Sunday, November 2, 2025

DLSU Faculty and Students Participate in IEICES 2025 Conference at Kyushu University

 Last October 30–31, 2025, faculty members and students from DLSU participated in the 11th International Exchange and Innovation Conference on Engineering & Sciences (IEICES 2025) held at Kyushu University, Japan.

Among the 136 paper presentations, Dr. Joenel Galupino was awarded Best Presenter for their research titled “Effect of Bermuda Grass Roots on the Shear Strength of Soil.”




Paper Presentations

 Experimental Study on the Mechanical Properties of Concrete with Pyrolyzed Spent Coffee Grounds

Cheryl Lyne C. Roxas, Kenneth Jae T. Elevado, Nicanor R. Roxas Jr., Sebastian O. Chenglay, Patrick Ryan M. Estacio, Jason Jeffrie H. Ngo, Sydney N. Chan.

Utilization of Chicken Feather Ash as Partial Replacement for Cement with Coconut Shells as Coarse Aggregates

Patrick Miel G. Cordova, Angello Francis C. Magno, Therese Ysabela S. Resulta, Daniel Nichol R. Valerio, Ma. Klarissa M. Daly.

Effect of Bermuda Grass Roots on the Shear Strength of Soil

Joenel Galupino, Ram Voltaire Gonzaga, Geofferson Montemayor, Erica Elice Uy.

An Analysis on Camera Pose Estimations Based on Varying Physical Variables of ArUco Markers

Nicanor R. Roxas Jr., Aron Jake P. Vidad, Rudwin Paul B. Abastillas, Renann G. Baldovino, Nilo T. Bugtai, Elmer P. Dadios, Ryan Rhay P. Vicerra, Argel A. Bandala, Aaron Raymond See.


Poster Presentations 

Laboratory Soil Classification and Analysis of Index Soil Properties of a Site in San Juan City, Philippines

Kevin C. Tan, Patrick Matthew T. Chua, Rongxuan Hou, Joenel G. Galupino, Erica Elice S. Uy, Jomari Tan, Rainier Lawrence Valdez, Daniel Valerio.

Comparative Analysis of Sustainable Materials in Construction Using PRISMA Method

Joaquin Alexis Acosta, Emmanuel Macalalad, Aizen Po, Danielle Nathan Yang, Joenel Galupino, Irene Ubay-Anongphouth, Daniel Valerio, Rainier Lawrence Valdez, Cielo Frianeza.

Research Trends in the Use of Eggshell Powder for Soil Stabilization: A Review-Based Analysis

Zachary Job Yuipco, Justine Buenaseda, Jheram Gabriel de Borja, Melrose Oriel, Joenel Galupino, Irene Olivia Ubay-Anongphouth.

A Hypothetical Community-Based Green Space Model for Barangay 20 and Barangay 275 in the Pasig River Port Area

Carlos Mariano, Mickael Cucio, Mikaela Guerra, Megan Bagtasa, Cielo Frianeza, Joenel Galupino, Irene Ubay-Anongphouth, Lawrence Valdez, Daniel Valerio.

Emerging Microstructural Insights in Soil Stabilization: SEM and EDX Applications in Geotechnical Engineering

Justine Buenaseda, Jheram Gabriel de Borja, Job Yuipco, Melrose Oriel, Irene Olivia Ubay-Anongphouth, Joenel Galupino.

Trends in the Ongoing Research Regarding the Role of Xanthan Gum in Sustainable Geotechnical Engineering

Rongxuan Hou, Patrick Matthew T. Chua, Kevin Cosing Tan, Joenel Galupino, Erica Elice Uy, Jomari Tan, Rainier Lawrence Valdez, Daniel Valerio.

A Comprehensive Mapping and Assessment of the Evolution of River Rehabilitation Research

Mickael Cucio, Megan Bagtasa, Mikaela Guerra, Carlos Mariano, Cielo Frianeza, Joenel Galupino, Rainier Ubay-Anongphouth, Lawrence Valdez, Daniel Valerio.

A Thematic Review of Seismic-Induced Slope Instability and Road Robustness Research in the Philippines

Joseph Benjamin Canayon, Ricalyn Nebrida, Joben Manuel Octavo, Neil Patrick Portales, Joenel Galupino, Cris Angelo Fernandez.

Application of the Analytical Hierarchy Process in Selecting Natural Fibers for Limited-Life Geosynthetics

Arianne Suzane T. Ang, Sophia Monique O. Chan, Coleen Annika T. Paterno, Erica Elice S. Uy, Joenel G. Galupino, Daniel Nichol Valerio, Rainier Lawrence Valdez.

A Water Quality Analysis of the Pasig River in Manila City, Philippines

Megan Bagtasa, Mickael Cucio, Mikaela Guerra, Carlos Mariano, Cielo Frianeza, Joenel Galupino, Irene Ubay-Anongphouth, Rainier Valdez, Daniel Valerio.

