Faculty and Staff

HOBERT A. ABRIGANA
Instructor
BSCS Program Head
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
Master in Information Management (MIM)
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Database Management System, Software Application, Development of IS plan
RESEARCH INTEREST
Business Data Modeling

CHERYL R. AMANTE
Instructor
Extension Head
cramante@usep.edu.ph
ORCID: 0000-0002-5686-2684
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
Master in Information Management (MIM)
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Database Management System, Software Application, Development of IS plan
RESEARCH INTEREST
Business Data Modeling

ANNACEL B. DELIMA
Instructor
Head, CED and SOL Library
annacel.delima@usep.edu.ph
ORCID: 0000-0003-0091-3929
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS)
Master of Science in Library and Information Science (MSLIS)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATIO
Library Science
RESEARCH INTEREST
Library and Information Science

CRISTINA E. DUMDUMAYA
Professor
Director, PMMED
ORCID: 0000-0003-2148-5003
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Master of Arts in Teaching College Physics
Master’s in information technology
Graduate Diploma in Computer Science
PhD in Computer Science
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Artificial Intelligence in Education, Data Science, Digital Image Processing, Software Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
Machine Learning, Data Mining, Systems Analysis and Design

GRESIEL E. FERRANDO
Assistant Professor
BLIS Program Head / MLIS Program Head
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Arts in Literature
Bachelor of Library and Information Science – earned units
Master of Science in Library and Information Science
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Information Literacy, Collection Development, Information Resources and Services, Web Technologies, Library Quality Assurance, LIS Education
RESEARCH INTEREST
CollectionAnalysis, Document Management, Research, Indexing, Abstracting

RANDY S. GAMBOA
Professor
CIC Faculty Association President
rsgamboa@usep.edu.ph
ORCID: 0000-0002-1098-7772
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Master in Environmental Planning
Master Science in Computer Science
PhD in Educational Leadership
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Information Systems Leadership and Governance, Educational Technology, Data Privacy and Security
RESEARCH INTEREST
Data Privacy and Security, Information Systems

MARVIN S. LAGMAY
marvin@usep.edu.ph
ORCID: 0000-0002-0090-3045
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONALATTAINMENT
Bachelor in Computer Technology
Teacher Certificate for Non-Education Professionals
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Interaction Design
RESEARCH INTEREST
Educational Technology Integration

IVY KIM D. MACHICA
Associate Professor
Dean
ikmachica@usep.edu.ph
ORCID: 0000-0002-2708-6305
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Information Science
Doctor in Information Technology
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Computer Science, Information Technology
RESEARCH INTEREST
Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things (IoT)

MICHAEL V. MACHICA
Associate Professor
Deputy Director, IPMU
michael.machica@usep.edu.ph
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTEREST

TAMARA CHER R. MERCADO
Professor
Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance
tammy@usep.edu.ph
ORCID: 009-0001-9731-9987
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Master of Science in Information Science
PhD in Information Technology
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Information Technology
RESEARCH INTEREST
Information Systems, Knowledge Management, eLearning, Digital Processing

CINDY S. MOLDES
Instructor
Faculty Librarian
cindy.moldes@usep.edu.ph
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONALATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Library and Information Science
Master of Science in Library and Information Science
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Library and Information Science
RESEARCH INTEREST
Library and Information Science

NANCY S. MOZO
Assistant Professor
BSIT Program Head
ORCID: 0009-0005-5074-4651
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Master of Information Technology
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Mobile Frameworks and Development, Computer, Networks, Database Management
RESEARCH INTEREST
Networking, Web Development, Multimedia Design

EULA MAE N. TEMPLA
Instructor
Head, College of Technology LRC and STLRC
eula.nabong@usep.edu.ph
ORCID: 0000-0003-1323-9742
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Master of Science in Library and Information Science
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Archives and Preservation, Record Management, Archival Science
RESEARCH INTEREST
Cultural Informatics and Heritage, Information Retrieval, Libraries and Librarianship, Organization of Knowledge and Information, Youth Literature, Culture, and Services

LEAH O. PELIAS
Assistant Professor
Associate Dean / Graduate School Head
leah.pelias@usep.edu.ph
ORCID: 0000-0002-5279-1268
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Master in Information Technology
Doctor in Business Management specialized in Information Systems
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Multimedia, Design and Development : Indentity Management : Recommender System : and Business Technology Management
RESEARCH INTEREST
Informations Systems : Computer Systems Organization : and Computer Systems Application

ARIEL ROY L. REYES
Associate Professor
ariel.reyes@usep.edu.ph
ORCID: 0000-0001-6234-6099
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Master’s in Engineering Program - Electronics and Communications Engineering (MEP-ECE)
Doctor in Information Technology (DIT)
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Computer and Information Security, Computer Networks and Administration, Information Systems Management, Computer Engineering
RESEARCH INTEREST
Information Security, Cybersecurity, Computer Network and Security, Cryptography, and Authentication Systems

JAMAL KAY B. ROGERS
Associate Professor
Deputy Director, ICT Unit (SDMD)
jamalkay.rogers@usep.edu.ph
ORCID: 0000-0001-5839-0791
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering
Master of Engineering Program major in Electronics and Communication Engineering
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Electronics Engineering, Data Science
RESEARCH INTEREST
Predictive Analytics, Machine Learning

FRANCIS ANDRAIN S. SANICO
Instructor
Head, College of Business Administration - LRC
francis.sanico@usep.edu.ph
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Master of Science in Library and Information Science
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Management of Libraries, Collection Development, Reference, and Information Services, Indexing and Abstracting, Cataloging and Classification
RESEARCH INTEREST
Basic IT in Libraries

VERA KIM S. TEQUIN
Instructor
Head, Research and Center Manager, Mindanao Center for Informatics and Intelligent Systems (MCIIS)
vkstequin@usep.edu.ph
ORCID: 0009-0006-7409-8989
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Master in Information Management
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Application Development, Database Management, Programming, Database Design and Development
RESEARCH INTEREST
Application Development, Database Management, Programming, Database Design and Development

HERMOSO J. TUPAS JR.
Instructor
ORCID: 0000-0003-0353-9987
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Master in Information Technology
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Software Development
RESEARCH INTEREST
Systems and Informatics, Internet of Things, Disaster Risk and Reduction Management

MAUREEN M. VILLAMOR
Professor
maui@usep.edu.ph
ORCID: 0000-0001-5051-3646
(082) 227-8192 local 249
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Information Science
Graduate in Diploma in Interaction Design
PhD in Computer Science
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Computer Science
RESEARCH INTEREST
Eye Tracking, Pair Programming, Machine Learning
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
FIELD OF SPECIALIZATION
Web Application Development
RESEARCH INTEREST
Web Application Development, IoT, AI

JOSEPHINE D. MAGADA
Administrative Aide I
josephine.magada@usep.edu.ph
(082) 227-8192 local 249

MARJORIE G. INOCANDO
MCIIS Staff
mginocando@usep.edu.ph
(082) 227-8192 local 249

LLOYD C. MERAFUENTES
Laboratory Aide/Technician
(082) 227-8192 local 249

KIANA G. MACAN
Technical Staff
kgmacan@usep.edu.ph
(082) 227-8192 local 249