Faculty and Staff
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
AGRICULTURAL AND BIOSYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
ROLAND R. BAYRON
Instructor
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
RUBEN V. CANTONES
Associate Professor
USeP Email: ruben.cantones@usep.edu.ph
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Master of Engineering Program Major in Civil Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Civil Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Engineering
JOIE D. CATAYTAY
Associate Professor
Program Head, MS Engineering Major in Land and Water Resources Engineering and Technology
USeP Email: @usep.edu.ph
ORCID No.: 0000-0001-5878-4491
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering
- Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Land and Water Resources Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Land and Water Resources Conservation
- Climate Change Modelling
ALONA J. CHE-TANGYIE
Associate Professor
Program Head
USeP Email: ajche-tangyie@usep.edu.ph
ORCID No.: 0000-0002-2186-0654
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering - Land and Water Resources Engineering and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- AB Process Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
- AB Process Engineering
- Food Process Engineering
SHEILA C. COGAY
Instructor
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
HONEYBEE S. LIMBARO
Instructor
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
ROGER C. MONTEPIO
Professor
Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension
USeP Email: roger.montepio@usep.edu.ph
ORCID No.: 0000-002-2098-2676
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering
- Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering - Land and Water Resources Engineering and Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Agricultural Power, Machinery and Mechanization
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Agricultural Mechanization and Automation
- Bioprocessing
RENATO C. PAREÑAS
Instructor
GSU HEAD Tagum-Mabini Unit
USeP Email: rcparenas@usep.edu.ph
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Architecture
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Building Construction
- Environmental Management
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Space Planning
- Environmental Issues
TEOFILO U. SEVILLA, JR.
Instructor
USeP Email: tusevilla@usep.edu.ph
ORCID No.: 0009-0004-4096-3837
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- AB Structures
- Environment Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Greenhouse Management Technologies
- AB Land and Water Resources Engineering
- Agricultural Automation and Controlled Environment
RONNIE C. LUSARES
Instructor
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
ROLDAN C. BUSTAMANTE
Instructor
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
JEF V. DE LEON
QA Head
Assistant Professor
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
JEREMIAS M. LAWAS
Instructor
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
MERLINDA L. LEMIN
Associate Professor
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
DALIA M. RECONALLA
Associate Professor
Dean
USeP Email: dalia.reconalla@usep.edu.ph
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Doctor of Philosophy in Development Research
- Master of Science in Agricultural Engineering - Land and Water Resources Engineering and Technology
- Master of Arts in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
- Engineering Education
EDUARDO S. TORRICO, JR.
Associate Professor
Program Head
USeP Email: eduardo.torricojr@usep.edu.ph
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Transportation and Road Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Traffic, Road Maintenance
- Transport Planning
- Highway Design
IRISH S. TAMBIS
Associate Professor
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM
RICARDO FORBES L. ABEAR
Associate Professor
USeP Email: ricardo.abear@usep.edu.ph
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
- Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Electrical Engineering
- Mathematics
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Mechatronics
RENATO G. ARANCON
Associate Professor
Program Head
USeP Email: renato.arancon@usep.edu.ph
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Master in Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Electrical Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Power Distribution in Commercial and Industrial Establishment
CHARITO O. CLARO
CADD & Computer Laboratory In-Charge
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
RAMIL ALVIN B. RAMOS
Associate Professor
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
NIKKA SAMANTHA A. BASAN
Instructor
Laboratory Head
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
ELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PROGRAM
DELAN ZOE H. ARENGA
Assistant Professor
USeP Email: delan.arenga@usep.edu.ph
ORCID No.: 0000-0001-6398-739X
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Masters in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Electronics Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Machine Learning
- Digital Signal Processing
- Internet of Things
- Automation and Control
- Precision Agriculture
ROBERTO I. CANDA
Associate Professor
Faculty Association President
Laboratory Head, BS ECE
USeP Email: bobby@usep.edu.ph
ORCID No.: 0000-0001-7144-4221
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Master of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Microelectronics
- Digital Circuits
- Renewable Energy
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Renewable Energy
- IoT
FILMANN T. SIMPAO
Associate Professor
USeP Email: filmann.simpao@usep.edu.ph
ORCID No.: 0000-0001-7642-0237
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Masters of Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Electronics and Communications Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Renewable Energy
- Embedded System
- Internet of Things
ROSANNA C. UCAT
Associate Professor
Program Head
USeP Email: rosanna.ucat@usep.edu.ph
ORCID No.: 0000-002-2098-2676
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Master of Engineering major in Electronics Engineering
- Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Electronics
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Image Processing
- Deep Learning
- Embedded System
ERNANI D. VILLASENCIO
Instructor
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
GEODETIC ENGINEERING PROGRAM
PHERLY GRACE I. BUNGAO
Instructor
Public, Student, and Alumni Coordinator
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
KEVIN G. CAÑADA
Instructor
Laboratory Head
USeP Email: kgcanada@usep.edu.ph
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Geodetic Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Remote Sensing
- GIS
- Geodesy
FILLMORE D. MASANCAY
Assistant Professor
Program Head
Pollution Control Officer
USeP Email: fdmasancay@usep.edu.ph
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Master of Science in Environmental and Resource Management
- Bachelor of Science in Geodetic Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Remote Sensing
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Remote Sensing
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
GEOLOGY PROGRAM
CHRISTIAN PAUL F. ESCARIAN
Research Center Manager
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
JEROWEN C. LICAYAN
Instructor
Program Head
USeP Email: jclicayan00699@usep.edu.ph
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Geology
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Geology
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Geology
- Environmental Science
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROGRAM
AQUILEO B. ESTRERA
Associate Professor
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
CHRISTOPHER C. GONZALES
Professor
USeP Email: c.gonzales@usep.edu.ph
ORCID No.: 0000-0002-6477-8626
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Doctor of Philosophy
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Environmental Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Vadose zone Hydrology
- Spatial Time Domain Reflectometry
- Fire protection system
- Geochemistry of mine waste rocks
RHIZHAIL C. MORTALLA
Instructor
Laboratory Head
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
DENNIS G. REBUTA
Program Head
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
RANDY M. TONGSON
Associate Dean
Program Head, MEP
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
MINING ENGINEERING PROGRAM
NORVEIN L. CALIBO
Instructor
Laboratory Head
USeP Email: nlcalibo@usep.edu.ph
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Underground Mining
- Mine Planning and Design
- Mine Environmental Management
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Environmental Science
- Rock Mechanics
MARK JOHN S. PAG-ALAMAN
Assistant Professor
Program Head
USeP Email: mjspag-alaman@usep.edu.ph
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Graduate Diploma in Economics
- Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Mining Engineering
- Mine Valuation
RESEARCH INTEREST
- Spatial Modeling
- Mineral Economics
ELMA JANE D. RAPAL
Assistant Professor
College Extension Head
USeP Email: ejdrapal@usep.edu.ph
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
SANITARY ENGINEERING PROGRAM
KATHLEEN C. CEDEÑO
Program Head
Laboratory Manager
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
STAFF
JESTINE U. ESTACIO
Administrative Aide IV (Clerk II)
LEMMOR T. BENILAN
Center Staff
AYANEKITH L. ABABON
Staff
MAXWELL SOLLER
CADD Technical Staff