Design and Slope Stability Assessment of a Proposed Sanitary Landfill in the Philippines

Joben Manuel Octavo, Joenel Galupino, Miller Cutora, Joseph Benjamin Canayon, Ricalyn Nebrida, Neil Patrick Portales, Monical Azalea Quimson

Characterization of Index Properties of Biochar Made from Rice Hull for Permeability Test

Joshua Talento, Jan Andrei Olayon, Alexandra Gaile Samson, Jaime Salvador Clamor, Joenel Galupino, Irene Olivia Ubay-Anongphouth.

Characterization of Index Properties of Coarse-Grained Alluvial Soils for Permeability Test

Jan Andrei Olayon, Joshua Talento, Alexandra Gaile Samson, Jaime Salvador Clamor, Joenel Galupino, Irene Olivia Ubay-Anongphouth. 

Characterization of Index Properties of Low Plasticity Clay for Permeability Test

Alexandra Gaile Samson, Jan Andrei Olayon, Joshua Talento, Jaime Salvador Clamor, Joenel Galupino, Irene Olivia Ubay-Anongphouth. 

Estimation of Strength Envelope of Rocks in the Athens Schist Formation

Neil Patrick Portales, Joseph Benjamin Canayon, Ricalyn Nebrida, Joben Manuel Octavo, Erica Elice Uy, Joenel Galupino. 

Effect of Clamp Confinement on the Bearing Capacity of Mortar Infill Bolted Q-Connection for Bambusa Blumeana

Maria Fe V. Adier, Luis Felipe Lopez, David Trujillo, Jason Maximino C. Ongpeng.

Strength Development Assessment of Banana Leaf Ash and Lime Mixture in Clayey Sand Soils

Henri Haggai Y. Cua, Julianne Carissa C. Ferrer, Kyle Vincent T. Go, Eddryck Benjamin C. Yao, Irene Olivia Ubay-Anongphouth. 

Experimental Investigation of Musa Textilis Nee (Abaca) Textile-Reinforced Mortar as a Strengthening Material of Concrete Elements

Earl Gerald Gregorio, Ephraim De Gracia, Julius Leaño Jr., Andres Winston Oreta, Jason Maximino Ongpeng.

Riparian Plants and Their Hypothetical Impacts on the Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Pasig River: A Thematic Study

Mikaela Guerra, Megan Bagtasa, Mickael Cucio, Carlos Mariano, Cielo Frianeza, Joenel Galupino, Irene Ubay-Anongphouth, Rainier Valdez, Daniel Valerio. 

Development and Performance Evaluation of Magnesium Hydroxide Coatings Derived from “Natural” Seawater

Andrea Joy D. Abergas, Jozette Nicole R. Ardiente, Ahmed Mujahib D. Ramos, Aaron Johann L. Tan, Kenneth Jae T. Elevado, Nicanor R. Roxas Jr., Cheryl Lyne C. Roxas. 

Mechanical Property of Philippines’ Bambusa Blumeana Treated with Flame: An Experimental Study

Charlene May N. Rivera, Kim Aldrin Mejia, Daniel Nichol R. Valerio, Jason Maximino C. Ongpeng.

Prediction of Mechanical Properties of Bambusa Blumeana Bamboo Culms Using Non-Destructive Indicating Properties

Robert Andrei Eliezer Pilapil, Jason Maximino Ongpeng, Daniel Nichol Valerio.

Predictive Maintenance Algorithm for Machine Failure Using Fuzzy Logic Techniques

Ken Sammuel I. Camacho, Michael Leander P. Roque, Ryan Rhay P. Vicerra, Nilo T. Bugtai.

Structural Investigation of Pipe Sleeve Errors in RC Beams Using FEM: A Case Study

Mary Joanne C. Aniñon, Bernardo A. Lejano.

Evaluation of the Shear Strength of Clayey Sand Treated with Lignin Biopolymer

Erica Elice S. Uy, Jomari F. Tan, Liam Joshua T. Chua, Karl Stephen B. Estacio, Santiago T. Gazmin, Julienne Bettina V. Ulit. 

Evaluating the Research Landscape of Earth Blocks in Sustainable Construction: A Bibliometric Analysis (2000–2024)

Enrico Encomienda, Kyla Evangelista, Francia Palatino, Cullen Villareal, Daniel Valerio, Joenel Galupino. 

Free Water Surface Constructed Wetlands Area Estimation Through River Flow Interpolation

Miguel Antonio Campos, John Kristoffer Chua, Sophia Claudette Gaudia, Nicanor Jr. Chan, Sergi Garbanzos, Marla Maniquiz-Redillas. 

Soil Loss Modeling of the Porac River Basin Using RUSLE Based on LULC Projection Using CA-ANN in MOLUSCE

Kent Joshua San Pedro, Sergi Garbanzos, Marla Maniquiz-Redillas.

 

The conference featured a strong representation from DLSU across both paper and poster sessions, showcasing cutting-edge research in civil, geotechnical, environmental, and materials engineering.