Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Parametric study on the thermal decarboxylation of palm oil using bentonite as catalyst, Christian S. Gagpanan
A field practice report at the mechanization group, Potharvest unit, Crop and Environmental Sciences Division, International Rice Research Instuitute, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, Angelica Rose D. Galang
Application of electrocoagulation on UPLB-DTRI dairy processing plant wastewater, Kealoha Cheska E. Gale
Parametric study on thermal decarboxylation of coconut oil using bentonite as catalyst, Ahmad A. Garcia
Effect of treated sewage sludge (biosolids) as partial cement replacement on the split tensile strength of concrete, Rachel Anne O. Gedoria
Reduction of customer returns through process improvement of the finished goods handling and customer delivery system of Petbottle Company, Caloocan City, Philippines, Trista Isobelle E. Gile
Parametric study on the growth of Lactobacillus plantarum (Orla-Jensen) Bergey et al. for the production of propbiotic soy drink, Kayzel Loryn Y. Gil
Efficiency improvement through minimization of non-productive time due to operational activities in the Piattos Line of URC-Calamba, Laguna, Philippines, Maria Judea DG Glorioso
Optimization study on the fermentation of cellulose and mannitol from macroalgae (Sargassum spp.) using Saccharomyces cerevisiae 2055 for bioethanol production, Czaneil C. Gomez
Electrochemical recovery of nickel from acid extracts of leaf ash of the nickel-hyperaccumulating plant Rinorea bengalensis, Ian Lorenzo E. Gonzaga
Characterization of conducting polyaniline-cellulose acetate nanocomposite fabricated through electrospinning, Jeanette O. Grande
Rice (Oryza sativa) husk as a low-cost adsorbent alternative for the removal of copper (II) ions from aqueous solutions, Arianne Jayne G. Guba
Establishment of coconut vulnerability to drought in Quezon, Philippines using GIS and remote sensing, Maria Sandra P. Guinguing
Analysis on the voltage drop of a Single Wire Earth Return (SWER) AC distribution system using Lipa soil series for the dry and wet season in the Philippines, Richard Dean G. Gustillo
Parametric study on the clarification of sweet sorghum SPV422, Vincent U. Gutierrez
Effect of rice husk ash particle size on the workability, setting time and hardness of rice husk ash geopolymer concrete, Jeff Randolph A. Hernandez
Determination of generating unit capacity of the proposed embedded hydropower plant in feeder 4 of the distribution system of LEYECO III, Leyte, Philippines, Samuel B. Hernandez
Parametric study on thermal decarboxylation of coconut methyl ester using calcium oxide as catalyst, Keith Steven P. Herrera
Investigation on the effectiveness of the addmix plus admixture in terms of strength, cost, and workability of concrete, Noel Anthony Y. Ibañez
Effect of treated sewage sludge (Biosolids) as partial cement replacement on the compressive strength of concrete, Harriet Samira A. Ingente
Monitoring and control by Light Rail Transit Line 1 - Balintawak station using system tools suite, Pasay City, Philippines, Robert Kendall M. Inocencio
Parametric study on solvent extraction of crude wax from sugarcane filter cake for policosanol production, Don Van Karl DC Israel
Design and fabrication of microcontroller-based solar tracker prototype with fixed geodesic dome brightness sensor and dual-axis pointing system, Renz Allen P. Javier
Evaluation of proposed Malita-2 feeder expansion of Dasureco done by NEA at Quezon City, Philippines, Jerwynne S. Jose
Normalization of the reliability indices of the distribution system of Leyeco II, Leyte, Philippines, using beta method and bootstrap method, Marx Marjonel B. Jovellano
Parametric study on thermal decarboxylation of coconut methyl ester using bentonite as catalyst, Razielle Marie Jumao-as Alsola
Seismic performance of EMMEDUE building systems using linear time history analysis, Val Lorence G. Labisa
Physical and fluidization characteristics of sand from three different sources in Luzon, Philippines, Hector J. Laceda
Determination of compressive failure characteristics of cashew nut (Anacardium occidentale L.) shell, Gherlee Nelle L. Lalap
Raw sugar factory and refinery practice at CADPI, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines : Special topic : feasibility study on the commercial production of policosanol from filter cake in CADPI, Neil Allen A. Lalusin
Optimization of biodiesel production from refined coconut oil via naoh-catalyzed transesterification using coconut methyl ester as co-solvent, Jhazelyn Rose M. Lanting
Typhoon risk assessment of UPLB buildings, Ernie Leo C. Laput
Parametric study on the photocatalytic decolorization of congo red dye solution under solar radiation using a parabolic dish solar concentrator, Jonathan P. Lasam
