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DOST ERDT Scholarship aims to provide master's and doctoral degrees in various engineering fields to deliver high-impact research, upgrade the qualifications of practicing engineers, and develop a culture of research and development.

01/09/2026

To boost regional engineering research of the higher education institutions (HEIs) in Mindanao, aligning with national development goals, the first Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) Mindanao Congress was organized and held at the D’Orchard Event Hall, Bara-as, Tubod, Iligan City, on August 26, gathering international visiting professors, academic leaders, and graduate researchers.

Supported by the DOST-SEI, the ERDT, through its scholarship program, cultivates a culture of engineering research and development by providing funding for master’s and doctoral degrees to Filipino engineers. This milestone event, with the theme “SYNERGY SOUTH: Advancing Mindanao’s Industry 5.0 through Multidisciplinary Research,” was the result of the continuing dream to “create a convergence of expertise,” according to MSU-IIT’s College of Engineering (COE) Dean and ERDT Project Leader, Prof. Jefferson Hora.

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𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆Bringing the 2026 Mindanao ERDT Congr...
26/08/2026

𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘆𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆

Bringing the 2026 Mindanao ERDT Congress to a close, Dr. Abdul Aziz Mabaning, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies at MSU-IIT, delivered the closing remarks, reflecting on the meaningful discussions, research exchanges, and shared experiences throughout the event. His message highlighted the transformative power of collaboration, offering a fitting reflection on how unity in engineering research can drive regional and national progress.

In his remarks, Vice Dean Mabaning emphasized that the congress encapsulated the true essence of "synergy", the central theme woven throughout the entire program. He showcased the remarkable outcomes that emerge when researchers from various universities converge, while highlighting the crucial role of national leaders and representatives from both local and international institutions in bringing the event to fruition. He extended his deep appreciation to the organizing team, executive committee, participating faculty, and delegates, offering special congratulations to the scholars who presented their research posters.

Challenging the scholars in attendance, Vice Dean Mabaning urged them to nurture the connections formed during the event, capitalize on their specializations, and apply the insights gained to their future work. Expressing immense pride in being part of this historic milestone for MSU-IIT, his closing words left attendees with a renewed commitment to excellence—ensuring the ideas, networks, and research shared will serve as a foundation for continued advancement in engineering education and technology.

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗠𝗦𝗨-𝗜𝗜𝗧 𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗧 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟯𝟰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀The 1st Mind...
26/08/2026

𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗠𝗦𝗨-𝗜𝗜𝗧 𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗧 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟯𝟰 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘀

The 1st Mindanao ERDT Congress celebrated research and innovation with the unveiling of the ERDT Poster Exhibit Wall. Featuring 34 research posters from MSU-IIT ERDT scholars, the exhibit brought together a diverse collection of studies spanning various engineering fields, highlighting the continuous advancement of engineering knowledge and technology.

Interactive discussions and exchanges surrounding the featured studies allowed scholars, researchers, and congress participants to connect directly. Attendees gained fresh perspectives on emerging research domains while building valuable network connections designed to drive future interdisciplinary collaborations within the ERDT community.

Ultimately, the exhibit showcased how graduate-level research addresses real-world challenges in regional and national development. By turning complex inquiries into clear, visual presentations, the scholars demonstrated the ERDT program's commitment to nurturing visionary researchers capable of meeting society's evolving technological needs.

𝗔𝗶 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗮 𝗖. 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀Innovation takes center sta...
26/08/2026

𝗔𝗶 𝗝𝗲𝘀𝗵𝘂𝗮 𝗖. 𝗦𝗮𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

Innovation takes center stage as Ai Jeshua C. Saguin, a scholar taking up his Master of Science in Electrical Engineering, together with his adviser, Dr. Noel R. Estoperez receives the Most Innovative Research Award for his study entitled “Development of a Pico-Hydro Farm for Off-Grid Rural Electrification Using PLL-Based Synchronization and ELC-Centered Frequency Control.” The award recognizes research that demonstrates exceptional originality, creativity, and potential to contribute meaningful solutions to challenges in engineering and related fields.

The study explores multi-unit pico-hydropower farms for off-grid rural electrification, particularly addressing the challenge of connecting an incoming generator to an energized bus only when its voltage, frequency, and phase are sufficiently close. Through a modular simulation evaluating G1-G2 synchronization commissioning and phase-locked loop (PLL) control logic, Saguin demonstrated successful bus establishment and precise parameter matching before closing the breaker, showing how research can move beyond standalone units to deliver reliable, multi-generator energy solutions.

The recognition reflects the ERDT program's commitment to fostering innovation and advancing research capabilities among its scholars. Through research that explores new approaches and addresses emerging challenges, the achievement demonstrates the potential of graduate-level research to contribute to the continued advancement of engineering, technology, and national development.

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗣. 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀The Best Poster Award of the 1st Mindanao ER...
26/08/2026

𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗣. 𝗔𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗧 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀

The Best Poster Award of the 1st Mindanao ERDT Congress has been awarded to Clint P. Allanic, a scholar from Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering program, together with his adviser Rainier Sam G. Mateo, D.Eng, for the research entitled ”Engineering Surface Morphology for Bio-Based Polyurethane Acoustics: A Validated simulation Pipeline using the JCA Constitutive Model”. The award recognizes a poster that distinguished itself among the entries through its effective visual presentation and clear communication of the research being showcased.

