The research paper of Dr. Ruel M. Mojica entitled “Development, Optimization and Socio-Economic Evaluation of a Micro-Controlled Coffee Roasting Machine” was one of the qualifiers in the search for the outstanding research in industry and energy sponsored by the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research Development (PCIERD) - Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Dr. Mojica presented his paper during the Luzon Cluster Competitions held on 25 February 2010 at the FNRI Training room, DOST Compound, Bicutan, Taguig City. This year’s competition highlights the various innovations in research particularly in industry and energy. More than 90 researches were short-listed into three cluster competitions (NCR, Luzon, and Visayas/Mindanao). Ten outstanding researches were chosen per cluster. As a qualifier, Dr. Mojica received a certificate of recognition and PhP10,000.00 cash incentive. He was accompanied by his DAFE family and Dr. Edna dA. Vida, CvSU Director for Research, during the competition.
The following researches are the winners of the Luzon Cluster Competitions: Development and Commercialization of Locally Designed Wood Moisture Meter by Ms. Marina A. Alipon from the Forest Products Research and Development Institute (1st Place); First and Second Generation Bioethanol Production from Sweet Sorghum Using Locally Isolated Micro-organisms by Ms. Prima Fe R. Franco from Mariano Marcos State University (2nd Place); and Bamboo Veneer Lathe Technology Innovation for Commercialization by Engr. Belen B. Bisana also from the Forest Products Research and Development Institute (3rd Place). The winners received certificate of recognition and a cash prize of Php125,000.00, PhP100,000.00, and PhP75,000.00, respectively. They will compete in the National Competitions together with the winners of NCR and Visayas/Mindanao clusters for the title of the Most Outstanding Research in Industry and Energy in 16 March 2010. (GMCastillo)