Optimization study on the fermentation of alginic acid and mannitol from macroalgae (Sargassum spp.) using Saccharomyces cerevisiae 2055 for bioethanol production, Colleen Joy G. Lazaro
Optimization of sodium hydroxide-catalyzed transesterification of triglycerides from used cooking oil for ethyl ester production, Ida Allen P. Lopez
Binary logit modeling of the mode switching behavior of cargo trucking companies to Philippine National Railways, Raymund E. Lorico II
Design of the photovoltaic (PV) battery storage system of a proposed solar charging station in the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) Main Library, Raymond S. Mabilangan
Minimization of RKEM gate move discrepancies of Davao and Cagayan De Oro ports of MFI through the improvement of container timeliness and standardization of the RKEM encoding process at Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, Micah Abigael L. Macadangdang
A combined mixture design approach for the optimization of enzyme-mediated extraction of carotenoids from luyang dilaw (Curcuma longa L.) meal for use as food colorant, Ryan Karlo A. Madamba
Optimization of biodiesel production from refined palm oil via base-catalyzed transesterification using Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) as co-solvent, Irene Joy W. Madrid
Chemical coagulation of salted whey effluent for the reduction of chemical oxygen demand (COD) and turbidity, Bon Joverick D. Magbojos
Effect of adding coconut fiber and superplasticizer on the split tensile and flexural strength of concrete, Kay Ann M. Magnaye
Development of android-based maturity detector mobile application for watermelon (Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai) using acoustic impulse response analysis, Marck Anthony A. Magpantay
Development of structural damage functions for buildings of Mak-Ban Geothermal Power Plants in Laguna, Philippines, Marlou Mico R. Malabuyoc
Investigation on the corrosion resistance of concrete with recycled concrete as coarse aggregates using impressed voltage test, Shela Fe J. Malaran
Parametric study on enzymatic pretreatment of napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach) leaves for bioethanol production, Vincent T. Malayao
Analysis on adding a 10MVA substation in the distribution system of Cebu III Electric Cooperative (CEBECO III), Toledo, Cebu, Philippines, Jan Marc T. Malenab
A field practice report at the Bioresource Technology Development Laboratory of the University of Tsukuba, Japan, with focus on the particle size analysis of emulsions, Joanne G. Mallare
Seismically induced landslide hazard analysis of the UPLB campus, Reden Armand P. Mallare
Investigation on the split tensile strength and flexural strength of concrete with ceramic tile wastes as partial replacement of cement, Mark Anthony V. Manalo
Power scheduling of the proposed solar photovoltaic plant in Bohol 2 Electric Cooperative (BOHECO II) Imelda substation distribution system, Verna Lynne Z. Mangabang
Effect of dairy plant wastewater irrigation on selected soil properties and growth of napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schumach.), Deo-Jay T. Manglal-lan
Factorial experiment on the photocatalytic decolorization of direct congo red aqueous solution using central composite design, Jasper Louie R. Marasigan
Level of service analysis of C-3 segment and macarthur intersections of the proposed elevated expressway project in Valenzuela City, Philippines, Marlon Ceasar M. Marasigan
Raw sugar factory and refinery practice at CADPI, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines : Special Topic: Contamination during raw and refined sugar production: identification of sources and potential process improvements, Jennylyn B. Marcellana
Investigation on the compressive strength of concrete using pili (Canarium ovatum Engl.) nutshells as partial replacement for coarse aggregate, Jerome D. Mariano
Optimization of a pilot-scale trickling filter with hybrid cross and vertical flow plastic media for total suspended solids and chemical oxygen demand reduction of UPLB wastewater, Vincent A. Marqueses
Prediction of bearing capacity of bored cast in-SITU files by SPT-based analysis methods, John Carlo M. Marquez
Raw sugar factory and refinery practice at Busco Sugar Milling Company, Incorporated, Butong, Quezon, Bukidnon, Philippines : Special Topic : factors affecting raw sugar quality during storage at Busco, Inc., Ma. Richelyn M. Mendez
Effect of curing and partial replacement of coarse aggregates with electric -arc furnace steel slag (EAFS) on flexural strength of concrete, Justine Anne E. Mendoza
Investigation on the compressive strength of concrete with steel slag as partial replacement for coarse aggregates at different curing periods, Nevin Donell D. Mendoza
Capacity improvement in the packaging section of warehouse department of Franke Foodservice Systems Philippines Inc, Carmelray Industrial Park II, Calamba City, Laguna, Patricia Isabelle D.G. Mendoza
