PUP Advancing SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) powerfully advances SDG 9 through innovative research in smart infrastructure, AI, IoT, and sustainable construction materials. From 2024 to 2026, faculty and students produced numerous publications driving digital transformation and disaster-resilient systems.

Additionally, the university drives industrial innovation and technology-based entrepreneurship through the PUP PYLON TBIDO startup ecosystem, supported by an academic capacity of 1,853 FTEs across a 3,864-strong workforce, cementing its role in inclusive, sustainable economic development.

PUP RESEARCH ON: SDG 9 INDUSTRY, INNOVATION, AND INFRASTRUCTURE

Advancing Smart, Resilient, and Sustainable Systems

Technological innovation and resilient infrastructure are central to SDG 9, with research addressing industrial innovation, sustainable infrastructure, digital transformation, smart cities, advanced manufacturing, and resilient systems. Studies apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, digital twins, and edge computing to improve transportation, energy management, manufacturing, and infrastructure safety.

Research also advances low-carbon construction, circular economy practices, sustainable materials, disaster-resilient infrastructure, and clean technology through innovations in 3D printing, engineered bamboo, self-healing concrete, agricultural-waste materials, and seismic resilience. These efforts contribute to innovation, sustainable industrialization, infrastructure resilience, digital connectivity, resource efficiency, and technological advancement, supporting inclusive and sustainable development under SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

2024 Research Publication on SDG 9 - Advancing Sustainable Innovation and Resilient Infrastructure

Sustainable industrialization and technological innovation are strengthened through research on advanced manufacturing, digital transformation, sustainable infrastructure, smart technologies, and resilient construction. Studies explore 3D printing, engineered bamboo, low-carbon building materials, and self-healing concrete to improve infrastructure sustainability and resource efficiency.

The application of artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, and digital technologies further supports infrastructure safety, smart transportation, semiconductor manufacturing, renewable energy planning, and digital connectivity. These studies contribute to industrial innovation, sustainable infrastructure, technological advancement, resource efficiency, digital transformation, and infrastructure resilience, advancing SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

