QCU CE organizes the inaugural PIONEER 2023 student research colloquium

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The Quezon City University – College of Engineering successfully organized its first student research colloquium entitled “PIONEER 2023: Providing Innovative Opportunities to Nurture Engineering Education through Research” on April 29, 2023 at the QCU Auditorium.

Attended by faculty members, students, and officials of the QCU College of Engineering, led by Dr. Theresita V. Atienza, University President, and Dr. Ryan F. Arago, Dean of the College of Engineering, PIONEER 2023 was aimed at highlighting the capstone projects and feasibility studies of Electronics Engineering and Industrial Engineering students and provide them a platform to showcase their research work and innovative ideas.

Dr. Bradford Antonio C. Martinez, QCU Vice President for Academic Affairs, welcomed the participants of the colloquium to start the event and congratulated the organizers for successfully holding the first student research colloquium of the college. President Atienza then gave a motivational speech, emphasizing how research and innovation are beneficial for the personal and professional growth of the students and the whole university.

Three esteemed guests were also invited to discuss relevant topics during the morning session. First was Dr. Randel D. Estacio, Dean of the College of Education, who delivered a talk on ‘The 3 P’s of Research Dissemination.’ He emphasized the importance of research, the steps students need to take to come up with quality research papers, and the value of publishing research articles as a part of the research dissemination process.

He was followed by Dr. Ria Liza C. Canlas, an intellectual property (IP) consultant from the National Innovation Council. Her talk focus on ‘The Road to Commercialization,’ the highlights of Republic Act No. 11337 or The Innovative Startup Act, and what students and innovators need to consider as IP owners and developers. The last resource speaker was Ms. Bianca Claudette Canlas from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), who discussed the different programs, research grants, and support that the DOST provides to academic institutions and private organizations.

In the afternoon, the research poster exhibit and oral presentations were held in Rooms 101 and 301. A total of 18 papers were presented and 19 posters were exhibited. A panel of judges was also invited to provide constructive feedback to the oral presenters and rate the awardees for best papers, best posters, and best presenters.

The following were the winners of the respective categories:

Poster Presentation – Electronics Engineering

Best Poster Presentation
“HYDRO-PANE: AUTOMATED MOISTURE HARVESTING AND FERTIGATION SYSTEM FOR GREENHOUSE USING ATMEGA328P” by John Vincent Rodavia, Andrei Joshua C. Avelino, Ryan R. Basa, Keana Zoya B. Bernardo, James Albert G. Eresuelo, and Mary Jean P. Navarro

2nd Best Poster Presentation
“COLD FRAME: AUTOMATED UV LIGHT AND SPRAYING SYSTEM” by Glenelle N. Noe, Jomar E. Basario, M-Cee A. Galang, Maria Erika T. Miranda, and Jayson Ralph O. Prieto

3rd Best Poster Presentation
“SMYDRIGHT: DEVELOPING URBAN FARMING- SMART HYDROPONICS GROW LIGHT SYSTEM POWERED BY NODEMCU ESP32” by Tricia Mae B. Chavenia, Y Chin A. Aquino, Jane Bidol, Leila Mae A. Bustamante, and RJ Paul A. Rabel

Poster Presentation – Industrial Engineering

Best Poster Presentation
“ECOGROW: A PROJECT FEASIBILITY OF D’SUSTAINABLE 5-IN-1 GROWING KIT” by Maria Consolacion S. Franco, Samuel S. Aguirre, Irish Nicole Francia, Ella Mae Ibalin, Princess Relyn B. Licudo, Rey J. Lumapay, and Emmanuel Arthur

2nd Best Poster Presentation
“FEASIBILITY STUDY OF BLIKSEM CORPORATION: SOLAR-POWERED LIGHTEN CLIPBOARD” by Joyce Ann L. Macalla, Aina D. Apruebo, Ace Jiego S. Arriola, Beverly Mae E. Baret, Ron James M. Borja, Mia Eleonor B. Royo, and Ivy Lorraine B. Tandoy

3rd Best Poster Presentation
“REFRESH’N: A PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY OF REFRIGERATOR DEODORIZER MADE FROM USED GROUND COFFEE” by E. M. Bausin, A. Dela Cruz, Z. Espina, P. J. Gutierrez, G. K. Jazareno, J. G. Manalo, and A. Puyo

