UP Baguio Plasma Science and Technology Research Group

03/07/2026

ᴄᴏɴɢʀᴀᴛᴜʟᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱ ᴛᴏ ᴏᴜʀ ɴᴇᴡᴇꜱᴛ ɢʀᴀᴅᴜᴀᴛᴇꜱ! 🌻

The Plasma Science and Technology Research Group proudly celebrates the successful thesis defenses of our B.S. Physics and B.S. Biology members!

B.S. Biology
🎓 𝙒𝙮𝙚𝙣 𝘼𝙜𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙣𝙞 & 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙚 𝙈𝙮𝙧𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙏𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙡
Effectiveness of Plasma-Treated Soils on Vigna radiata (Mung Bean) Germination and Growth

B.S. Physics
🎓 𝙍𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙧 𝘼𝙥𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙤
Effects of Ar/N₂ Plasma Activated Water as a Nitrate Supplement on the Growth of Upland Water Spinach (Ipomoea reptans) Using Non-Circulating Hydroponics System

🎓 𝘼𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙡𝙖 𝘼𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙣𝙤
Effects of Direct Cold Atmospheric Plasma and Plasma-Activated Water on the Seed Surface and Germination Performance of Benguet Pine (Pinus kesiya Royle ex gordon)

🎓 𝙂𝙞𝙖𝙣 𝙉𝙞𝙣𝙖 𝙂𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙞𝙖
Ar-O₂ Atmospheric Plasma Treatment of Zinc Oxide Nanowire for Potential Supercapacitor Electrode Material

We also extend our gratitude to their faculty advisers, Dr. Liezel M. Magtoto, Dr. Giovanni Malapit, and M. Sc. Mac Michael Rubio, for their invaluable mentorship.

We are incredibly proud of you all! Best of luck in your next endeavors! Padayon, graduates!✨👏

26/06/2026

The PSTRG family extends its appreciation to one of its members for successfully attending the 44th Samahang Pisika ng Pilipinas (SPP) Conference and Annual Meeting, held on June 17–20, 2026, at the University of the Philippines Los Baños.

𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐨 presented his research "𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐠/𝐍2 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐡 (𝐈𝐩𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐞𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐬) 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐜𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐲𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦" during the conference in the form of a Poster during day 1's poster session.

His research poster aims at communicating to the general public the growing use of plasma as an emerging technology and how it can potentially change the agricultural landscape in the future.

His presentation showcase the group's continuing efforts to advance research in plasma technology and contribute to the broader scientific community.

We are proud of your achievements and look forward to more participations in the future! 🥳🎉

25/06/2026

𝐇𝐮𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐏𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐆 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🎉

18/03/2026

𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐍𝐑𝐂𝐏 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐔𝐏 𝐁𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 ⚡🔬

The University of the Philippines Baguio Plasma Science & Technology Research Group (UP Baguio PSTRG) proudly announces the awarding of the Young Scientist Research Grant by the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP). This recognition affirms the group’s growing research impact and commitment to advancing plasma science and its sustainable applications.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀:

🔬 𝘚𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘮𝘢 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 – 𝘋𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 (𝘚𝘗𝘐𝘕-Δ 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱)

• 𝐌𝐬. 𝐆𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐌. 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 – Atmospheric Plasma Processing of ZnO Nanoparticles on Cordilleran Cotton Textile for Flexible Supercapacitor Applications
• 𝐌𝐫. 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐚𝐞 𝐀. 𝐓𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐜 – Atmospheric Plasma Jet Deposition and Modification of Zinc Oxide Interfaces: Film-Level Characterization and Assessment Suitability for Perovskite Photovoltaics

🌱 𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘮𝘢 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴, 𝘈𝘨𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 (𝘗𝘓𝘈𝘕𝘛 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘱)

