Wednesday, March 26, 2014

AE students defend theses

Eight (8) graduating agricultural engineering students successfully defended their theses on March 5 and 13, 2014 at the CEIT Audio Visual Room. Their respective studies are the following:

• Performance Evaluation and Assessment of Cutting Devices for Sugar Palm (Arenga pinnata) Sap Tapping (Author: Gee Jay C. Bartolome / Adviser: Dr. Marilyn M. Escobar);

• Performance Evaluation of Fermented Fruit Juice as Organic Fertilizer for Cucumber Under Fertigation  System (Author: Mabelleona B. Cruzado / Adviser: Dr. Leyma L. Cero);

• Design and Construction of Sugar Crystal Grading Machine for Small-Scale Kaong Sugar Production (Author: Jamica Marie R. de Vera / Adviser: Dr. David L. Cero);

• Arduino Microcontroller-Based Drip Irrigation System (Author: Jonathan A. Flores / Adviser: Engr. Cesar C. Carriaga);

• Design and Construction of a Syrup-Making Machine for Small-Scale Kaong Sugar Production (Author: Aira Mae Fernandez / Adviser: Engr. Cesar C. Carriaga);

• Design and Construction of a Crystallizer for Small-Scale Kaong Sugar Production (Author: Claudine May P. Gomez / Adviser: Dr. Marilyn M. Escobar);

• Determination of the Extent of Saltwater Intrusion and Water Quality Assessment in the Coastal Area of Tanza, Cavite (Author: Michael Jordel M. Matundan / Adviser: Dr. David L. Cero); and

• Design and Construction of Kaong Syrup dispensing Machine (Author: Leahlyn C. Rodil / Adviser: Engr. Jaime Q. Dilidili).