RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT,
EXTENSION, AND INNOVATION
RDEI Agenda
The Department of Civil Engineering is following the same RDEI Agenda and Priorities as the College of Engineering and Technology. These are relevant to VSU's agenda as well as its goals.
1. Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
Needs Assessment and Gap Analysis on agriculture and fisheries sectors as influenced by the changing climate; Establishment of baseline information on geo-hydrometeorological data in Eastern Visayas; Climate risk vulnerability assessment on economic crops in Eastern Visayas; Application of emerging technologies; Socioeconomic Analysis; Intervention through information dissemination and technology transfer.
2. Disaster Risk Reduction Management
Assessment and validation of geo-hydrometeorological hazards in the context of Eastern Visayas geography; Policy recommendations related to DRRM; Development of decision support system for DRRM; Application of emerging technologies.
3. Precision Agriculture
Needs Assessment, Gap, and Design Analysis (NAGDA); Benchmarking on precision agriculture practices within and outside the country; Development of controlled environments that utilize emerging technologies to improve crop yield; Design and development of automation or AI-embedded machines or farming systems for economic and high value crops; Technology transfer to communities and stakeholders; Socioeconomic analysis/Impact Studies; Establishment of international linkages for research and innovation collaborations.
4. Energy
NAGDA; Energy efficiency and conservation assessment studies; Discovery of the possible new source of renewable energy and development/modification of existing and emerging renewable (natural) source of energy for agro-industrial applications; Integration of emerging technologies for safe and efficient energy generation for agro-industrial applications; Technology transfer to communities and stakeholders; Socioeconomic analysis/Impact Studies; Establishment of international linkages for research and innovation collaborations.
5. Food Security & Sovereignty
NAGDA; Assessment studies on food sovereignty in the local context; Policy recommendation related to food sovereignty; Benchmarking on existing methods, systems, and/or technologies addressing issues on food security and sovereignty; Design and development of machines, technologies, or systems for safe and sustainable food production derived from economic crops in Eastern Visayas; Integration of emerging technologies for safe and efficient post-harvest and food processing technologies for economic crops in Eastern Visayas; Technology transfer to communities and stakeholders; Socioeconomic analysis/impact studies.
Adopted during the CET Strategic Planning and RDEI Agenda Setting Workshop held on March 16, 2022, at VSU RDE Hall, Visayas State University, Baybay City, Leyte
RDEI News and Updates
JCES is back: DCE holds its annual civil engineering symposium on July 1st
It has been 5 years already since DCE, in collaboration with PICE-VSUSC, started the Junior Civil Engineers' Symposium (JCES). It is an annual gathering of civil engineering students, academicians, young practicing engineers from the industry, and interested community members where technical civil engineering knowledge are exchanged through presentations and exhibits. However, in the past 2 years, JCES was not possible because of the pandemic. This year, it was successfully held on July 1, 2022, at EB-SLH with the theme "Foreseeing Futures: Responsive Design for Greater Liveability", with presentations, talks, and exhibits from undergraduate capstone projects that hope to enlighten junior civil engineers about their role in designing a future fit for humanity. The event was graced by the CET College Dean, Dr. Jannet C. Bencure, with her inspiring opening talk.
TRIVIA. The vision for the Junior Civil Engineers’ Symposium started as an inspiration from the Search for Truth creed. On April 5, 1984, ViSCA President Dr. Fernando A. Bernardo inaugurated the Search for Truth monument in front of the administration building. And at its foot, he inscribes:
Let search for truth prevail as a dominant activity of university life. For truth is the guiding light in our paramount mission: the pursuit of excellence. A teacher must foster intellectual curiosity among students and train them in the art and science of searching for truth to achieve excellence – whether in the classroom, in the laboratory, in nature, or in society. He who does less is not worthy of his profession.
Latest Published RDEI
Disaster Risks of the Seven Filipino-Spanish Churches of the Diocese of Maasin, Philippines
Raffy Andrew G. Loreto, Guiraldo C. Fernandez, Jr., Leslie Anne L. Liwanag and F.P.A. Demeterio III
Latest On-Going RDEI
See More On-Going RDEI
Featured Students' Civil Engineering Capstone Projects
2022 Civil Engineering Project of the Year (Research Category)
Characterization and Statistical Prediction of Swelling Properties of Potentially Expansive Soil on Sogod, Southern Leyte, Philippines
Proponents: Alexander P. Magno, Barby Grace A. Napone, Dennis Niel G. Paigan, Delly Jane L. Pundavela
Adviser: Engr. John Christian L. Gaviola
2022 Civil Engineering Project of the Year (Design Category)
Structural and Plumbing Design of a Native-Modern Concept Resort in Larapan, Jagna, Bohol, Philippines
Proponents: Kyla A. Ampo, Edison J. Acabo, Joymae P. Tajos, and Daisy Joy O. Morada
Adviser: Ar. Raffy Andrew G. Loreto
2021 Civil Engineering Project of the Year
A Scientific Review on HEC-HMS in assessing the Runoff Dynamics as an Impact of Land-use and Land-cover Change
Proponents: Charene Cate Alvero, Danica P. Conte, and Laila G. Muya
Adviser: Engr. Gladys G. Doydora
2019 Civil Engineering Project of the Year
Effectiveness of Coconut Fiber Geotextile as Bio-Engineering Technique in Mitigating Soil Erosion
Proponents: Bien Lio G. Borong, Sheila Mae R. Cutanda, and John Christian L. Gaviola
Adviser: Engr. Epifania G. Loreto
2018 Civil Engineering Project of the Year
Feasibility and Design of the Proposed Multicab and Van Terminal in Baybay City
Proponents: Arra Gean D. Germina, Beatriz Nicolle A. Oppus, Francelle Blanche G. Torcino, Marlo P. Urgel, and Christine Gian A. Ycoy
Adviser: Engr. Hanzel N. Mejia
2017 Civil Engineering Project of the Year
The Effect of Saba Banana (Musa acuminata x balbisiana) Peel Ash on the Compressive Strength of Concrete
Proponents: Jose Andrew B. Bartolini, Peter Lawrence L. Ecoben, Sheila Marie M. Omega, and Jehu B. Saliente
Adviser: Engr. Roxanne G. Juanir