VSU Main Department of Mechanical Engineering

13/01/2026

Join Us!

The VSU Main Department of Mechanical Engineering is inviting applications for one (1) Instructor in the field of Electrical Engineering.

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and submit their application letter, résumé, and other pertinent documents through jobs.vsu.edu.ph on or before January 16, 2025.

08/01/2026

The VSU Main Department of Mechanical Engineering proudly congratulates 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩 𝐂𝐚𝐞𝐬𝐚𝐫 𝐋. 𝐄𝐛𝐢𝐭 on his appointment as Director for Technical-Vocational Education and Training.

Engr. Ebit completed his Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering at Eastern Visayas State University and earned his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of San Carlos. He is widely recognized for his expertise in automation and mechatronics, and he has been actively involved in research initiatives in energy management and innovation.

His strong academic background, technical competence, and commitment to advancing engineering education and training make him truly deserving of this leadership role. The Department celebrates this milestone and wishes Engr. Ebit continued success as he leads and contributes to the strengthening of technical-vocational education and training in the university.

04/01/2026

The VSU Main Department of Mechanical Engineering, proudly extends its warmest welcome and congratulations to 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐄𝐝𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨 𝐂. 𝐎𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐨 on his appointment as the new Department Head.

Engr. Ochavillo obtained his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Mindanao State University and earned his Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Cebu Institute of Technology–University as a Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Scholar. His academic background, coupled with his professional expertise in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), reflects his strong commitment to engineering excellence and innovation.

Currently serving as an Assistant Professor, Engr. Ochavillo brings with him a passion for instruction, leadership, and service. The department is confident that under his guidance, the Department of Mechanical Engineering will continue to thrive and advance in its academic, research, and extension endeavors.

The faculty, staff, and students of the department look forward to working with Engr. Ochavillo and wish him a successful and fulfilling tenure as Department Head.

04/01/2026

The VSU Main Department of Mechanical Engineering, extends its profound appreciation to 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐕𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐨 𝐋. 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬 for his dedicated and exemplary service as the outgoing Department Head.

Throughout his term, Engr. Impas demonstrated leadership and an unwavering commitment to academic excellence. His guidance and administrative stewardship significantly contributed to the strengthening of the department’s academic programs, the advancement of faculty initiatives, and the fostering of a collaborative and student-centered learning environment. Notably, during his tenure, the department successfully obtained the Certificate of Program Compliance from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), marking a significant milestone in the department’s pursuit of quality assurance and academic standards.

Through his vision and tireless service, Engr. Impas has made a lasting and meaningful contribution to the growth and development of the Department of Mechanical Engineering and to the broader academic mission of Visayas State University.

As he concludes his tenure as Department Head, the department conveys its sincere gratitude for his invaluable leadership and extends its best wishes for his continued success in his future professional and institutional endeavors.

12/12/2025

Congratulations! Padayon sa paglambo!

𝐋𝐮𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐏𝐇: 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟖’𝐬 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐩 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐗 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬

On 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟯-𝟰,𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, at the 𝗦𝗠𝗫 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗸, 𝗣𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮, Team 𝗩𝗦𝗨-𝗟𝘂𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗣𝗛 proudly represented 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟴 at the 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗫 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀, among the country’s most promising innovations.

The team: 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗼𝘇𝗮 (𝗕𝗦𝗠𝗘), 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻 (𝗕𝗦𝗠𝗘), 𝗩𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮 (𝗕𝗦 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲) with the guidance of 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗲𝘀𝗮𝗿 𝗘𝗯𝗶𝘁, 𝙇𝙪𝙬𝙖𝙨𝙋𝙃 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙩𝙬𝙤-𝙬𝙖𝙮, 𝙤𝙛𝙛𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙖𝙥𝙥 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡 𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙨, 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙛𝙖𝙞𝙡. LuwasPH embodies a mission on service, community safety, and innovation with purpose.

Congratulations to the team for making it this far and carrying the banner of Easter Visayas with excellence. It’s a reminder to continue building tools that saves lives, empower communities, and create meaningful impact for Filipinos even the world.

𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙣𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙗𝙤𝙡𝙙𝙡𝙮, 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙗𝙧𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙡𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙝𝙣𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙪𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣. 𝘼𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨!

