, News Bits, Volume 1, Issue 6, November 2012
EE did it again, for the third straight time!
A group of electrical engineering students proved, once again, PUPians research prowess as they bagged the championship title in the recently concluded Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines (IIEE) National Research Contest. It is the third-straight win for the University and fourth time to clinch the top award since the contest began in 2007.
The PUP Champion Team during the awarding rites of the IIEE National Research Contest 2012, November 14 at SM X Convention Center. The PUP Champion Team and EE professors pose with the members of the IIEE National Research Contest panel of judges and Academic Affairs Committee. (L-R) Pablo Acuin, Department of Science and Technology; Allan Bacudo, Department of Energy; Jayson Francisco, PUP EE Instructor; Jason Christopher M. Loyola; Ben Altru P. Manabat, Danny V. Dela Cruz; Syrile P. Pascual; Adviser Faustino R. Rural; RhonielCaringal, Manila Electric Company; IIEE Academic Affairs Chairman Ronald Vincent M. Santiago of Mapua Institute of Technology. Photo credits from JerjohnRoiTesorio (EE IV).
The team presented the project Design and Development of Economical Adapted Called the Phantom Load Blocker for Selected Household Appliances. The research focused on the elimination of the standbypower on electrical and electronic devices left plugged on convenience outlet.
The team presenter is composed of Danny V. Dela Cruz (EE V), Jason Christopher M. Loyola (EE ’12), Ben Altru P. Manabat (EE V) and Syrile P. Pascual (EE V). Other members of the team are Michael S. Abalos (E ’12), Aileen D.T. Caritero (EE ’12), Allan M. Mejia (EE ’12). Retired Department of Electrical Engineering Chairperson Cesar C. Buenavides, EE Laboratory Head Faustino R. Rural, and EE Instructor Kristian Carlo B. Victorio served as advisers.
PUP got outstanding marks from the panel of judges composed of Allan Bacudo from the Department of Energy, Pablo Acuin, Department of Science and Technology, and Rhoniel Caringal, Manila Electric Company. Caringal commented that the project must be patented immediately after the competition.
This is the fourth championship title for the University since its first win in 2008. PUP then, won for its research on energy source from sodium hydroxide-mix batteries. The following year, PUP was declared first runner-up for its research on electric fishing apparatus.
PUP made a big come-back during the 2010 contest with the Urine-to-Energy Converting Attachment for Metro Manila Development Authority urinals. Another top prize followed in 2011 with the Pasig River sediments-to-energy project that is projected to illuminate the Manila’s famous river line.
This year’s competitions listed five finalists from different universities and colleges all over the country. University of Mindanao took home the second place, followed by Technological Institute of the Philippines, Manila and Rizal Technological University tied in at third place. All outputs were exhibited in the Expo 2012 at the SMX Convention Center Exhibition Hall from November 14 to 17.
IIEE National Research Contest is spearheaded by the organization’s Academic Affairs Committee. The 2012 Contest was held at the SMX Convention Center in conjunction with the 37th Annual National Convention of all electrical professionals in the Philippines.
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