Dr. Richelle Mae Mendoza-Olpot Earns PhD in Agricultural Engineering and Academic Achievement Award

The Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering (DAFE) proudly congratulates Dr. Richelle Mae D. Mendoza-Olpot for successfully completing her Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering, major in Agricultural and Bioprocess Engineering, from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB).

Dr. Mendoza-Olpot was conferred the degree during the 53rd UPLB Commencement Exercises held on July 19, 2025, and was recognized with the UPLB Graduate School Academic Achievement Award for her outstanding academic performance.

She was also a recipient of the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) Graduate Scholarship during her PhD studies. In recognition of her dedication and excellence, SEARCA further awarded her the following distinctions:

• Special Citation in Recognition of Commendable Academic Performance
• Recognition for successful completion of PhD degree on time

Dr. Richelle is truly an embodiment of Husay at Dangal. Her unwavering commitment to contributing to the department and to the field of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering in the country is indeed remarkable.

The entire DAFE family is truly proud of your success, Dr. Richelle! (MSPerido)