Chemical Engineering students from the GAMER Research Lab Group gathered on December 11, 2025 at the Fr. Roque Ruaño Bldg., O.P. for a full round of year-end thesis progress presentations. (Read more)

Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering students from the GAMER Research Lab Group presented their thesis progress reports on November 7, 2025. Conducted online, the presentations showcased several research groups addressing key challenges in their research. (Read more)

Chemical engineering students from the GAMER Research Lab Group presented their thesis progress reports on October 30, 2025. The presentations, conducted online, featured multiple research groups focusing on critical water quality challenges. The work centered on developing advanced materials for the detection and removal of persistent environmental pollutants. (Read more)

Mayumi M. Calpotura, a BS Chemical Engineering and GAMER Lab Group alumna, secured 4th place in the October 2025 Chemical Technican Licensure Examination, with an overall rating of 93%. (Read more)

Dr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez formally took his oath of office as one of the new Board Members of the Engineering Faculty Organization (EFO) during a ceremony held on October 14, 2025, at the UST Faculty of Engineering lobby. The event gathered administrators, faculty members, and staff to witness the induction of officers who will lead the organization in advancing the collective welfare and professional development of the college’s academic community. (Read more)

The Department of Chemical Engineering proudly congratulates Dr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez for receiving a Special Citation at the 47th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST), Philippines, held on July 9–10, 2025, at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel. Dr. Lopez was recognized for his outstanding research titled "Removal of Diesel Oil from Water Using Biochar Derived from Waste Banana Peels as Adsorbent", which demonstrates a novel and sustainable approach to mitigating diesel oil pollution through the valorization of agricultural waste. (Read more)

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Quadricentennial Pavilion echoed with cheers and applause as the thesis advisees of Engr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez, Ph.D., from the Faculty of Engineering, are among those who celebrated their graduation on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The ceremony, held from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, marked a significant milestone for the Batch 2025 graduates. (Read more)

A team of mechanical engineering students has successfully defended their pioneering undergraduate thesis titled "Cellulose Nanofibrils from Corn Cobs as an Additive in Intumescent Fire Retardant Coatings" at the Fr. Roque Ruaño Building, May 14, 2025. The research was conducted by Paulo Q. Agabin, Franco Lorenzo Apostol, Ralph Nathan O. Decilio, Stephen Brent Paolo C. Letrero, Ignatius Vicente Lorenzo E. Pinera, and Raymart V. Villocillo, under the advisement of Engr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez, Ph.D. (Read more)

Five undergraduate engineering students from the University of Santo Tomas successfully defended their thesis today at the Fr. Roque Ruaño Building, May 14, 2025. Carlos Alberto R. Alvarez, Kenneth Charles A. Dizon, Izach D. Lardizabal, Virgil Paolo G. Lopez, and Craig Jenson G. Ong presented their pioneering work titled "Chitosan/Banana Peel Hydrochar @ Paraffin Composite Beads as a Phase Change Material in Packed Bed Latent Heat Thermal Energy Storage Unit." (Read more)

Three BS Chemical Engineering students successfully defended their undergraduate thesis last May 10, 2025. Colette D. Bernabe, Lawrence Ernson N. Malit, and Kristina Angely V. Recato Dy presented their research titled, "Acetaminophen removal in water using activated carbon derived from waste pineapple peels (Ananas comosus) as an adsorbent." (Read more)

Dr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez has been selected as one of the distinguished finalists for the 2025 NAST Talent Search for Young Scientists. This prestigious recognition is awarded annually by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL). (Read more)

Three BS Chemical Engineering students successfully defended their undergraduate thesis last May 3, 2025. Luke Angelo O. De Leon, Zyia Gene G. Cometa, and Ian Rainiel D. Garcia presented their research titled, "Carbonized wild sugarcane (Saccharum spontaneum L.) as an adsorbent for the removal of malachite green in water." (Read more)

A group of BS Chemical Engineering students successfully defended their undergraduate thesis last Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Mayumi M. Calpotura, Marie Antoinette D. Quitiviz, and Cyril Joy Y. Zablan presented their pioneering study titled, "Peroxymonosulfate degradation of methylene blue in water using exfoliated banana peel hydrochar as catalyst." (Read more)

During the 2025 Annual Scientific Conference & 92nd General Membership Assembly, 149 new Regular Members formally took their oath, pledging their commitment to advancing research and innovation. The ceremony marked a significant milestone, highlighting the organization's dedication to fostering scientific excellence and expanding its network of professionals. (Read more)

The University of Santo Tomas (UST) Chemical Engineering Department emerged victorious in the recently concluded 44th General Information Quiz Contest, securing multiple podium finishes across different categories, held as part of the 118th Engineering Week, February 13, 2025. (Read more)

Patricia Anne P. Correa ranked third best oral presenter in the recently concluded 2nd Faculty and Undergraduate Students Research Symposium (FUSERS 2025) held at the Fr. Roque Ruaño Engineering Conference Hall during the 118th Engineering Week, February 12, 2025, during the celebration of the Engineering Week. (Read more)

Dr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez of the UST Department of Chemical Engineering ranked third in the Faculty Evaluation Award for non-tenured academic staff for the 1st term of AY 2024-2025. He was given with a certificate of recognition during the 118th Engineering Week Student and Faculty Recognition Day held at the Blessed Giorgio Frassati O.P. Building Auditorium, February 11, 2025, during the celebration of the Engineering Week.

Dr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez of the UST Department of Chemical Engineering ranked eighth in the Faculty Evaluation Award for non-tenured academic staff for the 2nd term of AY 2023-2024. He was given with a certificate of recognition during the 118th Engineering Week Student and Faculty Recognition Day held at the Blessed Giorgio Frassati O.P. Building Auditorium, February 11, 2025, during the celebration of the Engineering Week.

Dr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez and Engr. Juan Miguel V. Esporlas of the UST Department of Chemical Engineering hosted the 118th Engineering Week Opening Program with the theme "Infinite: Timeless Thomasian Engineering Legacy through the Spirit of Hope and Innovation," held at the Blessed Giorgio Frassati O.P. Building Auditorium, February 10, 2025. (Read more)