USTP - Center for Artificial Intelligence

07/08/2025

𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐈.𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐒 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

The DICT - ICT Industry Development Bureau, through the SETPH program, in collaboration with the Analytics Association of the Philippines (AAP), proudly brings back AI.DEAS for Impact: AI for Developing Ethical and Applicable Solutions this August to September 2025.

AI.DEAS for Impact 2025 aims to help address societal challenges by providing an avenue for the development of viable, relevant, and ethical AI-enabled solutions, while highlighting the capabilities of young local developers in the region.

Designed as AI-centered regional hackathons, AI.DEAS for Impact 2025 brings together subject-matter experts, AI practitioners, innovative college students, and Local Government Units to share the latest developments in AI, engage in insightful discussions, and explore opportunities for collaboration and networking.
Hone your sense for innovation by solving real-world problems from your regions while taking part in community building!

📍 Region 5 - Naga City (Aug 19–20, 2025)
📍 CAR - Baguio City (Aug 28–29, 2025)
📍 Region 6 - Bacolod City (Sept 9–10, 2025)
📍 Region 7 - Tagbilaran City (Sept 16–17, 2025)
📍 Region 10 - Cagayan de Oro City (Sept 23–24, 2025)

Stay tuned for more details on the regional rollouts and be part of the next generation of AI innovators. Let your impactful ideas shine!

This event is also made possible in collaboration with the Education Center for AI Research (ECAIR), SentiAI, and PocketDevs.

Credits: ICT Industry Development Bureau

04/06/2025

🎉 Congratulations, Team SUBAY! 🎉

The Center for Artificial Intelligence proudly celebrates the incredible achievement of the team behind “𝗦𝗨𝗕𝗔𝗬: A Multi-Camera Detection System for Customer Tracking using YOLOv10, DeepSORT, and OSNet for Re-identification in Retail Environments” — awarded Best Thesis and Best Prototype at CONVERGE 2025: A CpE Expo and Research Colloquium!

Your innovative spirit and technical brilliance in applying AI for real-world retail analytics inspire us all. The Center is honored to have supported this remarkable journey from concept to prototype.

👏 Kudos to the outstanding team:

Xyrus Vincent L. Dominguez
Precious Hope Jumuad
Venz Joshua Nolasco
Rezzelle Tinoy Onahon

Adviser: Engr. Jodie Rey Fernandez

Your success exemplifies the mission of the Center — empowering future engineers to transcend boundaries through intelligent systems and data-driven solutions.

𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕𝒍𝒚 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒏𝒔𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉 𝑰𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔!

07/02/2025

🚀 Buckle Up for an Innovative Future!

We are thrilled to open the Technology Transfer Conference (TTC) 2025, where top innovators and industry leaders will share insights on turning ideas into real-world impact.

📆 February 7, 2025
📍 Chali Beach Resort, Cugman CDO

Things are just getting started—come and join us in empowering industry and innovation! 💼🇵🇭

06/12/2024

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📣𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗢𝗙 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚📣
𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗜𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗛𝗜𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚
𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟-𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗣𝗟𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗔 𝗙𝗔𝗖𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗬 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE (CEA)
CDO CAMPUS

𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑 𝐈 - 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆
● With Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering or its allied program

𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
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22/10/2024

Engr. Fernandez, representing the Center for AI, attended the MOA signing alongside Dr. Ambrosio B. Cultura II, USTP System President, who expressed full support for the project. The DOST-PCIEERD Grand MOA Signing was held last October 17, 2024, at the Sheraton Hotel, Manila. This year’s event marked the approval of over 70 projects, with a total funding of P935 million allocated to cutting-edge research and technological advancements.

Among these approved initiatives is the Nexus for Advanced Risk Reduction and Analytics System for the Philippine National Police - Cagayan de Oro City Police Office (PNP-COCPO), led by Engr. Jodie Rey D. Fernandez, head of USTP’s Center for AI. The project exemplifies the Center’s focus on developing AI-driven solutions that enhance public safety and streamline law enforcement operations. This system will integrate AI and data analytics for real-time monitoring, GPS tracking, and resource management, providing the PNP-COCPO with state-of-the-art tools to improve efficiency and effectiveness in maintaining public safety.
Engr. Fernandez noted that the inclusion of the Center’s AI project in this prestigious lineup affirms USTP’s leadership in AI research and its potential for transforming public service operations. The Center for AI has been steadily building a reputation as a key player in the application of AI technologies across different fields, and this latest approval serves as further validation of its impact. By focusing on practical applications of AI, the Center is pushing boundaries in research that can lead to real-world advancements. The Nexus project, which will be implemented in partnership with the PNP-COCPO, is a prime example of how the Center’s work is aligned with national priorities.