Allanic’s poster, which focuses on optimizing sustainable, bio-based acoustic absorbers through computational design, stood out for its rigorous model validation and clear translational impact in bridging material characterization with geometry-driven design. The study addresses the high cost of experimental testing by establishing a validated simulation workflow for rapid, virtual prototyping of eco-friendly noise-control materials, demonstrating the scholar's ability to communicate complex research in a clear and effective manner.

The recognition highlights the dedication and research excellence of ERDT scholars and celebrates their contributions to the field of engineering. Congratulations, Clint, on this well-deserved achievement! May this recognition further inspire continued pursuit of meaningful research and innovation.

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲: 𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗧 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆The 1st Mindanao ERDT Congress 2026 continues with a techn...
26/08/2026

𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘂𝗲: 𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗧 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘄𝗮𝘆

The 1st Mindanao ERDT Congress 2026 continues with a technical forum, bringing the scholars, researchers and other congress participants together with the invited international visiting professors. Following the speakers’ presentations, the session allows participants to engage directly with the experts and ask questions on the topics covered earlier in the program.

Questions from the audience sparked an engaging exchange with the invited speakers, covering topics from the greatest challenges in managing research laboratories to the impact of Pax Silica in the Philippine setting. MS and PhD students from across the College of Engineering also posed a series of technical questions. Overall, the forum provided scholars and participants an open platform to seek clarification, share insights, and gain valuable perspectives from the panel.

The ongoing dialogue reflects the ERDT Congress’ collaborative and interactive nature, where knowledge extends beyond formal presentations and into conversations among members of the research community. This exchange allows participants to connect with international experts and gain new perspectives into their own academic and research endeavors.

Prof. Sudip Chakraborty, PhD, from the University of Calabria, Italy, opened his presentation by introducing Membrane Sc...
26/08/2026

Prof. Sudip Chakraborty, PhD, from the University of Calabria, Italy, opened his presentation by introducing Membrane Science for Society, which provides advanced membrane solutions to address pressing environmental and societal challenges. He highlighted membrane science as an innovative approach to separation, purification, and sustainability, enabling cleaner and healthier solutions.

Prof. Chakraborty presented global statistics on water stress hotspots, illustrating the sources, distribution, and growing demand for water worldwide. He emphasized the impacts of climate change on water supply and quality, noting that approximately 12% of the global population relies on unimproved and unsafe water sources, while around 30% live without adequate sanitation. These challenges highlight the urgent need for innovative and sustainable water management solutions.

He highlighted membrane technology as a promising approach to addressing the global water crisis, discussing its filtration processes and advantages compared with traditional water treatment methods. He also shared his ongoing project on the reuse of industrial treated wastewater as a mitigation strategy for water scarcity in the context of climate change in two Mediterranean regions. The project aims to strengthen water resilience and promote efficient water use, particularly in arid areas, demonstrating how research and innovation can contribute to a more sustainable and water-secure future.

Gaulthier Rydzek, PhD, a French researcher and an Associate Professor at the University of Montpellier, France, and a re...
26/08/2026

Gaulthier Rydzek, PhD, a French researcher and an Associate Professor at the University of Montpellier, France, and a researcher at one of the largest chemistry laboratories in the country that specializes chemistry from molecules to materials including nanomaterials, energy related materials, catalysis, and environment, have delivered a presentation that revolves in sustainable mesoporous silica to functional thin film.

He especially discussed the hybridization of porous materials through block copolymer and polyelectrolyte materials, directed self-assembly strategies, inorganic synthesis, and sustainability as it involves utilization of circular economy principles with the use of Rice Husk Ash (RHA).

Considering the structure as the key, RHA was utilized for silica extraction, followed by the addition of cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) as a structure-directing template, successfully yields mesostructured antiseptic hybrids which can be used to prevent (inhibition) and cure (bactericidal). It is a promising material for prevention/cure in dental implants but shaping it into dental coatings is a challenge.

Nevertheless, the synthesized hybrid material can be isolated as a bulk antiseptic mesostructured powder or deposited as an electro-synthesized thin film. Notably, these hybrids exhibit a pH-sensitive permselectivity mechanism. When biosourced silica films are generated via Electro-Assisted Self-Assembly (EASA), variations in environmental pH directly affect the framework's surface charge. As the pH increases, the negative charge of the silica channels allows free cation permeation while progressively repelling anions. Precise control over this electrostatic ion transport is essential to achieve optimal material functionality.

Addressing the growing complexities of modern energy grids, Dr. Duong presented his research on integrating Renewable Po...
26/08/2026

Addressing the growing complexities of modern energy grids, Dr. Duong presented his research on integrating Renewable Power Plants (RPPs) into optimal power flow (OPF) frameworks. Among several key motivations, his work highlights how RPP integration can significantly lower power losses and shorten construction timelines, while demonstrating why advanced optimization techniques are required to solve complex OPF challenges.

To tackle these variables, Dr. Duong detailed the mathematical formulation of his model, introducing key objective functions, three distinct fuel cost variants, and vital system constraints to quantify performance. He demonstrated the application of three metaheuristic algorithms—Equilibrium Optimizer (EO), Coot Optimization Algorithm (COOT), and Modified Particle Swarm Algorithm (MPSA)—showing their effectiveness in managing both OPF complexities and RPP integration, among others.

Highlights of his findings included identifying the overall most effective optimization algorithm for renewable grid planning, determining optimal configurations, and evaluating practical siting and sizing comparisons. Outlining his next steps, Dr. Duong shared plans to test these models under varying load demands and higher renewable pe*******on to determine if TCSC/SVC placement can resolve transmission overloads and maximize system efficiency.

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