• 𝐌𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫 𝐂. 𝐀𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐨 – Effects of Plasma-Activated Water on the Growth of Upland Water Spinach (𝘐𝘱𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘦𝘢 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘗𝘰𝘪𝘳.) in a Non-Circulating Hydroponics
• 𝐌𝐬. 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐚 𝐌. 𝐀𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐨 – Effects of Direct Argon Cold Atmospheric Plasma and Plasma-Activated Water on the Seed Surface and Germination Performance of Benguet Pine (𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘴 𝘬𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘺𝘢 𝘙𝘰𝘺𝘭𝘦 𝘦𝘹 𝘎𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘰𝘯)

Under the project leadership of Dr. Giovanni M. Malapit, this milestone highlights the strong research potential of the group and reinforces its commitment to excellence in plasma-enhanced technologies across energy, materials science, agriculture, and environmental applications.

The team expresses sincere gratitude to NRCP for the opportunity and support, and remains dedicated to conducting these projects with rigor, integrity, and scientific excellence. 🚀✨

26/02/2026

𝑾𝑬 𝑨𝑹𝑬 𝑯𝑰𝑹𝑰𝑵𝑮: 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 (𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆)

The UP Baguio Plasma Physics Laboratory is looking for a dedicated and proactive 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 to join the EIDR-funded project: “𝐀𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚-𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐢𝐥 (𝐏𝐀𝐖𝐒) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.”

If you have a background in Biology or Agriculture and a passion for multidisciplinary research, we want you on our team!

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:
• Assist in plant propagation, treatment, and monitoring.
• Collect and process plant growth/yield data.
• Perform statistical analyses and assist in report preparation.
• Maintain laboratory workspace and ensure proper waste disposal.

𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Agriculture, or a related field.
• Skills: Basic laboratory skills; proactive and organized.
• Salary: ₱20,200.00 per month (Gross).
• Project Period: 1 March 2026 to 31 January 2028.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆:
Interested applicants should email their CV, Transcript of Records, Diploma, and Application Letter to:
• To: Prof. Giovanni M. Malapit, Ph.D. ([email protected])
• CC: Asst. Prof. Kimberly P. Paglingayen, M.Sc. ([email protected])
• Subject Line: Research Assistant Application - EIDR PAWS Project

26/02/2026

𝙂𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩 𝙫𝙞𝙗𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙋𝙎𝙏𝙍𝙂!

Last Nov 6, 2025, we welcomed NSRI Director Elmer Estacio and Prof. Masahiko Tani from the University of Fukui for a day of inspiring discussions and knowledge sharing. 💡✨

26/02/2026

Here is a documentation of the oral presentation delivered at the 27𝙩𝙝 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙋𝙝𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙨 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙛𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙖𝙢𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙋𝙞𝙨𝙞𝙠𝙖 𝙣𝙜 𝙑𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙮𝙖𝙨 𝙖𝙩 𝙈𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙤 (𝙎𝙋𝙑𝙈), held on October 23–25, 2025 at the University of San Agustin, Iloilo City.

The paper entitled “𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞-𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐥-𝐃𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐙𝐧𝐎 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐫–𝐇₂ 𝐀𝐭𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭” was accepted for oral presentation.

Author: Gian Nina M. Garcia, John Michael G. Basilio, Rina Mae P. Catalogo, Edgiemar L. Clacio, Marchizt Jamaica E. Avellaneda, and Giovanni M. Malapit

The work was presented by Marchizt Jamaica E. Avellaneda at the 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝑭𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑴𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑵𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 (𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑭𝑴𝑵).

Gian Nina, Marchizt, and Edgiemar are members of the SPIN-Δ subgroup of the UPB Plasma Science and Technology Research Group (PSTRG). Special thanks to Rina Mae, member of Dap-i, for her valuable contributions.

𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓰𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓾𝓵𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓼 𝓽𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓽𝓮𝓪𝓶!

24/11/2025

UPB SILBI congratulates Dr. Giovanni M. Malapit for winning THIRD PLACE at the Grassroots Innovation and Circular Economy (GICE) Expo 2025 held last November 21, 2025 at Mariano Marcos State University in Batac Ilocos Norte.

