Schedule of Activities
January 15, 2024
Laarnie Tengco: Thesis Proposal Defense (MS Chemistry)
Topic: Hydrothermal Synthesis of Photothermally Active Copper Sulfide Nanostructures Using a Single-source Precursor Complex
2 PM, Chemrez, Institute of Chemistry Teaching Building
January 10, 2024
Aldrin Trance: Thesis Defense (MS Chemistry)
Topic: Synthesis of Hydrophobic Silane-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles to Improve Water Repellency of Styrene-Acrylic-based Coating Formulations
2PM, Chemrez, Institute of Chemistry Teaching Building
November 29-December 1, 2023
Michelle Regulacio: Invited Speaker
Conference: 8th Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (AOC-GSC8)
Venue: University of Auckland, New Zealand
Topic: Toward Greener Synthetic Routes to Gold and Silver Nanomaterials
September 26-27, 2023
Aldrin Trance: Oral Presentation
Conference: 11th ASTHRDP Graduate Scholars’ Conference
Venue: PICC, Pasay City, Philippines
Topic: Synthesis of Hydrophobic Silane-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles Using Simpler and Direct Methods
August 25-27, 2023
Michelle Regulacio: Invited Speaker
Event: National Youth Science, Technology, and Environment Summer Camp
Venue: Davao City, Philippines
Topic: Inorganic Nanomaterials: Design, Properties, and Potential Applications
Host: Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC)
July 26-29, 2023
Conference: 37th Philippine Chemistry Congress (PCC)
Venue: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
(1) Lorenzo Mapalo: Oral Presentation
Topic: Multifunctionalization of Silk and Cotton Textiles Using Green-Synthesized Gold and Silver Nanoparticles
(2) Aldrin Trance: Poster Presentation
Topic: Synthesis of Hydrophobic Silane-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles Using Simpler and Direct Methods
May 27 to June 2, 2023
Conference: E-MRS (European Materials Research Society) 2023 Spring Meeting
Venue: Strasbourg, France
(1) Michelle Regulacio: Oral Presentation
Topic: Green and Facile Synthesis of Hyperbranched Gold Nanostructures for SERS Applications
(2) Vida Sayson: Poster Presentation
Topic: Natural Acid-Assisted Synthesis of Hierarchical Silver Nanostructures for Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Applications
May 16, 2023
Aldrin Trance: Thesis Proposal Defense (MS Chemistry)
Topic: Synthesis of Hydrophobic Silane-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles to Improve Water Repellency of Styrene-Acrylic-based Coating Formulations
1 PM, Chemrez, Institute of Chemistry Teaching Building
March 12-18, 2023
Rufus Ramos: Internship at the Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University (Kyoto, Japan)
January 9, 2023
Vida Sayson: Colloquium (PhD Materials Science and Engineering)
Topic: Silver Nanostructures for Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Applications
3 PM, via Zoom.
December 14, 2022
Rufus Ramos: Thesis Defense (MS Chemistry)
Topic: Green Synthesis of Branched Gold Nanostructures and Their Application in SERS Detection and Catalysis
2:30 PM, via Zoom.
October 27-29, 2022
Vida Sayson: Oral Presentation (Subplenary)
Topic: Green Synthesis of Ag Nanostructures for SERS Applications
Conference: 2022 International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Nanotechnology (ICAFMN)
and 24th Samahang Pisika ng Visayas at Mindanao (SPVM) National Physics Conference
Venue: Onsite (Bohol, Philippines) and Online (via Zoom); https://spvm.org.ph/
October 19, 2022
Michelle Regulacio: Invited Speaker, KKP Webinar on Advances in Inorganic Chemistry
Topic: Inorganic Nanomaterials: Design, Synthesis, and Potential Applications
Host: Kapisanan ng Kimika ng Pilipinas (KKP)
9 AM to 12 NN, via Zoom
This webinar is open to everyone! Register here: tinyurl.com/AdvancesInorganicChemistry
September 29 to October 1, 2022
Conference: 36th Philippine Chemistry Congress (PCC)
Live streaming via WHOVA from Metro Manila, Philippines
(1) Rufus Ramos: Oral Presentation
Topic: Green and Facile Synthesis of Branched Au Nanostructures
(2) Enrico Legaspi: Oral Presentation
Topic: One-Pot Synthesis of Copper(I) Oxide-Gold Nanocomposites for Use as Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Substrates
(3) Lorenzo Mapalo: Poster Presentation
Topic: Conferring Color and Antibacterial Properties on Cotton Fabric using Green-Synthesized Gold and Silver Nanoparticles
August 1, 2022
Vida Sayson: Thesis Proposal Defense (PhD Materials Science and Engineering)
Topic: Design and Synthesis of Ag-Based Nanostructures for SERS and Photothermal Applications