30/10/2025

Congratulations to the VSU Team for emerging as the Regional Champion in the Regional Pitching Competition 2025 organized by the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) under the Philippine Startup Challenge: A Decade of Empowering Young Innovators.

The winning team is composed of Nevia M. Mendoza and Charles Vincent Mayaman (BS Mechanical Engineering students) and Vaughn Cedric L. Araneta (BS Computer Science student), under the mentorship of Engr. Philip Caesar L. Ebit.

Your innovation, teamwork, and dedication truly embody the spirit of excellence and ingenuity of Viscan innovators!

16/10/2025

VSU students triumph at ICAMEROB 2025 in Boracay, winning Best Paper and Best Presenter awards in robotics and Industry 4.0 research. A proud moment for Viscans.

16/10/2025

𝐕𝐒𝐔 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚

ME students together with their instructor Engr. Philip Caesar L. Ebit proudly showcased their innovative 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒍 𝑬𝒏𝒈𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒔 at the 7𝒕𝒉 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑨𝒖𝒕𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏, 𝑴𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒄𝒔, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒐𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 (𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑴𝑬𝑹𝑶𝑩 2025) held in Boracay Island, Philippines, last September 23–26, 2025.

Their remarkable research contributions were presented under the Mechatronics Engineering and Technology category:
1️⃣ Automated Height-Based Sorting System using Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) — Geoffrey Alan D. Noble (3rd Place) 🏅
2️⃣ PLC-Based Small-Scale Elevator System: A Realistic Functional Model — Brian Ezer T. Pelostratos
3️⃣ Automated Liquid Color Mixing Dispenser Using PLC — Risbby Arne P. Cerna

Your hard work and excellence truly put VSU Mechanical Engineering on the global stage!

27/09/2025

[PUBLICATION ALERT]

Asst Prof Jundy Castil has recently published his work on double-effect adsorption refrigeration cycle in the journal Applied Thermal Engineering.

In this study, he experimentally investigated a double-effect adsorption refrigeration cycle with adsorption heat recovery, using distinct adsorbents: FAM Z02 for the high-temperature cycle and silica gel for the low-temperature cycle. The study concludes that the cooling performance of a double-effect refrigeration system is significantly influenced by the interplay between adsorbent mass distribution, cycle timing, and circulating water flow rate.

This article is one of the key outputs of Asst Prof Castil’s PhD research at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) in Tokyo, Japan.

Read the full article here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2025.128479

18/09/2025

PSME Ormoc-Kananga Chapter Holds Career Guidance Talk at VSU

The VSU Main Department of Mechanical Engineering welcomed the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) Ormoc-Kananga Chapter (OKC) in its Career Guidance Campaign held recently at the university.

The program focused on the importance of completing the BS Mechanical Engineering degree, preparing for and passing the licensure examination, and securing sustainable career opportunities. It also highlighted future collaborations between PSME Ormoc-Kananga Chapter and VSU-DME, particularly in providing students with technical exposure through on-the-job training (OJT), technical seminars, and participation in regional conventions.

The PSME OKC delegates included Engr. Ivan Ted Pangilinan, Engr. Carl Daniel P. Kho, along with three student leaders from Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) – Ormoc Campus.

The activity was attended by Engr. Vic Angelo L. Impas, Head of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Dr. Jannet Bencure, Dean of the College, together with faculty members and senior BSME students.

The department also extended its gratitude to the PSME-VSU Student Unit, led by Mr. Daniel Joseph N. Sano and its officers, for their efforts in organizing and coordinating the event.

18/09/2025

UPLB and VSU partner on a DOST-NRCP funded project to study and conserve caves in Calubian, Leyte. The research will assess biodiversity, hydrology, and carrying capacity to support sustainable ecotourism and environmental protection.

23/08/2025

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬​, VSU Isabel - Department of Mechanical Engineering!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 VSU Main Department of Mechanical Engineering 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 VSU Isabel - Department of Mechanical Engineering 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 (𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐂) 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐂, 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 (𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃), 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦, 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲, 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤, 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐒𝐔 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲. 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲, 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬!

𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 VSU Main Department of Mechanical Engineering 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐎𝐏𝐂, 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐕𝐒𝐔 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬.