Master in Data Science

Congratulations to our Master in Data Science students, Francis Rafael Dulay and Helmar Israel, for successfully presenting their research papers during the School of Interdisciplinary Studies 2026 Research Colloquium held last May 4, 2026 at Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology.

📌 Francis Rafael Dulay
“The Talking Database: An Agentic AI NL-to-SQL Framework for Autonomous CRUD Operations”

📌 Helmar Israel
“Wing-Based Identification of Culicoides spp. via ResNet-50 Feature Extraction and Machine Learning”

Their successful presentations mark an important milestone in their academic journey and serve as one of the key requirements toward graduation. Up next is the Capstone Final Defense — another step closer to transforming their research into meaningful contributions to science, technology, and society.

The Master in Data Science Program community proudly celebrates your achievement and looks forward to the impact your work will create beyond the university. Padayon and best wishes on your upcoming final defense!

We are pleased to share that our research paper,
“From Logs to Defense: Machine Learning-Based Anomaly Detection in Web Servers Using Nginx Data”
is now officially published in the proceedings of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Data Sciences and Applications (ACDSA 2026).
The paper is published under IEEE, a globally recognized publisher known for its rigorous peer-review standards and high-quality scientific contributions. The proceedings are also expected to be indexed in Scopus, further extending the visibility and impact of this work within the global research community.
More importantly, this publication reflects what we stand for in the Master in Data Science (MDS) program—
👉 applying data science to real-world problems,
👉 contributing to the advancement of knowledge, and
👉 producing research that meets international standards of quality.
As we open applications for a new cohort, we invite you to be part of a program where your work can move beyond the classroom and into recognized scientific contributions.
Turn data into direction. Build the expertise to lead in a data-driven world.


Link: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11467894

Shape your future—apply now to the Master in Data Science at MSU-IIT.

Paper Successfully Presented at an International Conference

We are proud to share that a research paper from the Master in Data Science program has been successfully presented at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, Computer, Data Sciences and Applications (ACDSA 2026).

Paper Title:
From Logs to Defense: Machine Learning-Based Anomaly Detection in Web Servers Using Nginx Data

This work highlights how data science and machine learning techniques can be applied to real-world cybersecurity challenges, reinforcing the program’s emphasis on research relevance, analytical rigor, and practical impact.
Congratulations to everyone involved. This presentation reflects the growing research footprint of the Master in Data Science program and its commitment to high-quality scholarly output.

Excellence in action: an MDS capstone project earns acceptance at IEEE ACDSA 2026 and publication in IEEE Xplore, indexed in Scopus.

Supporting your data science journey—one line of code, one insight, one dream at a time.

Congratulations to Francis Rafael Dulay on the successful presentation of his pioneering work in Agentic AI, earning the panel’s approval of his capstone project topic.

Congratulations to Helmar Israel on the successful presentation of his Capstone Proposal today and on earning the approval of the panel members.

Empower your future with data—enroll in MDS at MSU-IIT this August 5.

Congratulations to the 3rd batch of Master in Data Science students—this time, an all-male cohort—who have just completed their Comprehensive Examination!

Following the inspiring all-women batch, this group continues the legacy of excellence, proving that when it comes to data-driven innovation, talent knows no gender. Your resilience and commitment bring us one step closer to building a future shaped by inclusive and intelligent insights.