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 placed third in the Faculty Showdown held as part of the Engineering Night during the 118th Engineering Week, February 14, 2025.

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)