Dr. Giovanni M. Malapit showcased a powerful example of how science, culture, and community-driven innovation can meaningfully intersect. As one of SILBI’s incubatees from the second cohort and a participant in the UP System TTBDO’s University Innovation Fellowship Program Batch 8. Dr. Malapit’s work demonstrates the core mission of SILBI-TBI and TTBDO to transform research into accessible, community-focused solutions that advance inclusive development.

THREADitION & KalaPAW are under the Plasma Technology Series of Dr. Malapit that has grown from a research initiative into a technology with direct social impact. SILBI has assisted in refining its value proposition, preparing it for community deployment, and aligning the technology with real grassroots needs.

His Plasma Technology focuses on sustainable dye water treatment that protects our rivers and supports local textile makers. Plant-enhancing plasma-activated water that strengthens highland agriculture and Antibacterial textile coating that elevates local crafts and micro-enterprises.

UPB SILBI-TBI likewise produced last year’s GICE Expo 2024 champion through Ms. Elke Kayle Cadangen of TINGI Station, a member of the incubator’s first cohort demonstrating SILBI’s consistent track record in nurturing impactful innovations.

We recognize this achievement with pride and reaffirm our commitment to supporting innovators who continue to expand the possibilities of what the Cordillera region can accomplish.

This would not be possible without the continued support of the SILBI Team through Ms. Avereen Tibalao, his co-presenter, and Rex Leo Dusalen GRIND Focal Point of DOST-CAR.

Congratulations once again, and with that
Tara? Mag-SILBI sa bayan!

16/09/2025

Good news! We are extending the deadline of submission to September 22.

The Plasma Science and Technology Research Group is calling for apprentices for 2025!

Aspiring apprentices must submit the following requirements to the respective mentors until September 15, 2025:

1. Letter of Intent/Application Letter.
2. Form 5 or AMIS copy of enlisted subjects

Furthermore, the Plasma Science and Technology Research Group is formally introducing the four subgroups that explore plasma applications across science, technology, and society.

1. (LINIS) Liquid and Textile Innovations Through Plasma for Industrial Solutions

Mentor: Reo Maverick Rangcapan
[email protected]

2. (PLANT) Plasma for Life Sciences, Agriculture, Nature, and Technology

Mentor: Jericho Mascariña
[email protected]

3. (STERILE) Safe Technologies for Effective Removal of Infection via Light and Energy

Mentor: Kate Monique Aromin
[email protected]

4. (SPIN-Δ) Semiconductors and Plasma Innovations-Developing Electronics for Transformative Applications

Mentor: Gian Nina Garcia
[email protected]

Direct your applications to them and we look forward to seeing you in the laboratory!

10/09/2025

The Plasma Science and Technology Research Group is calling for apprentices for 2025!

Aspiring apprentices must submit the following requirements to the respective mentors until September 15, 2025:

1. Letter of Intent/Application Letter.
2. Form 5 or AMIS copy of enlisted subjects

Furthermore, the Plasma Science and Technology Research Group is formally introducing the four subgroups that explore plasma applications across science, technology, and society.

1. (LINIS) Liquid and Textile Innovations Through Plasma for Industrial Solutions

Mentor: Reo Maverick Rangcapan
[email protected]

2. (PLANT) Plasma for Life Sciences, Agriculture, Nature, and Technology

Mentor: Jericho Mascariña
[email protected]

3. (STERILE) Safe Technologies for Effective Removal of Infection via Light and Energy

Mentor: Kate Monique Aromin
[email protected]

4. (SPIN-Δ) Semiconductors and Plasma Innovations-Developing Electronics for Transformative Applications

Mentor: Gian Nina Garcia
[email protected]

Direct your applications to them and we look forward to seeing you in the laboratory!