Electronics Engineering

AGNO, KAREN-CHRISTIAN C.

ASST. PROF. KAREN-CHRISTIAN C. AGNO, PhD

Assistant Professor 3

kcagno@up.edu.ph

Educational Background:

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
Master of Energy Univesity of Auckland
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering University of the Philippines Los Baños

Research Interests:

  • Transformative Electronics for Healthcare
  • Bio-integrated Electronics
  • Liquid Metal for Biomedical Application
  • MEMS

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8dtpefgAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=ao 

 

 

Publications:

K.-C. Agno, K. Yang, S.-H. Byun, S. Oh, S. Lee, H. Kim, K. Kim, S. Cho, W.-I. Jeong, J.-W. Jeong, “Body Temperature-Responsive, Stiffness-Varying and Non-Reusable Intravenous Needle with On-Site Temperature Sensing for Improved Patient Care”, Nature Biomedical Engineering. 2024 August; 8(8):963-976. doi: 10.1038/s41551-023-01116-z (**selected as the cover image in August 2024 Nature Biomedical Engineering journal, Impact Factor = 26.8))
H. Kim, J. Lee, U. Heo, D.K. Jayashankar, K.-C. Agno, Y. Kim, C.Y. Kim, Y. Oh, S.-H. Byun, B. Choi, H. Jeong, W.-H. Yeo, Z. Li, S. Park, J. Xiao, J. Kim, J.-W. Jeong, “Skin-preparation-free, stretchable microneedle adhesive patches for highly reliable electrophysiological monitoring and exoskeleton robot control”, Science Advances. 2024 Jan 19;10(3):eadk5260. doi: 10.1126/sciadv.adk5260 (Impact Factor = 13.7)
S. Cho, H.J. Nam, C. Shi, C.Y. Kim, S.-H. Byun, K.-C. Agno, B.C. Lee, J. Xiao, J.Y. Sim, J.-W. Jeong, “Wireless, AI-enabled wearable thermal comfort sensor for energy-efficient, human-in-the-loop control of indoor temperature”, Biosensors and Bioelectronics. 2022; 223; 115018. doi: 10.1016/j.bios.2022.115018 (Impact Factor = 10.7)
S.-H. Byun, J. H. Yun, S.-Y. Heo, C. Shi, G. J. Lee, K.-C. Agno, K.-I. Jang, J. Xiao, and J.-W. Jeong, “Self-cooling gallium-based transformative electronics with a radiative cooler for reliable stiffness tuning in outdoor use”, Advanced Science. 2022 Aug; 9(24): 2202549. doi: 10.1002/advs.202202549 (Impact Factor = 16.3)
S.-H. Byun, C.S. Kim, K.-C. Agno, S. Lee, Z. Li, B.J. Cho, J.-W. Jeong, “Design Strategy for Transformative Electronic System Towards Rapid, Bidirectional Stiffness Tuning Using Graphene and Flexible Thermoelectric Device Interfaces”, Advanced Materials. 2021 Jan 25;33(10): 2007239. doi: 10.1002/adma.202007239 (**featured in the inside back cover in Vol 33 No 10 Advanced Materials journal, Impact Factor = 32.09)
S.-H. Byun, J.Y. Sim, K.-C. Agno, J.-W. Jeong, “Materials and manufacturing strategies for mechanically transformative electronics”, Materials Today Advances. 2020: 7; 100089. doi:10.1016/j.mtadv.2020.100089 (Impact Factor = 8.1)
K.-C. Agno, K. Yang, S.-H. Byun, S. Oh, S. Lee, H. Kim, K. Kim, S. Cho, W.-I. Jeong, J.-W. Jeong, “Softening Intravenous Needle through Body Temperature for Safer Patient Care and Injection Practice”. 18th IEEE International Conference on Nano/Micro Engineered and Molecular Systems, 2023-05-15.
K.-C. Agno, K. Yang, S.-H. Byun, S. Oh, S. Lee, H. Kim, K. Kim, S. Cho, W.-I. Jeong, J.-W. Jeong, “Thermally-Responsive Softening Intravenous Needle for Enhancement of Patient Care and Healthcare Provider Safety”. 2023 MRS Spring Meeting & Exhibit, 2023-04-14.
P. J. C. Dilao and K. C. Agno, “Evaluation of a Direct Drive Motor as Generator Driven by Centrifugal Pump as Turbine Energy Harvester for Rural Water Distribution Pipelines”, 2019 IEEE PES GTD Grand International Conference and Exposition Asia (GTD Asia), pp. 848-853, 2019.