#	Research Title	Authors	Scopus Link	Cite Score	FWCI	Key Relevance
1	3D Printing in the Philippines: Adoption, Impact, and Applications	Nuque R.J.F.; Ocampo A.P.B.; Padayao J.; Magsumbol J.-A.V.	View			Accelerates advanced manufacturing innovation and local industrial capacity
2	A Review of Biomineralization as Solution for Roads and Infrastructures Concrete Sustainability	Rosario R.D.; Dela Cruz A.; De Guzman M.P.	View			Introduces nature-inspired innovation for durable and low-carbon infrastructure
3	A Review on Processing Techniques and Building Methods of Engineered Bamboo	Cayanan F.; Gabriel J.R.D.; Pantalunan C.H.; Dela Cruz O.G.; Roque I.R.	View			Promotes sustainable local materials and innovative construction technologies
4	Alternative Building Materials for a Sustainable Built Environment: A Literature Review	Rivera-Lutap J.A.; Dela Cruz O.G.; Jacinto J.M.; Vael L.M.D.; Muhi M.M.	View			Diversifies affordable, low-carbon infrastructure material options
5	Comparison of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Blocks and CHB Using Life-Cycle Cost Analysis	Bornales A.P.P.; Velasco M.A.P.; Layderos J.A.; Dela Cruz O.G.	View			Informs cost-efficient and sustainable material selection for public works
6	Congestion Charging System on Traffic Flow of Public Transportation: A Review	Gomez A.M.F.; Cruz O.G.D.; Muhi M.M.	View			Supports smart policy and systems for efficient urban transport infrastructure
7	Development of Truss Material Evaluation Software Using Application of AHP-Entropy and TOPSIS Method	Lucena J.R.P.G.; Honorio R.L.; Manggapis F.F.; et al.	View			Applies digital tools to improve infrastructure design and material assessment
8	Encapsulating immobilized ureolytic bacteria yields self-healing concrete apropos sustainable transportation materials: a review	Rosario R.D.; Viado M.J.	View			Innovates long-lasting, low-maintenance concrete for roads and bridges
9	Engineering Cementitious Composite as Seismic Isolation: A Review of Its Application as Bendable Concrete	Cayanan F.; Dela Cruz O.G.; Jacinto J.M.; Sawadjaan A.; Hawari A.A.	View			Advances flexible, hazard-resilient construction materials
10	Enhancing Road Safety: A CNN-Based Approach to Road Damage Classification	De Luna R.G.; Abejo M.G.; Aldave B.M.; et al.	View			Uses AI to prioritize maintenance and safety of national road networks
11	Forecasting Quezon City's Rooftop Solar Energy Potential Using Ensemble Regression with AdaBoost	Sales E.C.; Padilla J.I.A.; Lu S.D.M.; Tubola O.D.	View			Supports clean energy infrastructure planning and integration
12	Geopolymerization Method to enhance the compressive strength of Stabilized Silty Clay Utilizing Coconut Husk Ash, Rice Husk Ash and Sea water for Wall Construction	Villapa J.B.	View			Transforms agricultural waste into affordable construction materials for rural infrastructure
13	IoT Overview: Exploring the Adoption and Challenges in the Philippine Landscape	Reyes J.M.B.; Roman J.I.T.; Sandoval C.N.H.; Magsumbol J.-A.V.	View			Maps gaps and opportunities for nationwide digital infrastructure expansion
14	Lot Quality Prediction in Semiconductor Manufacturing Final Test Using Multilayer Perceptron	Dimaculangan R.V.; De Luna R.G.	View			Boosts innovation and productivity in the Philippine electronics industry
15	Machine Learning for Seismic Vulnerability Assessment: A Review	Jimenez J.C.; Dela Cruz O.G.	View			Applies AI to improve safety and resilience of infrastructure in earthquake-prone areas
16	Mechanical Coupler as an Alternative Rebar Splicing: A Review	Jacinto J.M.; Rabago F.P.C.; Bolivar A.D.; Tombado E.D.; Dela Cruz O.G.	View			Innovates connection systems for faster and safer construction
17	Seismic Risk Assessment of Structures: A Review of Its Methods and Applications	Lingamen R.B.B.; Bersamina J.P.L.	View			Standardizes tools for hazard-resilient infrastructure planning nationwide
18	TrafficEZ: Optimizing Traffic Monitoring through a Novel Two-Tier Edge Computing Model Integrating Advanced Computer Vision Algorithms	Maureal A.L.; Lorilla F.M.A.; Barbosa J.B.; Butaslac I.; Andres G.L.	View	7	1.24	Delivers low-cost smart city innovation for transport infrastructure management

2025 Research Publication on SDG 9 - Advancing Resilient Infrastructure and Technological Innovation

Sustainable infrastructure and technological innovation are strengthened through research on infrastructure resilience, circular economy, sustainable construction, digital transformation, and advanced manufacturing. Studies on seismic vulnerability, recycled railway materials, and geosynthetics promote safer, more sustainable, and cost-effective infrastructure. The integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, IoT, intelligent transportation systems, additive manufacturing, and digital twins advances smart industries, infrastructure modernization, quality control, and renewable energy applications.

This body of work contributes to industrial innovation, sustainable industrialization, resilient infrastructure, technological advancement, resource efficiency, and digital transformation, supporting the achievement of SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