A field practice report on processing of arabica coffee (Coffea arabica L.) at Coffee for Peace, Matina, Davao City, Philippines with focus on storage and roasting, Ardessa Tiffany P. Micabalo
Design, fabrication, and testing of buck converter module, Katleen Kate D. Miguel
Design and fabrication of an ergonomic handlebar structure of a hand tractor to reduce the vibration transmitted to the operator, Jessa Marie M. Mojica
Investigation on the tensile strength of concrete with electric arc furnace slag as partial replacement for coarse aggregates at varying curing period, Matt Joel A. Montes
Probabilistic tsunami hazard analysis of Batangas, Philippines, Neil Abuel A. Morada
Application of HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS in flood study with special reference to the 2013 monsoon flooding in Imus, Cavite, Philippines, Guia Marie M. Mortel
Parametric study on the adsorption of synthetic wastewater containing melanoidin using bagasse fly ash adsorbent, Michael Jason L. Mozo
Design and fabrication of an isolated multiple output DC-DC converter with quasi-regulated outputs, Aldrian F. Nachor
Optimization via response surface methodology of the treatment of distillery slops by fenton's process using calcium peroxide as source of oxidant, Benjie M. Natividad
Assessment of roadway facilities of UPLB upper campus for the promotion of non-motorized transportation, Henry James C. Negrite
Raw sugar factory and refinery practice at CADPI, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippine : Special Topic : Comparison of different sugar decolorization processes and evaluation of CADPI refinery decolorization station, Marianne Flor C. Nepomuceno
Parametric study on microwave-assisted alkaline pretreatment of hybrid abaca (Musa sp.) stripping waste as a potential feedstock for bioethanol production, Joel Marc A. Ngohayon
Resizing the distribution transformers of Bohol 2 Electric Cooperative (BOHECO II) distribution system to minimize overloading, Manuel Luigi S. Niere
Parametric study on mixotrophic cultivation of Chlorella vulgaris Beijerinck for biodiesel production, Bjorn Ivan G. Ofrasio
Effect on the compressive strength of concrete with coconut shell as partial replacement for coarse aggregate, Johnry Christian L. Ogot
Equipment requirement analysis to increase the capacity for testing and evaluation of agricultural machinery of AMTEC at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Dianne Karisse P. Oncinian
Pretreatment of kawayan tinik (Bambusa blumeana J.A. & J.H. Schultes) using steam explosion for pulp and paper production, Cyndel Shaneen Angela M. Onia
Design modification of a mechanical rice straw shredder for organic composting., Lee Jordan A. Orgas
Investigation on the early compressive strength and bulk density of concrete hollow blocks with rice hull ash as partial replacement for cement, Nikko Angelo DL Oribiana
Effect of rice hull ash as a partial cement replacement material on the workability and compressive strength of concrete with polycarboxylate ether-based superplasticizer, Oliver John M. Ortiz
Extending the use of fiber optic equipped visible/near infrared reflectance spectrometer to measure peel color of various fruits and vegetables, Maria Zara Z. Padernal
Raw sugar and refinery practice at CADPI, Nasugbu, Batangas, Philippines : Special topic : Air pollution modelling of Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) from a wastewater treatment plant using gaussian plume dispersion equation, Mae Christine T. Padua
Parametric study on the photocatalytic decolorization of synthetic melanoidin using a parabolic dish solar concentrator, Kenneth R. Pagdanganan
Power generation by utilizing a biomechanical energy harvester through a small-scale brushless permanent magnet turbine generator design, Gerard R. Pagola
Parametric study on oil absorption using acetylated sugarcane bagasse as absorbent, Vonn Eric I. Paña
Effect of temperature on the setting time and hardening of rice husk ash geopolymer concrete, Tristan Gian L. Pascual
Parametric study on thermal decarboxylation of coconut oil using calcium carbonate as catalyst, Gilliane Alyana O. Paz
Reduction of unecessary transportation activities of material-handling operators in the IJP Warehouse Department of EPPI, Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines, Miamin A. Pederoso
Measuring the impact of rework on construction cost of a high-rise residential structure at Quezon City, Rowell A. Peñaflor
Optimization of enzymatic extraction of pectin from waste cacao pod husk, Xaviery N. Penisa
Efficiency improvement in the washing process of the nickel carbonate and nickel oxide production line in Umicore Specialty Chemicals Subic, Inc.,Philippines, Princess Nicole P. Perez