Dr. Renan Tanhueco, MIT CE-EnSE Outstanding Alumnus in Academe, Civil Engineering Education

Dr. Renan Ma. T. Tanhueco, a civil engineering faculty of De La Salle University (DLSU), was chosen as one of the Ten  2021 Outstanding Alumnus Awardee by the Mapúa  Institute of Technology Civil Engineering - Environmental & Sanitary Engineering (MIT-CE-EnSE) Alumni Association, Inc. The recognition was held during the 32nd Grand Alumni Virtual Homecoming of MIT CE-EnSE on Dec 11, 2021. Dr. Renan, who joined DLSU in 1993 teamed with  Dr. Danilo C. Terante (RIP) and then chairman, Dr. Romeo A. Estañero to establish  the Hydraulics and Water Resources (HWR) Program under the Department of Civil Engineering. Currently with the team of Dr. Mario De Leon and Dr. Marla Redillas  under  the HWR Program, they conduct researches on coastal and flood hazards, low impact development and resilience to water hazards. 

Dr. Renan received his M’ Engg. in Civil Engineering from the Nagoya University, Japan. With the support of the De La Salle University’s Faculty Development Program, he completed his PhD in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of the Philippines- Diliman. 

Prof. Dr. Bernardo Lejano was conferred as SPECIALIST in CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)

 

Prof. Dr. Bernardo Lejano was conferred as SPECIALIST in CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), Board of Directors during the 47th PICE National Convention on November 26, 2021.

Prof. Dr. Bernardo Lejano is a licensed civil engineer. He earned his Doctor of Engineering degree at Nihon University, Japan, Master of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering) degree at University of Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering degree at University of the Mindanao, Davao City. He has been with the academe for more than 25 years and joined De La Salle University as full-time faculty since 2003. He had also served DLSU in administrative capacity as Department Vice-Chair, Department Chair and College Vice-Dean. His research interest is in structural engineering in general, and focusing on reinforced concrete, structural modeling, laboratory testing, retrofitting of structures, and construction materials. He has presented and published of technical papers in both local and international conferences, as well in some journals. He is a life member of Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), a Fellow of the Association of Structural Engineerings of the Philippines (ASEP), member of International Association of Bridge and Structural Engineering (IABSE) and member of the Institution of Specialist Structural Engineers of the Philippines (ISSEP).

Prof. Dr. Alexis Fillone was conferred as SPECIALIST in CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)

 

Prof. Dr. Alexis Fillone was conferred as SPECIALIST in CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), Board of Directors during the 47th PICE National Convention on November 26, 2021.

Dr. Alexis M. Fillone is the holder of the Eduardo V. Gutierrez Professorial Chair in Engineering Education and Dr. John Lai Professorial Chair in Civil Engineering. He is a Professor of the Civil Engineering Department, De La Salle University, Manila. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering Degree (Cum Laude) from Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, his Master of Engineering (Transportation) at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Bangkok, Thailand and his PhD in Urban and Regional Planning at the School of Urban and Regional Planning (SURP), University of the Philippines, Diliman, Philippines. He is recognized by PICE as a Specialist in Transportation Engineering and was the past president of the Transportation Science Society of the Philippines (TSSP). He has around 30 years of experience as a teacher in the field of transportation planning and traffic engineering and currently mentors several Master and PhD students at De La Salle University, Manila. He also has more than 20 years of experience in transport research focusing on travel behavior analysis, travel demand modeling, urban transportation planning, and traffic impact studies as well as consultancy work with the government and the private sector. He has published several journal articles in ISI and Scopus listed international journals and also has co-authorship of two books. Aside from being a registered Civil Engineer, he is also a registered Environmental Planner. Currently, he is the Project Leader of the Sustainable Technology-Assisted Route Planning for Region VI (STARPLAN VI), a DOST-PCIEERD funded research project.

Prof. Dr. Adajar conferred as SPECIALIST in CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE)

Prof. Dr. Mary Ann Adajar was conferred as SPECIALIST in CIVIL ENGINEERING EDUCATION by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE), Board of Directors during the 47th PICE National Convention on November 26, 2021.

Dr. Mary Ann Q. Adajar is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering, De La Salle University, Manila. She has completed her BS in Civil Engineering (Magna Cum Laude) from Central Philippine University, Iloilo City, her Master of Science in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural Engineering from De La Salle University, Manila, and the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering major in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, Question City.  A registered Civil Engineer, she was conferred the title of Specialist in Geotechnical Engineering in year 2008,  Specialist in Structural Engineering in year 2009, and Specialist in Civil Engineering Education in year 2021 by the Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers (PICE).  She joined the academe as faculty member of De La Salle University since 2001 and was a recipient of St. Benilde Romancon Pillar of Lasallian Educators Excellence Award for Teaching.  Prior to joining the academe, she has more than fourteen (14) years of professional experience in the field of structural design and construction management gained from reputable consulting companies and from private practice. 

Currently serving as Board of Director of Philippine Society for Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering (PSSMGE), as Vice Chair of the PICE Specialty Division for Civil Engineering Education, as Subject Editor of the International Journal of Geotechnique, Construction Materials, and Environment (GEOMATE), and as Editorial Adviser of Geotechnical Engineering Journal of SEAGS and AGSSEA. 

Her research interests are on soil stabilization; geotechnical characterization of geo-materials, expansive soils, and mine tailings; numerical modeling of soil behavior; and alternative construction materials.  Some of her research works presented in international conferences that won the Best Paper Award are:  “Soil-Structure Interface Behavior of Cemented-Paste Backfill Material Mixed with Mining Waste,” “Recycled Gypsum and Rice Husk Ash as Additives in the Stabilization of Expansive Soil,” and “Strength and Permeability Characteristics of Expansive Soil with Gypsum and Rice Husk Ash used for Roadway Construction”.  She has published several journal papers in ISI and Scopus listed international journals. Her research profile can be viewed from the following link:

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=7GvTo8gAAAAJ&hl=en

Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56664428100

ResearchGate:  https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mary_Ann_Adajar/research

ORCID:  https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3668-6986

Publons:  https://publons.com/researcher/4643482/mary-ann-q-adajar/

ICEE2021 Best Paper in Engg Education (CE Category) for DLSU CE Faculty

Congratulations to Engr. Daniel Nichol Valerio, Engr. Kenneth Elevado, Engr. Kenneth Roi Toral and Dr. Andres Winston Oreta! Their paper "Introducing Experimental Structural Mechanics in Theory of Structures Laboratory Course at De La Salle University" was awarded BEST PAPER in Engineering Education (Civil Engineering Category) in the Conference on Engineering Education 2021 (ICEE-Phil 2021) held on Dec 3-4, 2021 and hosted by the Philippine Association of Engineering Schools (PAES).

 Eng. Valerio presented the paper on 4 Dec 2021 in the ICEE-Phil 2021 virtual conference. The paper on "Introducing Experimental Structural Mechanics in Theory of Structures Laboratory Course at De La Salle University" is described below:

Abstract: The present pandemic has challenged civil engineering educators to innovate on how to deliver laboratory courses in an online platform. On-site experiments cannot be conducted and thus more time will be available for student-centered learning. Hence, the Theory of Structures Laboratory course was revised and a new component on Experimental Structural Mechanics was added to the syllabus. This paper presents a summary of the revised syllabus focusing on the learning outcomes, online teaching and learning activities and student feedback specifically on the new topic on Experimental Structural Mechanics.