awards
The department remains true to its mission and vision to maintain excellence in engineering education, as reflected by its various awards.
ASEAN University Network Quality Assessment (AUN-QA) Certified
The ASEAN University Network (AUN) is established as the ASEAN quality assurance network in higher education with the responsibility to promote quality assurance in higher education institutions, raise the quality of higher education and collaborate with both regional and international bodies for the benefit of the ASEAN community.
The UPLB BS Chemical Engineering (BSChE) Program successfully underwent the AUN QA program online assessment last October 26-30, 2020 and obtained its certification last December, 2020.
center for development (ched)
Acknowledged by the Commission on Higher Education as a Center of Development (2016-2018), the department continuously takes the lead in enhancing the nation’s human and technological resources through quality chemical engineering education, research, extension and community service.
board exam performance
Date | Passing Rate | Topnotchers | Remarks | |
November 2019 | 86.67% | 78/90 | 3rd – Chester Jules Tantoco | 2nd Top Performing School |
April 2019 | 60.42% | 29/48 | 2nd – Kem Monterico Taghap 10th – Manuel Christian Salvagon Caparas | – |
November 2018 | 92.06% | 58/63 | 4th – Jose Rafael Balagtas Quidilig 9th – Neil Aldrin Paul Rosales Caraos | 2nd Top Performing School |
April 2018 | 55.17% | 16/29 | 4th – Aries FernanMangubat Garcia | – |
November 2017 | 86.89% | 53/61 | – | 2nd Top Performing School |
May 2017 | 88.89% | 32/36 | – | 2nd Top Performing School |
November 2016 | 90.20% | 46/51 | – | 2nd Top Performing School |
April 2016 | 86.49% | 32/37 | 3rd – Ian Lorenzo Evangelista Gonzaga 7th – Bon Joverick Dalangin Magbojos | – |
November 2015 | 69.86% | 51/73 | – | – |
April 2015 | 75.76% | 25/33 | 3rd – Kim Marabod Suba 7th – Lowen Borja Ciar | – |
November 2014 | 86.27% | 44/51 | 3rd – Ellyyza Joy Malicdem Quintela 8th – Raynield John Gonzales Formiloza 10th – Zephaniah Micah Luklukan Esguerra | 2nd Top Performing School |
April 2014 | 75.00% | 24/32 | 3rd – Rick Allan Rabara Chua | – |
November 2013 | 75.44% | 43/57 | 3rd – Fernando Caasi Lit 5th – Mark Jayson Arellano Panganiban | – |
April 2013 | 80.0% | 28/35 | – | 2nd Top Performing School |
November 2012 | 63.83% | 30/47 | 5th – Luis Felipe Dy Lopez | – |
April 2012 | 67.74% | 21/31 | – | – |
November 2011 | 71.05% | 27/38 | 2nd – Jomuel Adique Velandres | – |
April 2011 | 88.89% | 24/27 | 5th – Marius Siegfried Delos Santos Conbite | Top Performing School |
November 2010 | 82.76% | 48/58 | 2nd – Dhan Lord Balais Fortela
| 2nd Top Performing School |
April 2010 | 83% | 24/29 | – | Top Performing School |
November 2009 | 84% | 51/61 | 10th – Alvin Estrada Valdeabella | Top Performing School |
April 2009 | 62% | 18/29 | 4th – Roy Aaron De Guzman Perez 6th – Romalino Espinosa Caraig 8th – Jornel Lofredo Carlos | – |
STUDENT AWARDS
Yearly, the department produces science and research awardees such as in the BPI-DOST Science Awards and Magsaysay Future Engineer and Technologist Award, not to mention top placers in Quiz Bee Contests such as in the Inter University quiz contest, and PIChE national quiz bowl.
Chester Jules A. Tantoco | 2019 BPI-DOST Science Award and Top 10 Best Project of the Year |
Ryan Christian R. Suplito | 2019 BPI-DOST Science Award and Top 10 Best Project of the Year 2019 Special Citation Magsaysay Future Engineer and Technologist Award |
Lorenzo Victor L. Totañes | 2019 CEAT Best Thesis Award 2019 Special Citation Magsaysay Future Engineer and Technologist Award |
Carlo Basbas, Seamus Alaric Mascareñas, Angelo Laguna, Romeo Lacro | 2019 Inter-University Chemical Engineering Competition 2nd Runner Up |
Marjorie Ocampo, Lemuel Samson, Neil Catapang, Carlo Basbas | 2019 PIChE National Quiz Bowl, 3rd Place |
John Cristopher A. Dañez | 2018 BPI-DOST Science Award and Top 10 Best Project of the Year 2018 First Runner-up (2nd Place), Magsaysay Future Engineer and Technologist Award |
Marjorie Ocampo, Lemuel Samson, Neil Catapang, Carlo Basbas, Gab Narce, Angelo Laguna, Ryan Suplito, Romeo Lacro | 2018 SNCEC Inter-University Quiz Bowl, 1st and 2nd runner up |
Neil Karlo Z. Olegario | 2017 BPI-DOST Science Award |
Donn Paul P. Armijo | 2017 BPI-DOST Science Award |
John Nikko V. Salvilla | 2017 CEAT Best Thesis |
Ma. Charlene C. Tapia | 2016 CEAT Class Valedictorian |
Diane Claire M. Tiongco | 2016 CEAT Best Thesis Award |
Lara Mae Lumbres | 2016 BPI-DOST Science Award |
John Paul Penuliar | 2016 BPI-DOST Science Award |
Myrckho Miguell Mendoza, Ruen Ray Sazon, Gabriel Narce, and Marjorie Ocampo | Champion, Inter-University Chemical Engineering Quiz Show 2016, UP Diliman |
Ryan Karlo Madamba | 2015 CEAT Best Thesis Award 1st Place, 2015 Ramon Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologists |
Ian Lorenzo Gonzaga | 2015 CEAT Valedictorian 2015 BPI-DOST Science Award 2nd Place, 2015 Ramon Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologists |
Jhun Marc Salvador | 2015 BPI-DOST Science Award |
Mark Merwin Magboo | 2015 BPI-DOST Science Award |
Carlo A. Basbas | First Runner Up, 24th Philippine Statistics Quiz Provincial Eliminations |
Alvin James E. Asaytono | 2014 BPI-DOST Award |
Fernando C. Lit | 2013 BPI-DOST Award |
Ryo M. Toyoda | 2013 BPI-DOST Award |
Luis Felipe D. Lopez | 2012 BPI-DOST Award Finalist, 2012 Magsaysay Future Engineers/Technologists Competition |
Mark Benson M. Castillo | 2011 BPI-DOST Award |
Jomuel A. Velandres | 2011 BPI-DOST Award |