UST Department of Chemical Engineering

18/05/2026

11/05/2026

In a grand commemoration of half a century of leadership, camaraderie, and academic excellence, the UST Chemical Engineering Society recently hosted Legacy: A Golden Celebration.

The milestone event was held on April 18, 2026, at the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building (BGPOP) Lobby and Mezzanine. This gathering honored the organization's rich history while celebrating its present achievements and future endeavors within the Thomasian chemical engineering community.

As a highlight of the evening, UST ChES featured two distinguished past presidents as keynote speakers: Engr. Romeo P. Sangalang, who led the society from 1979 to 1980, and Engr. Niña Diana Alonzo, who served from 2006 to 2007. Their journeys and professional insights served as a testament to the legacy of excellence built by visionary Thomasian engineers over the past five decades.

The night was filled with inspiring tributes and shared memories, successfully commemorating 50 years of the UST Chemical Engineering Society and setting the stage for the next half century.

27/04/2026

Chemical engineering students completed their Educational Tour for their CHE2138 (Plant Inspections and Seminars) course, a core academic requirement designed to bridge theoretical concepts with practical industrial applications. The students were divided into two groups that embarked on different itineraries from April 6 to 11, 2026.

Group 1 completed Tour Project 1 (Tour Luzon). This group of 14 student delegates conducted local plant inspections across Pampanga, La Union, and Benguet, mentored by Engr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez, Ph.D. They executed technical inspections at the Hermosa Ecozone Industrial Park WWTP, Pampanga's Best Inc., Asia Pacific Energy Corp., Lepanto Mining Inc., and the Baguio Sewerage Treatment Plant.

Group 2 completed Tour Project 2 (Tour Taiwan). This distinct group of 84 student delegates undertook a 6-day itinerary in Taipei, Taiwan. Mentored by Prof. Lola Domnina B. Pestaño, Ph.D., Asst. Prof. Vilma G. Santos, MSME, MAT, Asst. Prof. Carol M. Encarnado, MSc, and Asst. Prof. George Y. Chao Jr., MEng., they executed technical inspections at the Formosa Plastic Exhibition, Uni-President Enterprises Corp. - Hsinchu Hukou Factory, Dihua Sewage Treatment Plant, Neihu Refuse Incineration Plant, and Beitou Refuse Incineration Plant.

Through these industry tours, all delegates gained vital, firsthand exposure to standard operations in the chemical engineering field.

27/04/2026

Prof. Praveen Kumar Surolia, Ph.D., Head of the Department of Chemistry at Manipal University Jaipur, recently visited the University of Santo Tomas to advance an ongoing collaboration with CHE Faculty, Engr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez, Ph.D., under the ASEAN-India Collaborative R&D Scheme. This joint initiative focuses on developing novel ternary photocatalysts for the degradation of water pollutants.

During his engagement in the Philippines from April 15 to 27, 2026, Prof. Surolia participated in several key activities to strengthen academic and research ties. On April 21, he delivered a talk at the Engineering Conference Hall, presenting updates on the current status and progress of their joint research. Broadening the scope of his visit, he also toured the UST Manila Annex (City of Santa Rosa) alongside faculty members from the Department of Chemical Engineering, led by Prof. Philipina A. Marcelo, Ph.D., Assistant to the Rector for UST Manila Annex (City of Santa Rosa).

This visit reaffirms the Department’s strong commitment to sustained international collaboration, grounded in shared expertise, mutual trust, and a clear research agenda. Continued partnerships of this nature strengthen the exchange of knowledge, expand research capacity, and open pathways for joint scientific contributions that address pressing global challenges. The Department remains dedicated to deepening these connections and advancing meaningful, high-impact collaborative work with its international partners.

22/04/2026

"WATER you doing?"

16/04/2026

We would like to invite everyone to attend the research seminar on sustainable materials engineering on April 21, 2026 (Tuesday) from 8AM to 12PM, at the Engineering Conference Hall.

Dr. Praveen Kumar Surolia, Head of the Chemistry Department at Manipal University, will discuss heterogeneous photocatalysts for wastewater treatment. He is the principal investigator of a project together with Dr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez (UST) and Dr. Rina Heu (Institute of Technology of Cambodia), under the ASEAN-India Collaborative R&D Scheme.

Join us as we explore sustainable materials for photocatalysis!

26/03/2026

17/03/2026

Faculty members from the UST Department of Chemical Engineering took part in the 2026 NRCP Annual Scientific Conference and 93rd General Membership Assembly last March 13. Their participation highlights the department’s continued commitment to advancing research in our field.

A special congratulations to Asst. Prof. Divine Angela G. Sumalinog, PhD, who formally took her oath as NRCP regular member during the assembly!

17/03/2026

Congratulations to our Chemical Engineering student and faculty mentors!

We are proud to share that ChE student Ralph Helson M. Abonal, together with representatives from other engineering programs, won 2nd Runner-Up at the Intercollegiate Friendly Competition 2026 during the Fluor Engineers Week.

Guided by our very own faculty members, Engr. Edgar Clyde R. Lopez, Ph.D. and Engr. Rhovee P. Vistan, MSc., the team successfully built and designed a transport mechanism for the BayaniJuan Challenge, proving their technical expertise and strategic problem-solving.

The UST Department of Chemical Engineering is very proud of your achievement!

14/03/2026

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS: MS Chemical Engineering (AY 2026-2027)

UST is now accepting applications for the Master of Science in Chemical Engineering for AY 2026-2027. Supported by the DOST ERDT Scholarship, accepted scholars will receive full tuition and miscellaneous fees coverage, a monthly stipend, a book allowance, and a thesis grant.

Advance your expertise as a Thomasian Engineer!