano, Ph.D.
Kyngzer-Rem M. Vargas
Undergraduate Thesis “Fourier Transform Profilometry of Travelling Surface
Waves”
Adviser Maricor N. Soriano, Ph.D.
(Materials Physics)
Aizanel B. Guingab
Undergraduate Thesis “Investigation of the Effects of PbO Addition to the
Bi-Sr-Ca-Cu-O (2234) System”
Adviser Roland V. Sarmago, Ph.D.
Christian Loer T. Llemit Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “First Principle Calculations of Defest Structures in Zinc
Oxide”
Adviser Roland V. Sarmago, Ph.D.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS
As of First Semester, 2019-2020
Christian Benedict A. Guevarra
Undergraduate Thesis “Co-occurrence Network Analysis of Filipino Translated
Text Posted on Facebook”
Adviser Giovanni A. Tapang, Ph.D.
Kryss C. Urbano
Undergraduate Thesis “Effect of Region Size Without Spin in a 2D Ising System”
Adviser Ronald S. Banzon, Ph.D.
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Joshua V. Velez
Undergraduate Thesis “Predicting the Segregation of Vertically and Periodically-
Shaken Confined Binary Granular Mixtures from the
Center-of-Mass Flight Times of each Component”
Adviser Caesar A. Saloma, Ph.D.
Co Adviser Junius Andre F. Balista, Ph.D.
As of Second Semester, 2019-2020
Anika Maria Athena R. Acosta
Undergraduate Thesis “A Shortcut to Adiabaticity Through Double-Impulse
Interruption” Adviser Eric A. Galapon, Ph.D.
Xyd D. Agapito Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Environment-Induced Exact Decoherence in a bit-by-bit
Measurement” Adviser Eric A. Galapon, Ph.D.
Willard Roy D. Alzate Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “General-Relativistic Dynamics of an Extreme Mass-Ratio
Binary in a Time- Dependent Tidal Field”
Adviser Michael Francis Ian G. Vega II, Ph.D.
Janna May Z. Angeles Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Cosmic Evolution with Interacting Dark Matter and
Dynamical Dark Energy”
Adviser Michael Francis Ian G. Vega II, Ph.D.
Lance Joseph M. Apolinario
Undergraduate Thesis “Rigid Body Dynamics with Viscous Friction on a
Turntable”
Adviser Jose Perico H. Esguerra, Ph.D.
Miguel Y. Bacaoco
Undergraduate Thesis “Photoreflectance Lineshape Analysis of Modulation-
Doped Heterostructures”
Adviser Elmer S. Estacio, Ph.D.
Matthew Joseph R. Banaag
Undergraduate Thesis “Statistical Dynamics of a Thin-Layer Granular Media in a
Horizontally-Vibrated Box”
Adviser Johnrob Y. Bantang, Ph.D.
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Theo Victor A. Cavite
Undergraduate Thesis “Device Fabrication of 1μm-gate length
n-AlGaAs/GaAs HEMT”
Adviser Arnel A. Salvador, Ph.D.
Cyrill Hope T. Depasucat
Undergraduate Thesis “Speckle Pattern Formation Using Polydimethylsiloxane
(PDMS) Diffusers: Simulations and Experiments”
Adviser Percival F. Almoro, Ph.D.
Matthew Steven B. Dinglasan
Undergraduate Thesis “Demystifying the Delayed-Choice Quantum Eraser Using
the Density Matrix Formulation of Quantum Mechanics”
Adviser Eric A. Galapon, Ph.D.
Mignon Frances A. Dumanjog
Undergraduate Thesis “Computational Fluid Dynamics Analysis of Melting Ice
Blocks”
Adviser Francis Norman C. Paraan, Ph.D.
Daniella T. Hernandez Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Acoustic Characterization of an Electret Hydrophone
Using an Underwater Speaker as a Sound Source”
Adviser Giovanni A. Tapang, Ph.D.
