The UP Diliman Department of Chemical Engineering would like to congratulate all our students who proudly represented the Department at the 2026 PIChE National Student Congress, held last September 15 at Saint Louis University. Our students showcased their excellence across the various competitions, earning multiple top finishes with the guidance and support of their dedicated faculty coaches.
A special commendation goes to our winners:
Undergraduate Research Contest – 2nd Place
Henrietta Frances Figuerra, Kristian Kyle Franco, and Arabella Grace Perez, for their outstanding research:
“Thermochemical Process Design and Thermodynamic Analysis for Nuclear Hydrogen Production.”
National Quiz Bowl – 2nd Place
Kyle Salindong, Ghiezyll Hernandez, August Simon Lim, and Zachary Aiden Hong, with their coaches Engr. Jose Gabriel Escorial, Engr. Elean Almazan, and Engr. Olivia Francesca Agua
Undergraduate Research Contest – Commendation
J-Ayame Ocampo, Aya Melissa Paulino, and Sylvie Hideko Yurijane Takezawa with their coach Dr. John Andrew Kane Jovellana, for their research:
“Design and Thermal-Hydraulic Analysis of a Micro Heat Pipe Cooled Reactor (HPR).”
Chemical Plant Design Competition – 1st Place
Charles Aldwin Sarzaba and Harvey Francois Tan with their coach Engr. Louie Arelvi Villanueva, for their winning project:
“Production of Solketal from Crude Glycerol via Sulfonated Carbon Catalysis.”
Chem-E Car Poster Competition – 1st Place
Ira Noelle Concepcion, Lindsay Gilliane Morelos, Harvae De La Cruz, and Aldrielle Miguel Bauto, for their winning entry, “Peroxi Express.”
Chem-E Car Poster Competition – 2nd Place
Jewel Calica, Mica Louisse Bulawin, Andres Rafael Tomagan, and Yasser Mohammad Yousif Murad Shah with their coaches Engr. Jose Gabriel Escorial, Engr. Elean Almazan, and Engr. Olivia Francesca Agua, for their entry, “Swell-E.”
ChE Mob – Student Winner
J-Ayame Ocampo.
Congratulations to all our students for your hard work, dedication, and excellence! Your achievements continue to bring pride and honor to the UP Diliman Department of Chemical Engineering. We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our faculty coaches for their guidance, mentorship, and unwavering support in helping our students reach these milestones. We are proud of you all! We are proud of your hard work, brilliance, and dedication! You continue to bring honor and excellence to the department.
