Networking Meeting at University of Portsmouth

The Universyty of Porstmouth-DLSU networking meeting was initiated as a follow-up to the signing of the MOU between DLSU and UoP. Representing DLSU are Dr. Lessandro Garciano (CE Dept. Chair), Dr. Andres Oreta (CE Dept. Professor and CESDR Disaster Resilience Unit Lead) and Mr. Richard De Jesus (CE  Dept. Asst. Prof.). The DLSU faculty are actually visiting University College London (UCL) from August 29 – July 5, 2019 in connection with the Newton Agham International Links Project on PRISMH. The UoP-DLSU networking meeting was held on July 1, 2019 to explore the future collaborative activities between DLSU and UoP. Highlights of the meeting are: Dr. Garciano introduced DLSU CE Department (Faculty, Researches, External Activities) and Dr. Oreta introduced CESDR and the Disaster Resilience Unit and International linkages. From UoP, Dr. Nick Koor and Dr. Richard Teeuw introduced UoP graduate programs.  After the presentations, a round table discussion was held with UoP researchers composed of Mr. Phil Crook, Dr. Jessica Roberts, Dr. Craig Collie, Dr. Aliraza Tatari, Dr. John Williams and Dr. Carmen Solana. After the RTD, a short laboratory tour was conducted. Then early dinner ended the networking activity.

Networking Meeting with Nagasaki University

Nagasaki University, Japan - Last August 10, 2019, Prof. Andres Winston C. Oreta met Prof. Hiroyuki Nakahara (Human and Engineered Environmental Science, Division of Decision Science, Nagasaki University). Prof. Nakahara’s research area is on Seismic Design for Building Structures. The meeting was held on August 10, 2019 at the Conference Room of the Engineering  Building, Bunkyo Campus, Nagasaki University. Dr. Oreta presented an introduction about DLSU Civil Engineering – faculty, research areas and external engagements including the student exchange program with Japanese universities (TIT and TCU). Prof. Nakahara then presented his lab research including his current research on Low-Cost Method For Seismic Retrofitting By CFT Braces. There was a discussion on the future collaborative activities such as Student Exchange Program, Visiting Professor Program and Research.

TRE Students presented their papers in the 26th Annual Conference of the Transportation Science Society of the Philippines

Last July 25-27, 2019, TRE students presented their papers in the 26th Annual Conference of the Transportation Science Society of the Philippines in University of San Jose-Recoletos, Cebu City.

The papers presented were:
Initial Analysis of the Black Nazarene Procession by Diamante et al
Analysis and Characterization of Domestic Air Travel Delay of Low-Cost Airlines at NAIA Terminal 4 for the Year 2015 by Chavez et al

According to Alerik Ruiz "The Workshop for Young Researchers on July 25 was great in showing us how we can make our current and future research better. In addition, the speakers involve gave us insights on what career paths and challenges Transport Engineering students would take and face, respectively. Our group won the "Best Presentation Award" on July 26, after presenting our research paper. We where able to visit the Cebu Cordova Link Expressway (CCLEX) project and conversed with those in charge of it."

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CTM Division presented researches in the Fifth International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (SCMT5)

Last July 14-17, 2019, CTM Division presented their researches in the Fifth International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (SCMT5) in Kingston University, Penrhyn Road campus, South West London, United Kingdom.

The participants were:
Engr. Cheryl Roxas, Engr. Iona Rubinos, Engr. Sherie Tan, Engr. Teus Escleto, Ms. Erica Bolivar

They presented their papers:
Roxas- Corrosion Performance of Seawater Concrete with Fly Ash under Impressed Current; Rubinos et al - Reinforced Alkali-activated Concrete with Induced Corrosion

According to the student group their experience was "Very nerve-wracking because it was our first time to present internationally. Honoured to have presented because we were the only undergraduates to present in the conference."

The Fifth International Conference on Sustainable Construction Materials and Technologies (SCMT5) covers the themes:
Efficient and Sustainable Use of Construction Materials
Technological Advances for Sustainable Practice
Designing Structures and Building for Sustainability
Regulatory Framework and Government Initiatives

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DLSU CIV-CTM presented in the 2019 International Conference on Resource Sustainability - Cities

Last July 1-3, 2019, DLSU CIV's Donovan Catindoy, David Co, Denise Yang, Martin Quiogue and  Angelo Yu presented in the 2019 International Conference on Resource Sustainability - Cities (icRS Cities 2019) at the University of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia. They presented the papers:

Catindoy - Utilization of Recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET) Strips as an Alternative Confinement Material in Retrofitting Concrete Columns

Yang et al., - Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Emissions Through Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Road Pavements in Metro Manila

The International Conference on Resource Sustainability (icRS) serves as a platform for researchers and practitioners around the world with diverse background and expertise to share the most recent ideas, outcomes, and practices on resource sustainability.

According to Mr. Catindoy "The feeling of presenting in front of international professors and students was extremely terrifying, but the input brought by their questions and comments will surely improve our research."

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