John Jerome G. Mataac
Undergraduate Thesis “Fabrication and Characterization of a GaAs/Si top-top
Contact Solar Cell”
Adviser Arnel A. Salvador, Ph.D.
Emil Joseph C. Mateo Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Performance of Multi-Radio Wireless Sensor Network on
Distributed Environmental Sensing”
Adviser Giovanni A. Tapang, Ph.D.
Jared Joshua C. Operaña
Undergraduate Thesis “Observation of Goos-Hanchen Shifts in Low-Loss
Dielectrics: Experimental Observations in Si Substrates”
Adviser Nathaniel P. Hermosa, Ph.D.
Patricia G. Pangilinan
Undergraduate Thesis “A Modified Gerchberg-Saxton Algorithm for Phase-
Retrieval in Lensless Optical Systems”
Adviser Giovanni A. Tapang, Ph.D.
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Wilfredo Miguel A. Polido III
Undergraduate Thesis “Current-Voltage Characterization of Graphene Field-
effect Transistors”
Adviser Arnel A. Salvador, Ph.D.
Marco Immanuel B. Rivera Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Approximate Analytical Expressions for Bound Orbits
under the Influence of Pseudo-Newtonian Potentials”
Adviser Jose Perico H. Esguerra, Ph.D.
Lemuel Gavin G. Saret
Undergraduate Thesis “Photon Scattering by an Alcubierre Warp Drive Space-
Time”
Adviser Michael Francis Ian G. Vega II, Ph.D.
Marc Arvie V. Talavera Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Identification of Conjugate Quantization for Linear
Systems and Quartic Oscillator”
Adviser Eric A. Galapon, Ph.D.
Lizbeth Joy G. Tan Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Approximate Analytic Light Curves for Tidal Disruption
Events”
Adviser Michael Francis Ian G. Vega II, Ph.D.
Meara Noelle A. Tolentino
Undergraduate Thesis “Detecting Polarization and Spatial Modes Using Vector
Vortex Beams”
Adviser Nathaniel P. Hermosa II, Ph.D.
Mark Roan Elrae T. Villareal Magna Cum Laude
Undergraduate Thesis “Enhanced Single Beam Multiple Intensity Reconstruction
Using Wavelength Distance Transformation”
Adviser Percival F. Almoro, Ph.D.
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THE STUDENT AWARDS
Leticia Shahani Award
The Leticia Shahani Award is a recognition for students with excellent undergraduate
theses or research papers. The awardees, who are recommended by their respective
Institutes, receive a Certificate of Recognition and a cash prize of P10,000.00, which is
funded by a donation made by the late Senator Shahani in 1999. This was instituted
during the term of Dean Danilo M. Yanga.
CS Excellence Award
The CS Excellence Award is given to students who garnered the highest Cumulative
Weighted Average Grade (CWAG) in their respective degree, or otherwise satisfied
other criteria, upon the recommendation of their respective Institutes. The awardees
receive a Certification of Recognition and a cash prize of P10,000.00 each. This was
instituted during the term of Dean Rhodora V. Azanza from funds made available by
Senator Joker P. Arroyo.
Excellence in B.S. Studies
This award is given to the B.S. graduate of the College who garnered the highest
Cumulative Weighted Average Grade (CWAG).
Dr. Edgardo D. Gomez Award
The Dr. Edgardo D. Gomez Award is given to a Ph.D. graduate with an outstanding
scholastic record and who has the most number of papers published or accepted for
publication in ISI journals. The publications must be related to the student’s dissertation
and have been published during his/her residency in the College. The Award is in honor
of Dr. Edgardo D. Gomez of the Marine Science Institute, for his lifelong dedication
and service to UP and for his example of excellence in scientific research, teaching and
science administration. The awardee receives a Certificate of Recognition and a cash
prize of P20,000 from an anonymous donor.
Most Outstanding Graduate (M.S. and Ph.D.)