3 PM, via Zoom.
June 3, 2022
Enrico Legaspi: Thesis Defense (MS Materials Science and Engineering)
Topic: One-Pot Synthesis of Copper(I) Oxide-Gold Nanocomposites for Use as Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Substrates
10 AM, via Zoom.
May 23, 2022
Rufus Ramos: Thesis Proposal Defense (MS Chemistry)
Topic: Green Synthesis of Branched Gold Nanostructures and Their Application in SERS Detection and Catalysis
9 AM, via Google Meet.
January 17, 2022
Vida Sayson: Candidacy Examination (PhD Materials Science and Engineering)
Topic: Design and Synthesis of Ag-Cu2O Composites for Visible Light-Driven Applications
3 PM, via Zoom.
October 13, 2021
Michelle Regulacio: Special Guest on MathDali show hosted by Robi Domingo (Knowledge Channel)
Topic: Importance of Math in Chemistry
11:30 AM, Live streaming via the Knowledge Channel Facebook page; Can also be viewed on the SeenZone Channel in Kumu
September 20-24, 2021
Rufus Ramos: Poster Presentation, 35th Philippine Chemistry Congress (PCC)
Topic: Green Synthesis of Au and Au-Ag Nanostructures Using Natural Organic Acids
Live streaming via WHOVA from Metro Manila, Philippines
August 16, 2021
Enrico Legaspi: Thesis Proposal Defense (MS Materials Science and Engineering)
Topic: One-Pot Synthesis of Copper(I) Oxide-Gold Nanocomposites for Use as Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Substrates
3 PM, via Zoom: https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/86765561985
August 6, 2021
Michelle Regulacio: Balik Scientist Exit Report Presentation
Topic: Inspiring Filipino STEM Students to Pursue Research on Nanotechnology
3 PM, via Zoom
This webinar is open to everyone! Register and get your Zoom access by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3BKz4vj
Laarnie Tengco: Thesis Proposal Defense (MS Chemistry)
Topic: Hydrothermal Synthesis of Photothermally Active Copper Sulfide Nanostructures Using a Single-source Precursor Complex
2 PM, Chemrez, Institute of Chemistry Teaching Building
January 10, 2024
Aldrin Trance: Thesis Defense (MS Chemistry)
Topic: Synthesis of Hydrophobic Silane-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles to Improve Water Repellency of Styrene-Acrylic-based Coating Formulations
2PM, Chemrez, Institute of Chemistry Teaching Building
November 29-December 1, 2023
Michelle Regulacio: Invited Speaker
Conference: 8th Asia-Oceania Conference on Green and Sustainable Chemistry (AOC-GSC8)
Venue: University of Auckland, New Zealand
Topic: Toward Greener Synthetic Routes to Gold and Silver Nanomaterials
September 26-27, 2023
Aldrin Trance: Oral Presentation
Conference: 11th ASTHRDP Graduate Scholars’ Conference
Venue: PICC, Pasay City, Philippines
Topic: Synthesis of Hydrophobic Silane-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles Using Simpler and Direct Methods
August 25-27, 2023
Michelle Regulacio: Invited Speaker
Event: National Youth Science, Technology, and Environment Summer Camp
Venue: Davao City, Philippines
Topic: Inorganic Nanomaterials: Design, Properties, and Potential Applications
Host: Philippine Society of Youth Science Clubs (PSYSC)
July 26-29, 2023
Conference: 37th Philippine Chemistry Congress (PCC)
Venue: Bacolod City, Negros Occidental, Philippines
(1) Lorenzo Mapalo: Oral Presentation
Topic: Multifunctionalization of Silk and Cotton Textiles Using Green-Synthesized Gold and Silver Nanoparticles
(2) Aldrin Trance: Poster Presentation
Topic: Synthesis of Hydrophobic Silane-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles Using Simpler and Direct Methods
May 27 to June 2, 2023
Conference: E-MRS (European Materials Research Society) 2023 Spring Meeting
Venue: Strasbourg, France
(1) Michelle Regulacio: Oral Presentation
Topic: Green and Facile Synthesis of Hyperbranched Gold Nanostructures for SERS Applications
(2) Vida Sayson: Poster Presentation
Topic: Natural Acid-Assisted Synthesis of Hierarchical Silver Nanostructures for Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Applications
May 16, 2023
Aldrin Trance: Thesis Proposal Defense (MS Chemistry)
Topic: Synthesis of Hydrophobic Silane-Modified TiO2 Nanoparticles to Improve Water Repellency of Styrene-Acrylic-based Coating Formulations
1 PM, Chemrez, Institute of Chemistry Teaching Building
March 12-18, 2023
Rufus Ramos: Internship at the Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University (Kyoto, Japan)
January 9, 2023
Vida Sayson: Colloquium (PhD Materials Science and Engineering)
