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4 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT research projects granted DOST-PCIEERD funding

by Norol-huda M. Boransing, OfCom | Dec 12 2025

Strengthening its commitment to academic excellence and innovation, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT has secured approval for four research projects under the DOST-PCIEERD Grants-In-Aid (GIA) program. These projects further expand the university’s research and development portfolio, leveraging science and technology to address national and regional challenges.

DOST’s GIA program, through funding of relevant Science and Technology (S&T) projects, is designed to contribute to the sustainable economic growth and quality of life of the Filipino people by promoting appropriate technologies that enhance their productivity. The program also aims to strengthen participation of various S&T sectors in R&D, promotion, technology transfer and utilization, human resource development, information dissemination, and linkages. 

Among the sixty (60) approved projects in the country, four proposals from 51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT were granted funding for implementation by DOST-PCIEERD:

Name of the Project	Project Leader
Agro Industrial: Project GOMMA (Grafting Organic Material for Multipurpose Applications): Development of an NR- Bio Polyol based medium density foam (NR-MDF) and cushion mats for industrial applications.	Dr. Arnold C. Alguno
NO MORE MPs: Development of inNOvative and MOdularized REmoval strategies for MicroPlastics from contaminated soil and water of controlled dumpsites and material recovery facilities	Dr. Carlito B. Tabelin
Program: CHIP IP Blocks: Development of Design Analysis and Methodologies Analog/Mixed-Signal Core IP Blocks—Empowering the Southern Philippines Microelectronics Mirror Laboratories  CHIP IP Blocks Project-1: Development of Design Analysis and Methodologies for Ultra-Low Power SMPS Power Management for 6G subTHz and mmWave communication circuits	Dr. Jefferson A. Hora
A Strategic Approach to the Beneficiation and Chemical Processing of Philippine Silica Sand: Production of High Purity Quartz (HPQ) for Semiconductors and Energy Storage Applications	Engr. Mona Lisa C. Pacaña-Pongcol

To officially seal the commitment, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed on December 11 2025. Following the MOA signing were discussions on Gender and Development (GAD) research, impact assessment framework, the 6Ps observations, and training on Project Management Information System (PMIS).

51³Ô¹ÏÍø-IIT recognizes DOST-PCIEERD’s support in these undertakings, and assures the Department that the University strives not only to advance education but also to elevate the quality of life in the country by making impactful contributions through science and technology.

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