The awardee is chosen among the nominees from the Institutes by the Committee on
Academic Affairs of the College. The student must have demonstrated academic
excellence and the ability to do research. For the Most Outstanding M.S. Graduate, a
part of his/her thesis must have been published in a refereed journal or presented in a
conference. For the Most Outstanding Ph.D. Graduate, publication in a peer-reviewed
journal is required.
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SUMMA CUM LAUDE GRADUATES
2019 ERIKA ANTONETTE T. ENRIQUEZ MATHEMATICS
JAMIE CHRISTINE B. LIM MATHEMATICS
JERIELLE V. MALONZO MATHEMATICS SETHRIC ANDRE S. MESOZA MATHEMATICS
ELOISE P. MISA MATHEMATICS
EXEQUIEL KIM ISAAC L. SALVADOR MATHEMATICS JOSEPH NEOS C. CRUZ MBB*
JOSHUA MIGUEL C. DANAC MBB*
SAM EZRAEL L. DELA CRUZ MBB* WEAND S. YBAÑEZ MBB*
KARLO N. DE LEON PHYSICS
2018 ANDREA DENISE L. ONG MBB*
2017 CHRISTIAN A. CARIÑO CHEMISTRY
PHILIP CHRISTOPHER S. CRUZ PHYSICS
ARMAN A. GHODSINIA MBB* JAN PATRICK C. TAN MBB*
KRISTINE LARISSA B. YU CHEMISTRY
RYAN TIMOTHY D. YU MBB*
2016 JIAN KENZO O. LEAL MBB*
ISAIAH PAOLO A. LEE MBB* MIGUEL RICARDO R. LEUNG MBB*
STEPHEN JUNE D. TIONGSON MATHEMATICS
DANIEL O. YOUNG MATHEMATICS
2015 ARDEA M. LICUANAN BIOLOGY
TIFFANY GRACE C. UY BIOLOGY DOMINIC S. ALBAO MBB
JOSE LORENZO M. FERRER MBB
MARTIN DANIEL C. QUI MBB KENNETH ANTHONY R. ROQUID MBB
LIEZEL U. TAMON MBB
2014 KENJI ROWEL Q. LIM MBB
ERIC DAVID B. ORNOS BIOLOGY
RALPH JOHN O. UGALINO CHEMISTRY
2013 CHARLES MICHAEL T. HERRERA BIOLOGY
MICHELLE ANN S. LAO BIOLOGY JANE MELISSA DE LEON LIM MBB*
MELVIN FLOYD E. SEE MBB*
JANN ADRIEL C. SY MBB*
2012 MARK JASPER L. CO MATHEMATICS
PATRICIA MARIA GREGORIA V. MINA BIOLOGY CHERRY JOY F. TUMAMPO MBB*
2011 MICHELLE GRACE T. ACOBA MBB* CORRINA P. AZARCON CHEMISTRY
HERDELINE ANN M. ARDOÑA CHEMISTRY
DENNIS IVAN W. DIAZ APPLIED PHYSICS
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OHN GABRIEL P. PELIAS MATHEMATICS
JOANA JANE C. TAN MATHEMATICS
2010 MIGUEL CARLOS I. GONZALEZ CHEMISTRY
MA. ISABELLA C. PAMINTUAN MBB* FIDES ANGELI DELA CRUZ ZAULDA MBB*
2009 JOSEPH RAY CLARENCE G. DAMASCO MATHEMATICS SHYNE D. GALAPON CHEMISTRY
SCOTT RILEY K. ONG BIOLOGY
JUAN LORENZO B.PABLO MBB* ANGELO ARSENIO DE GUZMAN SANTOS MATHEMATICS
JOSEPH JEEBEN R. SEGUI MATHEMATICS
MIKHAIL P.SOLON PHYSICS
2008 CHRISTINA LORA M.LEYSON MBB*
ANDREA FRANCESCA M.SALVADOR MBB* GLAIZA LYN A. TAN MBB*
2007 IVAN CHESTER G. CANOY BIOLOGY MIKAELA IRENE D. FUDOLIG PHYSICS
HANNAH HAZEL A. MORALES CHEMISTRY
2006 CHARISSA MARIE R. CARAG MBB*
CHRISTIAN DANVE M. CASTROVERDE MBB*
CARLA CHERYL A. CORDOVA MBB* CHRISTINE L. HONRADO MATHEMATICS
