Engr. Crystal bags a best paper award in iCEAT 2022

The 1st International Conference on Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (iCEAT 2022) was conducted from February 22-24, 2022 with a theme: "Sustainable Agro-industrial and Food Engineering Systems (SAFE Systems): Current Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities". The conference was hosted by the College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT) of the University of the Philippines-Los Banos. The event is composed of plenary sessions with various renowned speakers across the globe who specializes in the fields of agro-industrial and food engineering. There were also presentations of different research studies that promote food safety, security, and sustainability. 

 

(Source: CEAT, UPLB Official FB Page)

Engr. Kelvin Michael A. Crystal, a faculty member of the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering and also the Project Development Officer (PDO) for the CvSU-PhilCAFE Program, participated in the said event and presented his work on the Development of Mechanical Coffee Bean Demucileger. Engr. Crystal together with his co-authors, Dr. Rossana Marie C. Amongo, Dr. Arthur L. Fajardo, and Prof. Glenn N. Baticados, won the 3rd Best Paper Award for the Food Systems, Bioprocess Engineering, and Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Track.

The Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering congratulates Engr. Crystal on this recognition. Continue your advocacy to improve and strengthen our coffee industry through agricultural and biosystems engineering! We are so proud of you! THUMBS Up! (JRDizon)

Engr. Sierra earns Master's Degree in Agricultural Engineering

The Central Luzon State University in the Science City of Munoz, Nueva Ecija conducted their virtual 31st Mid - year Commencement Exercises last February 14, 2022. There were a total of 282 graduates of degree programs and 234 graduates of non - degree programs from the nine colleges of CLSU. Engr. Daniel G. Sierra, faculty member of the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, was one of the graduates from the College of Engineering earning a Master's Degree in Agricultural Engineering major in Agricultural Machinery. 

The Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering is very proud of you. Congratulations, Engr. Sierra! THUMBS UP!

Engr. Daniel G. Sierra, MSc

Dr. Escobar recognized for her leadership and commitment as STAARDEC Director

Dr. Marilyn Escobar, Vice President for Planning and Development of Cavite State University and a professor from the Department of Agricultural and Food Engineering, was recognized last January 21, 2022 on recognition of outgoing consortia officials during  the Joint RRDCC Chairpersons, Consortium Directors and PCARRD Directorate's  Virtual meeting. She served as the director of of the Southern Tagalog Agriculture, Aquatic and Resources Research, Development and Extension Consortium (STAARDEC) from February 2019 to September 2021. She successfully lead the consortium to attain its goals and objectives and S&T development in CALABARZON Region. 

We are proud of you Dr. Escobar! THUMBS UP!