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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 픽2+ u픽2 + v픽2 + uv픽2 ” 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 4 Undergraduate Thesis “DNA Codes and Cyclic Codes Over 픽2[u]/ ” 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 퐻 = (−퐾)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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PAMBANSANG AWIT
Bayang magiliw, Perlas ng Silanganan, Alab ng puso, sa dibdib mo’y buhay. Lupang Hinirang,Duyan ka ng magiting, Sa manlulupig, di ka pasisiil. Sa dagat at bundok, Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw, May dilag ang tula At awit sa paglayang minamahal. Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y Tagumpay na nagniningning, Ang bituin at araw niya Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim. Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta, Buhay ay langit sa piling mo; Aming ligaya, na pag may mang-aapi Ang mamatay ng dahil sa iyo
U.P. NAMING MAHAL
UP naming mahal Pamantasang hirang Ang tinig naming Sana’y inyong dinggin Malayong lupain, Amin mang marating Di rin magbabago ang damdamin Di rin magbabago ang damdamin.
Luntian at pula Sagisag magpakailanman Ating pagdiwang Bulwagan ng dangal Humayo’t itanghal Giting at tapang Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan Mabuhay ang pag-asa ng bayan
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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 Office of the Associate Dean for Facilities and Resources Management Office of the Associate Dean for Research, Innovation, Development and Enterprise Science and Society Program College of Science Library Computational Science Research Center College of Science Administrative Staff
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