#	Research Title	Authors	Scopus Link	Cite Score	FWCI	Key Relevance
1	A Review on Seismic Vulnerability Assessment with Emphasis on Structural Health Monitoring	Bendaña M.J.; Bersamina J.P.	View	8	1.25	Strengthens disaster-resilient infrastructure design and monitoring systems
2	Acceptance of the Use of Recycled Railway Composite Sleepers: A Review	Mendoza C.A.; Dela Cruz O.G.; Delos Angeles A.P.; Yu B.D.P.	View			Promotes circular economy innovation in transport infrastructure materials
3	Advancing Geosynthetics in Road Construction: A Review on Its Materials to Performance Evaluation	Padilla J.A.; dela Cruz O.G.; Angeles A.P.D.	View			Improves cost-effectiveness and sustainability of road infrastructure
4	Development an AI-Optimized RF Energy Harvesting for Sustainable IoT Networks: A Machine Learning Approach	De La Cruz A.; Casuat C.; Bernabe G.; Rodriguez J.B.	View			Builds foundational digital infrastructure for smart and connected industries
5	Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning into Modern Health Information, One Health, and Bioengineering Ecosystems	Sohail Z.; Anwar F.; Endoh T.; Camer G.A.	View			Advances digital innovation and industrial applications in health and biotech sectors
6	Intelligent Transportation Systems: Enabling Sustainable Transportation and Efficient Traffic Management—A Review	Rosario R.D.; Alvarez A.; Quinto R.C.; de Guzman M.	View			Accelerates smart transport innovation and infrastructure modernization
7	Optimization of Infill Parameters for Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) of Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) Using Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS)	Bongao H.L.C.; Tan G.P.; de Yro P.A.N.	View			Advances additive manufacturing innovation for industrial and infrastructure applications
8	Optimization of Solder Vision Inspection using Fiber Optic Detection and Machine Learning Application	Dayrit A.M.; Tan G.P.; Rosales M.A.	View			Enhances quality control and innovation in electronics manufacturing
9	Optimization of Vertical Axis Wind Turbine for South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) using Digital Twin via QBlade	Austria Y.; Gallego L.A.; Velasco A.C.; Tubola O.D.	View			Integrates renewable energy innovation into transport infrastructure corridors
10	Post-Installed Reinforcement with the Application of Adhesives: A Review	Siapno M.-N.P.; Dela Cruz O.G.	View			Develops cost-effective retrofitting solutions for aging infrastructure
11	Seismic Retrofitting: Techniques and Innovations for Structural Resilience	Camayang J.P.P.; Padilla J.A.	View			Advances technologies to extend service life and safety of critical infrastructure
12	The application of nonlinear fluids viscous dampers in resilience-based seismic design: A systematic review	Villanueva C.M.; Cruz O.D.	View			Innovates structural systems for hazard-resilient industrial and public infrastructure
13	Understanding How Stone Column Works and the Different Techniques Used to Improve It	Bautista A.E.G.; Dela Cruz O.G.	View			Optimizes ground improvement methods for safer and more sustainable construction

2026 Research Publication on SDG 9 - Building Smart, Sustainable, and Resilient Infrastructure

Smart infrastructure and technological innovation support SDG 9 through digital transformation, sustainable infrastructure, industrial innovation, low-carbon transport, and sustainable manufacturing. Research applies edge AI to adaptive traffic management, geosynthetics to disaster-resilient infrastructure, and artificial neural networks to optimize urban transport and reduce emissions.

Further research improves industrial process efficiency, manufacturing quality, energy management, and integrated transport infrastructure planning, strengthening data-driven and sustainable industrial systems.

These contributions advance innovation, sustainable industrialization, infrastructure resilience, resource efficiency, smart technologies, and low-carbon development, supporting SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure.

#	Research Title	Authors	Scopus Link	Cite Score	FWCI	Key Relevance
1	A Lightweight Edge AI Framework for Adaptive Traffic Signal Control in Mid-Sized Philippine Cities	Maureal A.L.; Lorilla F.M.A.; Andres G.L.	View	6	1.18	Develops smart urban infrastructure and digital innovation for sustainable transport
2	Advances of the Applications of Geosynthetics for Earthquake Engineering	Caloracan D.J.L.; Camayang J.P.P.; Padilla J.A.	View			Advances resilient, disaster-ready infrastructure technologies
3	Development of an ANN-based framework for route-specific drive cycle synthesis and emission estimation in urban transport networks	Corpus R.M.; Biona J.B.; Bayani M.S.	View			Supports low-carbon transport infrastructure and data-driven innovation
4	Optimization of heat transfer labeling parameters to eliminate peel-off defects in high density polyethylene pails	Dela Cruz R.C.; Ong A.K.S.; Diaz J.F.T.	View			Boosts industrial process efficiency and sustainable manufacturing quality
5	Spatial analysis and drive cycle development for sustainable energy management and policy in Metro Manila, Philippines	Corpus R.M.; Biona J.B.; Bayani M.S.	View			Informs integrated energy and transport infrastructure planning

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PUP PYLON TBIDO Startup Ecosystem Development Initiatives

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines, through the PUP PYLON Technology Business Incubation and Development Office, strengthens local startup to ensure they are established as registered companies. And through partnerships with government agencies, industry groups, innovation organizations, and aspiring entrepreneurs, the University has successfully supported:

• Anehan - a B2B mobile app platform that connects palay farmers and rice retailers to large-scale buyers of palay or the rice milling companies.

