Power Engineering

AGUIRRE, RODOLFO JR. A.

ASST. PROF. RODOLFO A. AGUIRRE, JR., MSc

Assistant Professor 7

raaguirre@up.edu.ph

On study leave

Educational Background:

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (ongoing) RMIT University
Master of Science in Electrical Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (cum laude) University of the Philippines Los Baños

Research Interests:

  • Power Systems
  • Smart Grid
  • Renewable Energy
  • Optimization
  • Electrical Machines
  • Distribution System Planning
  • Machine Learning
  • Real-time Simulation
  • Electricity Market

 

Publications:

Magno, C. M. A., Manzano, J. P. P., and Aguirre, R. A. (2024). “Comparison of Parabolic Trough Concentrated Solar Power and Photovoltaic Plants with and without Energy Storage using NSGA-II”. 2024 6th Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM). https://doi.org/10.1109/GPECOM61896.2024.10582632
Aguirre Jr., R. A., Aquino, K. M. V., Manzano, J. P. P., Peñaflor, E. R., and Elepaño, A. R. (2024). “Technical feasibility of a concentrated solar power plant in the Philippines: a case study in Tacurong city, Sultan Kudarat”. Philippine e-Journal for Applied Research and Development (PeJARD), 14(2024), 30-48.
Ruth Anne Tanlioco Gonocruz, Yoshikuni Yoshida, Nathanael E. Silava, Rodolfo A. Aguirre, Edward Joseph H. Maguindayao, Akito Ozawa, & Jairo Vazquez Santiago (2024). A multi-scenario evaluation of the energy transition mechanism in the Philippines towards decarbonization: Journal of Cleaner Production, 438, 140819. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140819
Somera, J. J. M., Aguirre, R. A., Silava, N. E., & Peñaflor, E. R. (2023, December). Optimal Siting of Battery Energy Storage System with Multiple PVDG Penetration Levels Considering the Duck Curve Phenomenon. In 2023 IEEE PES 15th Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. Chiang Mai, Thailand. 10.1109/APPEEC57400.2023.10561981 
Balmeo Jr. AA, Aguirre Jr. RA,Castillo MDG, Maguindayao EJH and Manzano JPP. (2023). Comparative analysis of unidirectional and bidirectional electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) optimal configuration in an IEEE 37-bus feeder system using Genetic Algorithm. The Palawan Scientist, 15(2): 41-54. https://doi.org/10.69721/TPS.J.2023.15.2.05
Ruth Anne Tanlioco Gonocruz, Yoshikuni Yoshida, Akito Ozawa, Rodolfo A. Aguirre, &Edward Joseph H. Maguindayao (2023). Impacts of agrivoltaics in rural electrification and decarbonization in the Philippines: Applied Energy, 350, 121832. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121832  
Aurelio A. Balmeo, Jr., Rodolfo A. Aguirre, Jr., Ma. Danica G. Castillo, Edward Joseph H. Maguindayao, and John Paul P. Manzano, “Comparative Analysis of Unidirectional and Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) Optimal Configuration in an IEEE 37-Bus Feeder System using Genetic Algorithm,” 2nd International Conference on Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (Conference Proceeding)
A. L. C. Catap, R. A. Aguirre andJ. P. P. Manzano, “Parameter and Siting Optimization of Concentrated Solar Power – Parabolic Trough Distributed Generation Using Elitist Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm,” 2023 5th Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM), Nevsehir, Turkiye, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/GPECOM58364.2023.10175820.
E. P. Delos Reyes, R. A. Aguirre, G. Y. R. Garcia and K. J. R. Rosano, “Sizing of Battery Energy Storage System in a Photovoltaic Off-Grid DC Microgrid Incorporating a Lithium-ion Linear Degradation Model,” 2022 IEEE PES 14th Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Melbourne, Australia, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/APPEEC53445.2022.10072110.
R. F. N. Alvar, R. A. Aguirre and J. P. P. Manzano, “Multi-objective Optimization of Parabolic Trough Concentrated Solar Power with Thermal Energy Storage Plant Parameters using Elitist Nondominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm,” 2020 IEEE REGION 10 CONFERENCE (TENCON), Osaka, Japan, 2020, pp. 314-319, doi: 10.1109/TENCON50793.2020.9293735.
R. A. Aguirre, L. D. T. Narcise and J. R. V. Repollo, “Analysis of the Optimal Allocation of Intermittent Distributed Generators in an Unbalanced Distribution Network Using Stochastic Load Flow,” 2019 9th International Conference on Power and Energy Systems (ICPES), Perth, WA, Australia, 2019, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICPES47639.2019.9105369.
A. J. J. Miras, J. P. P. Manzano, R. A. Aguirre and K. M. V. Aquino, “Sizing and Siting of a Concentrating Solar Power Plant in an Unbalanced Radial Distribution System,” 2019 IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Macao, China, 2019, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/APPEEC45492.2019.8994631.
R. A. Aguirre, R. M. Dayapera and C. P. C. C. Caampued, “Effect of Load Models on the Optimal Allocation of Solar and Wind Distributed Generation Using Stochastic Approach,” Philippine e-Journal for Applied Research and Development, vol. 9, pp. 1-13, 2019. Available at: https://pejard.slu.edu.ph/vol.9/2019.07.19.pdf.
K. C. C. Laconico and R. A. Aguirre, “Optimal Load Balancing and Capacitor Sizing and Siting of an Unbalanced Radial Distribution Network,” 2019 IEEE PES GTD Grand International Conference and Exposition Asia (GTD Asia), Bangkok, Thailand, 2019, pp. 939-944, doi: 10.1109/GTDAsia.2019.8715965.
R. A. Aguirre, C. P. C. C. Caampued and R. M. Dayapera, “Determination of Hosting Capacity of Solar and Wind Distributed Generation (DG) Using Stochastic Approach,” TENCON 2018 – 2018 IEEE Region 10 Conference, Jeju, Korea (South), 2018, pp. 1960-1965, doi: 10.1109/TENCON.2018.8650071.
R. M. Dayapera and R. A. Aguirre, “Determination of Penetration Limit of Solar Distributed Generation (DG) Considering Multiple Bus Integration,” 2018 IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 2018, pp. 508-513, doi: 10.1109/APPEEC.2018.8566493.
C. P. C. C. Caampued and R. A. Aguirre, “Determination of Penetration Limit of Wind Distributed Generation (DG) Considering Multiple Bus Integration,” 2018 IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia, 2018, pp. 370-375, doi: 10.1109/APPEEC.2018.8566589.
J. K. L. Caasi and R. A. Aguirre, “Comparative analysis of the optimal siting and sizing on different solar distributed generation models through stochastic method,” 2016 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies – Asia (ISGT-Asia), Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 2016, pp. 485-490, doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2016.7796433.
L. D. T. Narcise and R. A. Aguirre, “Comparative analysis of optimal allocation for different wind distributed generation models using stochastic approach,” 2016 IEEE Innovative Smart Grid Technologies – Asia (ISGT-Asia), Melbourne, VIC, Australia, 2016, pp. 46-51, doi: 10.1109/ISGT-Asia.2016.7796359.
R. A. Aguirre and D. X. S. Bobis, “Improved power flow program for unbalanced radial distribution systems including voltage dependent loads,” 2016 IEEE 6th International Conference on Power Systems (ICPS), New Delhi, India, 2016, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/ICPES.2016.7584139.
R. A. Aguirre and M. A. A. Pedrasa, “Comparative Analysis of Different Modeling Approaches in the Optimal Allocation of Embedded Generator,” 8th AUN Seed-NET Regional Conference on Electrical & Electronics Engineering (RCEEE 2015), Philippines, 2015.
R. A. Aguirre and M. A. A. Pedrasa, “Comparative Analysis of Different Modeling Approaches in the Optimal Allocation of Embedded Generator,” 8th AUN Seed-NET Regional Conference on Electrical & Electronics Engineering (RCEEE 2015), Philippines, 2015.