Project Involvements:

PCARI Research and Instructional Infrastructure for Mentoring and Collaboration, Expanded Project (PRIME+) KCC Agno, RA Aguirre, ED Dulce, ALC Pintor, JPA Ramoso
(Project Staff)

 

International Patents:

Jeong, Jae-Woong. Agno, Karen-Christian. Jeong, Won-Il. Yang, Keungmo. 2024.04.29. Body Temperature-Responsive, Stiffness-Varying and Non-Reusable Intravenous Needle with On-Site Temperature Sensing for Improved Patient Care, Intravenous Infusion Set having the Same, and Manufacturing Method of the Same. KR102661017B1.
DARVIN, PAUL ALEXANDER C.

ASST. PROF. PAUL ALEXANDER C. DARVIN, MEng

Assistant Professor 1

pcdarvin@up.edu.ph

Educational Background:

Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering University of the Philippines Los Baños

Research Interests:

  • Instrumentation and Internet of Things
  • Air and Water Quality Monitoring
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Energy Harvesting Technologies

Publications:

Darvin, P. A. C., & Lim, L. H. V. (2022). Portable Device for Estimating Particulate Matter Concentration (2–2022–050289). Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.
Darvin, P. A. C., & Lim, L. H. V. (2022). Method for Estimating Particulate Matter Concentration (2–2022–050290). Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines.
Darvin, P. A. C., Lamorena, R. B., & Lim, L. H. V. (2022). Development of Sustainable Urban Air Quality Monitoring Equipment. In Advances in Chemistry Research (Vol. 71, pp. 1–38). Nova Science Publishers, Inc.
    ESTEBAN, CHRISTIAN PAUL R.

    ENGR. CHRISTIAN PAUL R. ESTEBAN

    Instructor 7

    cresteban@up.edu.ph

    Educational Background:

    Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (ongoing) University of the Philippines Diliman
    Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering University of the Philippines Los Baños

    Research Interests:

    • Power Electronics
    • Instrumentation and Control
    • Solar Photovoltaics

     

    Project Involvements:

    AIoT-Aided Farm Management for the Optimized Production of High Value Tomato (funding: DOST-PCAARRD) CPR Esteban (Technical Consultant)
    Prototype Development for Automated Data Capture System for Fruit Weights, Sumifru Philippines Corporation CPR Esteban (Technical Consultant)
    Cave Air Quality Alert System (Cave Air QAS) (collaboration with UPLB-SESAM) CPR Esteban (Technical Consultant)
    Development of Prototype and Protocols for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Disinfection for Reuse and Disposal (UPLB) CPR Esteban (Project Staff)
    ANTIG, ALYSSA L.

    ASST. PROF. ALYSSA LAGRAMA ANTIG, MSc

    Assistant Professor 1

    alagrama@up.edu.ph

    Educational Background:

    Master of Science in Energy Engineering  University of the Philippines Diliman
    Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering Manuel S. Enverga University Foundation

    Research Interests:

      • Wind energy relating to Climate change
      • Variable Renewables
      • Solar and Wind Energy Sources and Reserves in the Grid
      • Renewable energy and policies
      • Machine learning
      • Digital electronics
      • Instrumentation

        Publications:

