UPLB Biomathematics Initiative

17/07/2026

03/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the First Graduates of the UPLB PhD in Applied Mathematics Program! 🎉

The Biomathematics community proudly congratulates the first inaugural graduates of the Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics program in the University of the Philippines Los Baños!

👏 Dr. JONECIS ADOLFO DAYAP
Dissertation: Mathematical Modeling of Dengue Transmission Dynamics: Integrating Wolbachia-Carrying Mosquitoes and Community Engagement for the Control of Dengue Fever
Adviser: Prof. Jomar F. Rabajante

👏 Dr. RAFIATU IMORO
Dissertation: One Health Optimal Control Approach of Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infection
Adviser: Prof. Editha C. Jose
Co-Adviser: Prof. Maica Krizna A. Gavina

As the first graduates of the UPLB PhD in Applied Mathematics program, they have reached a historic milestone that reflects the program's commitment to advancing mathematical sciences and addressing real-world challenges through mathematical modeling. Their dissertations demonstrate the vital role of applied mathematics in tackling important public health issues, from dengue control to soil-transmitted helminth infections using a One Health perspective.

May your achievements inspire future generations of researchers to pursue excellence in applied mathematics and biomathematics.

Congratulations, Dr. Dayap and Dr. Imoro! We wish you continued success in your academic and research endeavors.

03/07/2026

🎉 Congratulations to Our New Master of Science in Mathematics Graduates! 🎉

The Biomathematics community proudly congratulates the graduates of the Master of Science in Mathematics program for the Second Semester, AY 2025–2026!

👏 Micko Jay Solano Bajamundi
Thesis: Dynamic Modeling of Pertussis Transmission and Vaccination Strategies with Insights from Topological Data Analysis
Adviser: Assoc. Prof. Mark Lexter D. De Lara
Co-Adviser: Assoc. Prof. Allen L. Nazareno

👏 Rhiza Marie Vega Ontanillas
Thesis: Influenza Transmission Dynamics in the Philippines: A Mathematical Model Incorporating Seasonality, Vaccination Effects, and Stochastic Natural Immunity
Adviser: Assoc. Prof. Mark Jayson V. Cortez
Co-Adviser: Assoc. Prof. Allen L. Nazareno

Their research highlights the growing impact of biomathematics in addressing public health challenges through mathematical modeling, epidemiology, and data-driven approaches. From pertussis vaccination strategies and topological data analysis to influenza transmission dynamics, these studies demonstrate how mathematics can contribute to evidence-informed public health decision-making.

We celebrate your dedication, perseverance, and scholarly achievements. May this milestone be the beginning of many more meaningful contributions to research, education, and society.

Congratulations once again, Micko and Rhiza! We wish you continued success in your future endeavors.

24/06/2026

UPLB is the first public university to receive the ASEAN University Network–Quality Assurance Institutional Assessment (AUN-QA IA) Certification. After

11/06/2026

Congratulations to our undergraduate student for presenting research on the mathematical modeling of soil-transmitted helminth infections using a One Health approach at the Poster Presentation Session of the 11th Asian Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology (ACTMP) and the 96th Annual Conference of the Philippine Society of Parasitology (PSP), held on June 9–11, 2026, in Movenpick Resort, Boracay, Philippines.

We are proud to see our students share their research with the scientific community and contribute to advancing public health and tropical medicine in the Philippines using mathematics.

11/05/2026

Watch out for this week’s MS Thesis Presentations, PhD Dissertation Presentation, and Graduate Research Seminar Presentation featuring biomath-related studies from graduate students of the UPLB Graduate School.

The presentations cover topics in infectious disease modeling, vaccination strategies, One Health approaches, health reporting systems, and topological data analysis, highlighting the growing role of mathematics and data science in addressing real-world problems.

30/04/2026

30/04/2026

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
DOST-ASTHRDP Scholarship
1st Semester of AY 2026-2027

Deadline: 30 May 2026

For more information, scan the QR code or visit this link: https://bit.ly/ApplicationFAQ

For more inquiries, email: [email protected]