As the Center for AI at USTP continues to lead pioneering efforts in AI application, its collaboration with DOST and other government agencies demonstrates the crucial role academic institutions play in shaping the country’s technological future.

27/09/2024

20/09/2024

Congratulations Flockmate!

24/08/2024

𝓤𝓢𝓣𝓟 𝓬𝓸-𝓱𝓸𝓼𝓽𝓼 𝓘𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓷𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓵 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓯𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮 𝓪𝓽 𝓜𝓪𝓵𝓪𝔂𝓼𝓲𝓪
by: Precious Jane F Lapura, Admin Section Head & Helen Grace B. Gonzales, Academic Mobility Section Head

USTP is proud to announce its internationalization (IZN) involvement with Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia, for the conduct of the International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Computing, Engineering, and Science Education 2024 (InvENT2024). This is a signature program of the Asia Technological University Network (ATU-Net), which was inaugurated last 2023 in Brunei.

This event was co-hosted by the USTP and was held in Shah Alam, the capital of Selangor, from August 20–21, 2024, respectively. The theme of the event is, Converging Innovation with Soul: AI in Entrepreneurship, Technology, and Education. The theme was selected in accordance with the growing concern about the fast-growing development of AI, which has now transcended almost every aspect of living.

The special highlight of the plenary on the first day was the speech given by the Malaysian Prime Minister, the YAB Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim, whose sharing was about integrating and guiding AI into civilized society as prescribed in Malaysia’s National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap 2021-2025. The second-day plenary revolved around the well-known and much-respected AI proponent and editor in chief of a few respected peer-reviewed journals, Prof. Dr. Hamido Fujita. His talk was about AI technology, innovation, application, and education.

USTP faculty members from the Computer Engineering Department, namely, Engr. Jodie Rey D. Fernandez and the department head, Engr. Mark Lister V. Nalupa were among the resource speakers for the training workshop on AI (please see separate posting on this.)

This event serves as a platform that will collate information from academics, industry, and government sectors through powerful speeches, informative exhibitions, and paper presentations on AI use and development in computing, engineering, science, and entrepreneurship.

Source: https://kppim.uitm.edu.my/invent2024/index.php

24/08/2024

𝓤𝓢𝓣𝓟 𝓒𝓟𝓔 𝓕𝓪𝓬𝓾𝓵𝓽𝔂 𝓜𝓮𝓶𝓫𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝓓𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓻 𝓪 𝓣𝓪𝓵𝓴 𝓸𝓷 𝓐𝓘 𝓲𝓷 𝓪𝓷 𝓘𝓷𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓷𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓵 𝓒𝓸𝓷𝓯𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓷𝓬𝓮
by: Precious Jane F Lapura, Admin Section Head, IAO & Dr Ramir Philip Jones V Sonsona, Director, IAO

Two USTP Computer Engineering faculty members of this university have delivered a training workshop during the International Conference on Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Computing, Engineering, and Science Education 2024 (InvENT2024), on August 21, 2024 via online. The conference was held at Shah Alam Convention Centre (SACC), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, Malaysia.

Engr. Jodie Rey D Fernandez shared the topic, Explainable AI while Engr Mark Lister V. Nalupa, AI for Social Good. The Conference was attended by scholars from the academe, government, and professionals.

Engr. Fernandez is the current Head of Center for Artificial Intelligence, while Engr Nalupa serves as the Head of the Department of Computer Engineering of this university.

USTP is a proud co-host of this annual conference, as the university is an active member of the Asia Technological University Network (ATU-Net).



E-poster design: Ms Precious Jane F Lapura

24/08/2024

🎉USTP Triumphs at HackforGov 2024 for the Third Time!🎉

Team PWNDESAL from the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines (USTP) has once again clinched the top spot at the HackforGov 2024 Regional Competition! On August 20, 2024, at Go Hotels, Robinsons Mall in Iligan City, the team—comprising John Richard B. Alix, Jaynel A. Patriarba, Hernel Niño C. Juanico, and John Rolly B. Dioca with their coach Engr. Jodie Rey Fernandez—rose to the occasion under the theme "Today’s Generation, Tomorrow’s Champion: Shaping the Future of Cybersecurity through Shared Responsibility."

The HackforGov competition, hosted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) , challenges young aspiring cyber champions in protecting government and public sector digital infrastructure. The competition covers areas such as cryptography, steganography, miscellaneous challenges, programming, and web investigation and exploitation.

Not only did they excel in developing an innovative cybersecurity solution, but they also demonstrated their exceptional skills in a thrilling Capture the Flag event, solidifying their mastery in the field. Their outstanding performance has earned them the honor of representing the region at the national HackforGov competition!

USTP couldn't be prouder of the team’s dedication, teamwork, and technical expertise. Let’s rally behind them as they prepare to take on the nation’s best.

25/04/2024