Agricultural, Food and Bioprocess Engineering Division_AFBED

02/09/2026

30/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Sergio C. Capareda of Texas A&M University as one of the distinguished speakers at iCEAT 2026.

Dr. Capareda is a Professor and holder of the Endowed Calvin B. Parnell Faculty Fellowship at Texas A&M University and a licensed Professional Engineer in Texas. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering from UPLB, Master of Engineering in Energy Technology from the Asian Institute of Technology, and PhD in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Texas A&M University.

Appointed to the Texas A&M faculty in 2005, Dr. Capareda developed and established the BioEnergy Testing and Analysis Laboratory. He has authored or co-authored more than 138 refereed journal publications, four book chapters, and two textbooks on biomass conversions and renewable energy, and holds two patents related to biofuel production and biomass pyrolysis and gasification systems. He is also an active member of the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers.

Join us at iCEAT 2026 as we bring together perspectives and innovations toward a more sustainable future.

27/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati of Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), Indonesia, as one of the distinguished speakers at iCEAT 2026.

Dr. Tri Retnaningsih Soeprobowati specializes in limnology, aquatic ecology, paleolimnology, and diatom-based bioindication for water quality assessment and environmental reconstruction. As founder and director of the Cluster for Paleolimnology (CPalim) at UNDIP, she leads multidisciplinary research using lake and river sediment archives to reconstruct long-term ecological and climate change. Her recent work also explores Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate resilience, including mangrove restoration, sustainable aquaculture, and community-based ecotourism.

With more than 100 publications in international journals, she has presented at global scientific forums and established collaborations across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America. She is also actively involved in mentoring young researchers and promoting science-based environmental policy and sustainable ecosystem management.

Join us at iCEAT 2026 as we bring together perspectives and innovations toward a more sustainable future.

26/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Hiroki Tanikawa, Professor and Dean of the Graduate School of Environmental Studies at Nagoya University, Japan, as one of the distinguished speakers at iCEAT 2026.

With more than 25 years of experience in material resource metabolism, Dr. Tanikawa specializes in material stock and flow analysis, applying GIS, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and 4D-GIS to examine materials accumulated in buildings and infrastructure and their links to resource consumption and environmental impacts. His research contributes to the development of a circular economy and a more sustainable, stock-based society.

Join us at iCEAT 2026 as we bring together perspectives and innovations towards a more sustainable future.

25/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Manuel C. Be**no, lecturer at FEU Tech, De La Salle University, and Batangas State University, as one of the distinguished speakers at iCEAT 2026.

Dr. Be**no is a former Senior Director for Engineering at the Far Eastern University Institute of Technology and former Dean of the School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Mapua University. He also served as Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department and Associate Dean of the College of Engineering at De La Salle University. He currently chairs the CHED Technical Committee in Mechanical Engineering and is a member of the Technical Panel for Engineering and Technology.

A registered Mechanical Engineer and award-winning educator, he has received numerous recognitions, including the PSME Most Outstanding Mechanical Engineer in the Field of Education and the Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Teacher Award.

Join us at iCEAT 2026 as we bring together distinguished educators, professionals, and innovators towards a more sustainable future.

25/08/2026

Congratulations, CEAT!

We are proud to announce that the following undergraduate programs have been granted ABET Accreditation:

✅ BS in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering
✅ BS in Chemical Engineering
✅ BS in Civil Engineering

This international recognition reflects the unwavering commitment to excellence of the CEAT and UPLB Community in engineering education, continuous quality improvement, and producing globally competitive graduates.

Here's to reaching greater heights together!

24/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Priya K L, Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at TKM College of Engineering, Kollam, Kerala, India, as one of the distinguished speakers at iCEAT 2026.

With extensive experience in water and environmental research, Dr. Priya K L specializes in estuarine contaminant dynamics, groundwater quality, and microplastics dynamics and abatement. She has more than 82 international publications in journals and book chapters, over 40 conference papers, and has completed 10 funded research and consultancy projects. She is also a recipient of the Charles Boyden Award from the Estuarine and Coastal Sciences Association, UK, along with several Best Paper Awards.

Join us at iCEAT 2026 as we bring together expertise, research, and innovations towards a more sustainable future.

24/08/2026

📅 Mark your calendars!

The 2026 CEAT Alumni Homecoming & CEAT AA General Assembly is happening on 10 October 2026 (Saturday)!

Register here https://forms.gle/mKGbKmbCBe3zx72F6 or by scanning the QR code and stay tuned for exciting event updates.

20/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Dr. Floris Goerlandt, Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Canada Research Chair in Risk Management and Resource Optimization for Marine Industries at Dalhousie University, Canada, as one of the distinguished speakers at iCEAT 2026.

Dr. Goerlandt’s research focuses on maritime and coastal risk management, emergency preparedness and response, collaborative risk governance, and integrated decision support systems. His recent work explores maritime and aeronautical Search and Rescue, inter-organizational port risk management, and citizen science for coastal risk governance. He has published about 100 journal articles, 50 conference papers, and book chapters, and has received several research and best paper awards.

Join us at iCEAT 2026 as we bring together diverse perspectives and innovations towards a more sustainable and resilient future.

18/08/2026

[ANNOUNCEMENT] ONLINE ONLY CONSULTATION
Due to current weather conditions, tomorrow’s Alumni Sectoral Consultation for the Search for the Next UPLB Chancellor will now be held online-only via Zoom.

There will be no in-person gathering at the CAS Auditorium. Please stay safe and dry!

Date: August 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Zoom Link: https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/96253355167?pwd=IXFLbZwwm1FLs5yffKvT0OafWYn7AE.1

Got questions or feedback? Reach out directly to the Search Committee:
📧 Chair: [email protected]
📧 Secretariat: [email protected] | [email protected]

Please help us spread the word to your batchmates, classmates, and alumni group chats. Stay safe, and see you online!