Topic: Silver Nanostructures for Surface-Enhanced Raman Scattering Applications
3 PM, via Zoom.
December 14, 2022
Rufus Ramos: Thesis Defense (MS Chemistry)
Topic: Green Synthesis of Branched Gold Nanostructures and Their Application in SERS Detection and Catalysis
2:30 PM, via Zoom.
October 27-29, 2022
Vida Sayson: Oral Presentation (Subplenary)
Topic: Green Synthesis of Ag Nanostructures for SERS Applications
Conference: 2022 International Conference on Advanced Functional Materials and Nanotechnology (ICAFMN)
and 24th Samahang Pisika ng Visayas at Mindanao (SPVM) National Physics Conference
Venue: Onsite (Bohol, Philippines) and Online (via Zoom); https://spvm.org.ph/
October 19, 2022
Michelle Regulacio: Invited Speaker, KKP Webinar on Advances in Inorganic Chemistry
Topic: Inorganic Nanomaterials: Design, Synthesis, and Potential Applications
Host: Kapisanan ng Kimika ng Pilipinas (KKP)
9 AM to 12 NN, via Zoom
This webinar is open to everyone! Register here: tinyurl.com/AdvancesInorganicChemistry
September 29 to October 1, 2022
Conference: 36th Philippine Chemistry Congress (PCC)
Live streaming via WHOVA from Metro Manila, Philippines
(1) Rufus Ramos: Oral Presentation
Topic: Green and Facile Synthesis of Branched Au Nanostructures
(2) Enrico Legaspi: Oral Presentation
Topic: One-Pot Synthesis of Copper(I) Oxide-Gold Nanocomposites for Use as Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Substrates
(3) Lorenzo Mapalo: Poster Presentation
Topic: Conferring Color and Antibacterial Properties on Cotton Fabric using Green-Synthesized Gold and Silver Nanoparticles
August 1, 2022
Vida Sayson: Thesis Proposal Defense (PhD Materials Science and Engineering)
Topic: Design and Synthesis of Ag-Based Nanostructures for SERS and Photothermal Applications
3 PM, via Zoom.
June 3, 2022
Enrico Legaspi: Thesis Defense (MS Materials Science and Engineering)
Topic: One-Pot Synthesis of Copper(I) Oxide-Gold Nanocomposites for Use as Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Substrates
10 AM, via Zoom.
May 23, 2022
Rufus Ramos: Thesis Proposal Defense (MS Chemistry)
Topic: Green Synthesis of Branched Gold Nanostructures and Their Application in SERS Detection and Catalysis
9 AM, via Google Meet.
January 17, 2022
Vida Sayson: Candidacy Examination (PhD Materials Science and Engineering)
Topic: Design and Synthesis of Ag-Cu2O Composites for Visible Light-Driven Applications
3 PM, via Zoom.
October 13, 2021
Michelle Regulacio: Special Guest on MathDali show hosted by Robi Domingo (Knowledge Channel)
Topic: Importance of Math in Chemistry
11:30 AM, Live streaming via the Knowledge Channel Facebook page; Can also be viewed on the SeenZone Channel in Kumu
September 20-24, 2021
Rufus Ramos: Poster Presentation, 35th Philippine Chemistry Congress (PCC)
Topic: Green Synthesis of Au and Au-Ag Nanostructures Using Natural Organic Acids
Live streaming via WHOVA from Metro Manila, Philippines
August 16, 2021
Enrico Legaspi: Thesis Proposal Defense (MS Materials Science and Engineering)
Topic: One-Pot Synthesis of Copper(I) Oxide-Gold Nanocomposites for Use as Surface-Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) Substrates
3 PM, via Zoom: https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/86765561985
August 6, 2021
Michelle Regulacio: Balik Scientist Exit Report Presentation
Topic: Inspiring Filipino STEM Students to Pursue Research on Nanotechnology
3 PM, via Zoom
This webinar is open to everyone! Register and get your Zoom access by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3BKz4vj