• Cybernest Solutions - empowers private and government institutions to deliver seamless digital transformation.

• Instrabaho - a real-time, AI-powered job-matching platform that connects skilled Filipino workers to homeowners and small businesses in need of trusted, on-demand labor.

• Vulppy - an AI-powered customer support platform designed to streamline customer service operations for small businesses in the Philippines.

• IntelliStar - a play-based learning app that helps parents and educators understand kindergarten learners by using AI to objectively observe behaviors like attention, impulse control, and emotional regulation during natural play.

• Lumi - empowers public universities with AI-driven student support — streamlining campus services, improving transparency, and giving every student a clear voice.

• TikaTap - the first "Oil Waste-to-Credit" ecosystem in the Philippines, empowering unbanked MSMEs to trade their used cooking oil for cash and incentives while actively reducing environmental impact.

• Watt on Wheels - provide mobile, eco-friendly energy solutions that bring power wherever it's needed. More than just charging, we enable connection, convenience, and community—sharing energy that fuels possibilities.

• AquaSnap - a portable, clip-on water filtration system utilizing activated carbon and UVC sterilization for schools, malls, and LGUs.

• Beyond Labels Co. - empower people with visual impairments by providing innovative, affordable, and inclusive clothing identification solutions that promote independence, dignity and accessibility.

• Blues - a unified digital labor supply chain that connects training, certification, job matching, and deployment into one verified data-driven platform.

• APO - a caring app for elderly Southeast Asians and their families, designed with soft blue colors and a heart symbol to feel warm and trustworthy.

• DirectScion - a mobile-integrated solution designed to eliminate the confusion often associated with government documentation.

• G Delivers - a community-driven delivery and e-commerce platform that promotes digital inclusivity by empowering local MSMEs to go digital

In June 2026, PUP PYLON TBIDO participated in the Bataan Startup Ecosystem Mixer and the San Juan Startup Ecosystem Initiative, which provided opportunities for networking, startup capacity-building, ecosystem mapping, and collaborative planning among innovators, students, government representatives, and other stakeholders.

These initiatives support SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure by promoting technology-based entrepreneurship, strengthening academe–industry–government collaboration, and expanding access to mentoring, incubation, technical expertise, and institutional support. Through these programs, PUP helps build inclusive innovation networks and creates pathways for transforming ideas into viable products, services, and enterprises that contribute to resilient industries and sustainable economic development.

To know more about these initiatives, view:

• PUP Pylon TBIDOI: https://web.facebook.com/DOSTPUPPYLONTBI
• https://www.puptbi.site/incubatees
• PUP RED Newsletter: https://publishing.pup.edu.ph/omp/index.php/RED

Research Income from Industry and Commerce for Academic Year 2024–2025

During Academic Year 2024–2025, the Polytechnic University of the Philippines generated a total audited research income of PHP 35,944,663.81 from industry and commerce sources. The vast majority of funding (79.26%, or PHP 28,490,736.76) was driven by STEM disciplines—including Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Life Sciences—supporting key initiatives such as water/air quality sensing, biogas production, fuel cell optimization, and biotechnology. The remaining PHP 7,453,927.05 was allocated to Arts & Humanities and Social Sciences (including Business & Economics), funding projects such as global youth religion studies and financial literacy.

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Institutional Workforce & Academic Staff Capacity Profile (AY 2024–2025)

The Polytechnic University of the Philippines maintains a total university workforce of 3,864 employees (as of 2026 utilization data from PUP HRMD) and an overall academic staff capacity of 1,853 Full-Time Equivalents (FTE) for Academic Year 2024–2025 (data from PUP IPO). Mapped across the required subject categories, the university's academic staffing structure demonstrates a 2:1 capacity distribution favoring Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at 1,219 FTE (65.79% of total teaching capacity) compared to STEM disciplines at 633 FTE (34.16% of total teaching capacity), reflecting an expanding institutional capacity alongside balanced academic load allocation across primary colleges.