        Y.K. Dalimunthe, L. Satiawati, H. Widiyatni, W. Dahani, M.A. Rahman, S.S. Nursyam, A. Lagrama, “Effect of Adding LDPE, PP and Biodegradable Plastic Waste on Physical Properties, Calorific Value and Proximate Analysis of Peanut Shell Waste Briquettes”, International Journal of Engineering, Transactions A: Basics, 38 (1), pp. 54-64, 2025
        A. Lagrama, F.A. Cruz, , J.M. Dado, “Preliminary Analysis of Wind Energy Projections in the Philippines Based on CORDEX-SEA Ensemble”, Asia Oceania Geosciences Society 18th Annual Meeting (Virtual) (AOGS 2021), 2021
        Lagrama, A., Orillaza, J.R.C. (2019, November 13). Analysis on Effects of Variability of Solar and Wind Energy and Reserve Planning in Luzon (Philippine) Grid [Paper presentation] International Conference on Renewable Energy & Emerging Technologies, Jakarta, Indonesia ISBN: 978-93-89107-83-8 

         

        Project Involvements:

        Access to Sustainable Energy Programme-Clean Energy Living Laboratories (ASEP-CELLs) – Impact of Climate Change on Renewable Energy Resources in the Philippines: Wind Energy A Lagrama (Research Associate)
        NAGPALA, LUCKY ANGELICO A.

        ASST. PROF. LUCKY ANGELICO A. NAGPALA, MEng

        Assistant Professor 1

        lanagpala@up.edu.ph

        Educational Background:

        Master of Engineering in Mechanical and Electrical Systems Engineering Kyoto University of Advanced Science
        Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering University of the Philippines Los Baños

        Research Interests:

        • Power Electronics
        • Wide-Band-Gap (WBG) semiconductor application
        • Thermal Management of Power Devices
        • Mechanical and Electrical Systems Design
        • Instrumentation (monitoring, measuring, sports engineering)

         

        Publications:

        LA Nagpala, A Castellazzi, “High-frequency All SiC Improved Quadratic Boost Converter,” 2023 IEEE Workshop on Wide Bandgap Power Devices and Applications in Asia (WiPDA Asia), Hsinchu, Taiwan, 2023

         

        Project Involvements:

        Development of Solar-powered Compact Membrane Capacitive Deionization (mCDI) System for Desalination of Brackish Water (ongoing) LAA Nagpala (Project Staff)
        PINTOR, ANNIE LIZA C.

        ASST. PROF. ANNIE LIZA C. PINTOR, MEECE

        Assistant Professor 7

        acpintor@up.edu.ph

        Educational Background:

        Master of Engineering in Electronics and Communications Engineering Saint Louis University
        Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering De La Salle University

        Research Interests:

        • Communications Engineering
        • Electromagnetics
        • Broadcast Engineering
        • Digital Electronics

         

        Publications:

        J.F.R. Chan, M.C. Ilang-Ilang, and A.L.C. Pintor. (2024). “Development of a Microcontroller-based Oil Spill Monitoring Buoy”, Advancing Sustainable Science and Technology for a Resilient Future (pp. 36-40). CRC Press. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003490210
        A. L. C. Pintor, A. Lopez, C. A. Abrenica, N. D. Guillen, J. Salvatus, J. J.  Marciano Jr., “A Programmable Testbed for Spectrum Survey in the Philippines – Measurements and Analyses,” Philippine Engineering Journal, Vol. 39, No. 1:1-16,  June 2018.

        Project Involvements:

        PCARI Research and Instructional Infrastructure for Mentoring and Collaboration, Expanded Project (PRIME+) KCC Agno, RA Aguirre, ED Dulce, ALC Pintor, JPA Ramoso
        (Project Staff)
        TORRIZO, LORWIN FELIMAR B.

        ASST. PROF. LORWIN FELIMAR B. TORRIZO, MSc

        Assistant Professor 1

        lbtorrizo@up.edu.ph

        Educational Background:

        Master of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering De La Salle University
        Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering University of the Philippines Los Baños

        Research Interests:

        • Analog Electronics Devices and Instruments
        • Machine Learning

          Project Involvements:

          Low-cost Portable Molecular Diagnostic Platform For Rapid Detection of Select Poultry Pathogens (LMDP) in the Philippines JPA Ramoso, ADC Sta. Cruz, LFB Torrizo
          (Expert Consultants)