KAREN KATRINA G. MANALASTAS MBB*
FRANCIS NORMAN C. PARAAN PHYSICS
LOUIE JOHN D. VALLEJO MATHEMATICS
2005 LAURO VALENTE L. ABRAHAN IV MBB*
NOELLE ANDREA V. FABIE MBB* JUVELENE C. ITUM MATHEMATICS
RACHELLE C. URETA MATHEMATICS
CHRISTOPHER A. YOUNG MATHEMATICS
2003 MA. CRISTINA R. BARGO MATHEMATICS
2002 KAREN KATE O. DAVID MBB*
1998 MAY T. LIM APPLIED PHYSICS
1997 ALEX G. LIOK MATHEMATICS
MARC C. LLAGUNO PHYSICS HONESTO FRANZ MAXIMILLIAN A. NUQUI MATHEMATICS
1996 IGNATIUS GERARDO E. ZARRAGA CHEMISTRY
1994 LAARNI VERA PRISKA T. BULAN MATHEMATICS
CHRISTIAN CALYNN T. CHENG MATHEMATICS
CARLO RAYMUND R. CRUZ MATHEMATICS JOSE ERNIE C. LOPE MATHEMATICS
AGHAM BAYAN S. POSADAS APPLIED PHYSICS
1993 SALVADOR EUGENIO DC. CAOILI MBB*
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1991 RIA MONINA GEORGINA F. APELO MATHEMATICS
1990 ARLENE C. KEH BIOLOGY
1989 FRANCISCO SA. SANDEJAS APPLIED PHYSICS
1988 MA. CARMINA E. PEREZ BIOLOGY
ALBERTO REYNALDO MELCHOR S. SANTOS-OCAMPO BIOLOGY
1987 DENNIS MENANDRO I. MERINO MATHEMATICS
1986 SUSAN D. TIUKINHOY BIOLOGY
1985 LORRAINE Y. BANGAYAN BIOLOGY JADE OLIVIA SOLEDAD J. BAÑEZ BIOLOGY
DINNA N. CRUZ ZOOLOGY
EDUARDO M. REYES III MATHEMATICS SYLVIA D. SANTOS-OCAMPO BIOLOGY
1984 PEDRO G. NEBRES JR. MATHEMATICS *MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
MOST OUTSTANDING PH.D. GRADUATES
2019 ALEXANDRA B. SANTOS-PUTUNGAN MSE*
2018 FREDMOORE L. OROSCO BIOLOGY
2017 MARVIN M. FLORES PHYSICS 2016 JOSEPH RAPHAEL R. BUNAO PHYSICS
2015 RICHARD N. MUALLIL MSI
2014 RENIEL B. CABRAL PHYSICS 2013 OLIVIA C. CABRERA MARINE SCIENCE
2012 JEFFREY C. DE VERO PHYSICS
2011 ERIKA FILLE T. LEGARA PHYSICS 2010 GODOFREDO S. BAUTISTA, JR. PHYSICS
2009 GAY JANE P. PEREZ PHYSICS
2008 JONAS P. QUILANG BIOLOGY 2007 DRANREB EARL O. JUANICO PHYSICS
2006 RONALD D. VILLANUEVA MARINE SCIENCE
2005 ELMER S. ESTACIO PHYSICS
2004 ARMANDO S. SOMINTAC PHYSICS
2003 MAY T. LIM PHYSICS
2002 CHRISTOPHER P. MONTEROLA PHYSICS 2001 DELLA GRACE GALOPE-BACALTOS MARINE SCIENCE
2000 CARLO MAR Y. BLANCA PHYSICS
1999 MARITINA T. CASTILLO MATHEMATICS 1998 MARICOR N. SORIANO PHYSICS
1997 SUSAN D. ARCO CHEMISTRY
1996 JURGENNE A. HONCULADA-PRIMAVERA MARINE SCIENCE 1995 GISELA P. CONCEPCION CHEMISTRY
1994 LEONORINA G. CADA CHEMISTRY
1993 ROBERT C. ROLEDA PHYSICS 1992 ERNELEA P. CAO BIOLOGY
1991 RONALD R. MATIAS ZOOLOGY
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1990 CAESAR A. SALOMA PHYSICS
1989 IRENE M. VILLASEÑOR CHEMISTRY
1988 CHERRIE B. PASCUAL CHEMISTRY
1987 REBECCA S. PAREDES CHEMISTRY
1986 DANILO M. YANGA PHYSICS *MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE OFFICIALS
GIOVANNI A. TAPANG, Ph.D.
