Agribiosystems Machinery and Power Engineering Division

04/09/2026

To all graduating IABE students this Midyear 2026, please complete the form accessed through the QR code or link below.

https://forms.gle/ZKDQUn1556pHedWf8

Thank you

02/09/2026

28/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sergio C. Capareda of Texas A&M University as one of the distinguished speakers at iCEAT 2026.

Dr. Capareda is a Professor and holder of the Endowed Calvin B. Parnell Faculty Fellowship at Texas A&M University and a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering from UPLB, Master of Engineering in Energy Technology from the Asian Institute of Technology, and PhD in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Appointed to the Texas A&M faculty in 2005, Dr. Capareda developed and established the BioEnergy Testing and Analysis Laboratory. He has authored or co-authored more than 138 refereed journal publications, four book chapters, and two textbooks on biomass conversions and renewable energy, and holds two patents related to biofuel production and biomass pyrolysis and gasification systems. He is also an active member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

Join us at iCEAT 2026 as we bring together perspectives and innovations toward a more sustainable future.

27/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati of Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Indonesia, as one of the distinguished speakers at iCEAT 2026.

Dr. Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati specializes in limnology, aquatic ecology, paleolimnology, and diatom-based bioindication for water quality assessment and environmental reconstruction. As founder and director of the Cluster for Paleolimnology (CPalim) at UNDIP, she leads multidisciplinary research using lake and river sediment archives to reconstruct long-term ecological and climate change. Her recent work also explores Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate resilience, including mangrove restoration, sustainable aquaculture, and community-based ecotourism.

With more than 100 publications in international journals, she has presented at global scientific forums and established collaborations across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. She is also actively involved in mentoring young researchers and promoting science-based environmental policy and sustainable ecosystem management.

Join us at iCEAT 2026 as we bring together perspectives and innovations toward a more sustainable future.

26/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Hiroki Tanikawa, Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of Environmental Studies at Nagoya University, Japan, as one of the distinguished speakers at iCEAT 2026.

With more than 25 years of experience in material resource metabolism, Dr. Tanikawa specializes in material stock and flow analysis, applying GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and 4D-GIS to examine materials accumulated in buildings and infrastructure and their links to resource consumption and environmental impacts. His research contributes to the development of a circular economy and a more sustainable, stock-based society.

Join us at iCEAT 2026 as we bring together perspectives and innovations towards a more sustainable future.

25/08/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐈𝐀𝐁𝐄! 🎉

𝐁𝐒 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐓 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐧𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

This milestone reflects the program’s strong curriculum, dedicated faculty, and unwavering support from the CEAT and UPLB community. It assures that BS ABE graduates are prepared to lead in innovation, uphold safety and welfare standards, and contribute to advancing agricultural and biosystems engineering worldwide.

Truly, this recognition affirms IABE’s commitment to continuous quality improvement and producing globally competitive engineers.

25/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Manuel C. Be**no, lecturer at FEU Tech, De La Salle University, and Batangas State University, as one of the distinguished speakers at iCEAT 2026.

Dr. Be**no is a former Senior Director for Engineering at the Far Eastern University Institute of Technology and former Dean of the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Mapua University. He also served as Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department and Associate Dean of the College of Engineering at De La Salle University. He currently chairs the CHED Technical Committee in Mechanical Engineering and is a member of the Technical Panel for Engineering and Technology.

A registered Mechanical Engineer and award-winning educator, he has received numerous recognitions, including the PSME Most Outstanding Mechanical Engineer in the Field of Education and the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teacher Award.

Join us at iCEAT 2026 as we bring together distinguished educators, professionals, and innovators towards a more sustainable future.

25/08/2026

Congratulations, CEAT!

We are proud to announce that the following undergraduate programs have been granted ABET Accreditation:

✅ BS in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
✅ BS in Chemical Engineering
✅ BS in Civil Engineering

This international recognition reflects the unwavering commitment to excellence of the CEAT and UPLB Community in engineering education, continuous quality improvement, and producing globally competitive graduates.

Here's to reaching greater heights together!

24/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Priya K L, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala, India, as one of the distinguished speakers at iCEAT 2026.

With extensive experience in water and environmental research, Dr. Priya K L specializes in estuarine contaminant dynamics, groundwater quality, and microplastics dynamics and abatement. She has more than 82 international publications in journals and book chapters, over 40 conference papers, and has completed 10 funded research and consultancy projects. She is also a recipient of the Charles Boyden Award from the Estuarine and Coastal Sciences Association, UK, along with several Best Paper Awards.

Join us at iCEAT 2026 as we bring together expertise, research, and innovations towards a more sustainable future.

24/08/2026

📅 Mark your calendars!

The 2026 CEAT Alumni Homecoming & CEAT AA General Assembly is happening on 10 October 2026 (Saturday)!

Register here https://forms.gle/mKGbKmbCBe3zx72F6 or by scanning the QR code and stay tuned for exciting event updates.