Brent Soriano, News, Communication Management Office
Team QuakeTrace emerged as the Champion of the MRSP IoT Hackathon 2026, held at the National University – MOA Campus, after showcasing an innovative Internet of Things (IoT) solution designed to strengthen disaster preparedness and emergency response.
Photo Source: PUP Department of Computer Engineering
The hackathon challenged participating teams to design and implement an IoT-based system that enhances disaster preparedness through environmental monitoring and emergency notification technologies. Competing against student innovators from various higher education institutions, Team QuakeTrace distinguished itself with a solution that addressed critical challenges in post-earthquake rescue operations.
The team, composed of Raphael Tizon, Joshua Basilan, and Ella Mae Lumawag, all students from the Department of Computer Engineering, was coached by Engr. Rufo Ilustre Marasigan Jr., whose mentorship and technical guidance contributed significantly to the team's success. The team developed "QuakeTrace Sentinel: An Intelligent IoT Platform for Earthquake Hazard Assessment, Occupancy Monitoring, and Emergency Response." The platform is designed to assist emergency responders in earthquake-affected environments by providing real-time information on environmental hazards, building safety conditions, and possible occupant presence. By delivering critical situational data, the system enables faster, safer, and more informed about rescue and emergency response operations.
Beyond its technical innovation, this indeed supports the UN SDGs by promoting resilient communities and technology-driven disaster risk reduction. Further, the project contributes to SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure through the development of an intelligent IoT platform, SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities by enhancing urban resilience and disaster preparedness, and SDG 13: Climate Action by strengthening adaptive capacities and emergency response mechanisms against natural hazards.
The championship victory highlights Team QuakeTrace's innovation, technical excellence, and commitment to developing technology-driven solutions that address real-world challenges. Their achievement reflects the Department of Computer Engineering's dedication to advancing research and innovation that create meaningful societal impact while contributing to safer and more resilient communities.
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