Oral Presentation – Electronics Engineering

Best Oral Presentation
“DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN AUTOMATIC CITRULLUS LANATUS MATURITY AND SUGAR LEVEL INDICATOR SYSTEM USING BCM2837” by Eunicezen R. Sibug, Ahmad Jashin T. Bagumbayan, Janette D. Caampued, Thea Suzette M. Damgo, and Elpedio III B. Hayagan

2nd Best Oral Presentation
“E-SENSE: AN ELECTRONIC OLFACTION AND TONGUE FOR LIQUOR VARIETY CLASSIFICATION AND QUALITY USING MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS” by Alfonso Jonathan Pañgan III, Edsel Jude C. Catigbe, Anfernee Grace L. Fernandez, Jethro James B. Padasay, and Nommel S. Tercero

3rd Best Oral Presentation
“AUTOMATED PADDY DRYING SYSTEM USING MICROCONTROLLER” by Alym Khim E. Rojero, Kate M. Comilang, April Glom M. Labanon, Angelo C. Marfil, Jimwel Mark A. Ong, and Jomarie O. Ribot

Oral Presentation – Industrial Engineering

Best Oral Presentation
“BEEMUSA STRAW: A PROJECT FEASIBILITY ON UTILIZATION OF BANANA LEAF AS ECO- FRIENDLY STRAW” by Naomie Ella R. Bertes, Kimberly E. Aguila, Tiffany R. Balat, Edwil John D. Libay, Gina M. Mumog,and Jessica D. Tamayo

2nd Best Oral Presentation
“A MARKET RESEARCH ON LUHANTU’S GECO WRAP-A BIODEGRADABLE, REUSABLE SOY WAX WRAP-IN DISTRICT VI, QUEZON CITY” by John Paul B. de Luna, Angelika Charisse G. De Vera, Sherwin Roy S. Miana, Monalisa L. Quimson, Christine M. Rosello, John Clarence S. Dael, Lovylyn B. Magramo, and Rose Ann P. Dacuba

3rd Best Oral Presentation
“A PROJECT FEASIBILITY STUDY ON THE PRODUCTION OF PEST OFF: A MOSQUITO REPELLENT SCENTED INCENSE” by Adrian H. Enriquez, Alyssa Nicole V. Alog, Rufo Janus C. Bautista, Jhun Jhun B. Capili, Alexis B. Garcia, Roi John S. Piquit, and Raven Joyce E. Silva

Research Paper – Electronics Engineering

Best Research Paper
“E-SENSE: AN ELECTRONIC OLFACTION AND TONGUE FOR LIQUOR VARIETY CLASSIFICATION AND QUALITY USING MACHINE LEARNING ALGORITHMS” by Alfonso Jonathan Pañgan III, Edsel Jude C. Catigbe, Anfernee Grace L. Fernandez, Jethro James B. Padasay, and Nommel S. Tercero

2nd Best Research Paper
“MUSHSMART: AN IOT CULTIVATION AND MONITORING SYSTEM FOR PLEUROTUS OSTREATUS WITH FRESHNESS SCANNER USING ATMEGA328P”by Vince Ellie J. Merza, Raymund Alfred S. Aningat, Christian Joseph R. Galwan, Mark Leo R. Hidacan, Arjay G. Importa, and Ken Allison S. Soriano

3rd Best Research Paper
“HATCHIT: GALLUS GALLUS DOMESTICUS (CHICKEN), ANAS LUZONICA (DUCK), AND COTURNIX COTURNIX (QUAIL) EGG AUTOMATED INCUBATOR USING ATMEGA2560” by Dennis C. Alcazarin, Nicolas Bartolome, Jholo Louise S. Baybayon, and Felixander Bihag

Research Paper – Industrial Engineering

After the awarding ceremony, Dean Arago delivered the closing message and gave his sincerest appreciation to the organizers led by the IECEP QCU and PIIE ORSP QCU SC officers and all fourth-year students.

Capstone projects are a significant component of the Electronics Engineering program, where students demonstrate their ability to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout their studies. Meanwhile, feasibility studies are essential to Industrial Engineering students, who evaluate the feasibility of a project or process by analyzing various factors such as economic, technical, and environmental factors. The event was held in partnership with the QCU REPL-Research Management Office, and the DOST – National Capital Region. This event was also made possible by One Bit Corporation, OmniFab Incorporated, Hyctec Power Incorporated, and Letrato Incorporated.