Dean
EIZADORA T. YU, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Mentoring, Academic Progress and Advancement
LILLIAN JENNIFER V. RODRIGUEZ, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Student, Alumni and Public Affairs
RICKY B. NELLAS, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, Development and Enterprise
MARIAN P. ROQUE, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Facilities and Resources Management
MA. NERISSA M. ABARA, Ph.D.
College of Secretary
VICTOR MANUEL R. ARICHETA, Ph.D.
Assistant College Secretary
JOHNROB Y. BANTANG, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Computational Science Research Center
MARIE ANTOINETTE D. VILLAFLOR, M.L.S.
Head Librarian, Science Library
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HEADS OF DEGREE GRANTING
INSTITUTES / PROGRAM
MARIO A. AURELIO, Ph.D.
Director, National Institute of Geological Sciences
JOSE ENRICO H. LAZARO, Ph. D.
Director, National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
WILSON O. GARCIA, Ph. D.
Director, National Institute Physics
IAN KENDRICH C. FONTANILLA, Ph. D.
Director, Institute of Biology
CHRISTINE C. HERNANDEZ, Ph. D.
Director, Institute of Chemistry
LEMNUEL V. ARAGONES, Ph. D.
Director, Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology
LAURA T. DAVID, Ph. D.
Director, Marine Science Institute
CARLENE P. ARCEO, Ph. D
Director, Institute of Mathematics
MARIENETTE M. VEGA, Ph. D.
Coordinator, Materials Science and Engineering Program
HEADS OF NON-DEGREE GRANTING INSTITUTE / PROGRAM
JONAS P. QUILANG, Ph. D.
Acting Director, Natural Sciences Research Institute
RENE N. ROLLON, Ph.D.
Coordinator, Science and Society Program
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College Marshals
Institute of Biology
Dr. Gizelle Batomalaque
Raffy Fornillos
Institute of Chemistry
Janrick Cayetano
Carla Mae Tan
National Institute of Geological Sciences
Mellinda Aimee Jajalla
Regina Martha Lumongsod
Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology
Rafaela Jane Delfino
Bernard Allan Racoma
Marine Science Institute
Dr. Rachel Ravago Gotanco
Dr. Wilfred John Santiañez
Institute of Mathematics
John Mel Dacaymat
Dr. Jerome Dimabayao
Prince Allan Pelayo
National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Romie Angelo Azur
Sam dela Cruz
National Institute of Physics
John Adrian Baybay
Jessa Jayne Miranda
Christopher Gerard Sevilla
Materials Science Engineering Program
Dr. Marienette Vega
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Institute Marshals
Office of the Dean
Office of the College Secretary
Office of the Associate Dean for Mentoring, Academic Progress and Advancement
Office of the Associate Dean for Student, Alumni & Public Affairs
Student, Alumni & Public Affairs (SAPA) Committee
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