Project Involvements:

Pre-feasibility Study of Napier Biomass Power Plant in Mindanao RA Aguirre (Project Leader)
PCARI Research and Instructional Infrastructure for Mentoring and Collaboration, Expanded Project (PRIME+) KCC Agno, RA Aguirre, ED Dulce, ALC Pintor, JPA Ramoso
(Project Staff)
BALMEO, AURELIO JR. A.

ENGR. AURELIO A. BALMEO, JR.

Instructor 3

aabalmeo@up.edu.ph

Educational Background:

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

Research Interests:

  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy Economics and Systems Evaluation
  • Electric Vehicles and Components
  • Power Systems

Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=0znXtw0AAAAJ&hl=en

ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0189-3045

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ajbalmeo 

    Publications:

    Balmeo Jr. AA,Aguirre Jr. RA,Castillo MDG,Maguindayao EJHandManzano JPP. (2023). Comparative analysis of unidirectional and bidirectional electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) optimal configuration in an IEEE 37-bus feeder system using Genetic Algorithm. The Palawan Scientist, 15(2): 41-54. https://doi.org/10.69721/TPS.J.2023.15.2.05
    Aurelio A. Balmeo, Jr.,Rodolfo A. Aguirre, Jr.,Ma. Danica G. Castillo,Edward Joseph H. Maguindayao, andJohn Paul P. Manzano, “Comparative Analysis of Unidirectional and Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) Optimal Configuration in an IEEE 37-Bus Feeder System using Genetic Algorithm,” 2nd International Conference on Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (Conference Proceeding)
    BUNDOC, PAUL EUGENE DELFIN C.

    ASST. PROF. PAUL EUGENE DELFIN C. BUNDOC, MSc

    Assistant Professor 1

    pcbundoc@up.edu.ph

    Educational Background:

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

    Research Interests:

    • Smart Grids
    • Power System Data Analytics
    • Power System Resilience and Reliability

     

    Publications:

    Gerald A. Abantao, Jessa Alesna Ibañez, Paul Eugene Delfin Bundoc, Lean Lorenzo F. Blas, Xaviery N. Penisa, Eugene A. Esparcia, Michael T. Castro, Karl Ezra Pilario, Adonis Emmanuel D. Tio, Ivan Benedict Nilo C. Cruz, Joey D. Ocon, and Carl Michael F. Odulio. Utility-scale grid-connected microgrid planning framework for sustainable renewable energy integration. Energies, 17(20):5206, October 2024.
    Gerald A. Abantao, Jessa A. Ibañez, Paul Eugene Delfin C. Bundoc, Lean Lorenzo F. Blas, Xaviery N. Penisa, Eugene A. Esparcia, Michael T. Castro, Roger Victor E. Buendia, Karl Ezra S. Pilario, Adonis Emmanuel D. Tio, Ivan Benedict Nilo C. Cruz, Joey D. Ocon, and Carl Michael F. Odulio. Reconceptualizing reliability indices as metrics to quantify power distribution system resilience. Energies, 17(8):1909, April 2024.
    Abantao Gerald A., Ibanez Jessa A., Bundoc Paul Eugene Delfin C., Blas Lean Lorenzo, Penisa Xaviery N., Pilario Karl Ezra S., Tio Adonis Emmanuel D. C., Cruz Ivan Benedict Nilo C., Ocon Joey D., and Odulio Carl Michael F. Generation and network planning of utility-scale grid-connected microgrids. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 103:877–882, 2023.

     

    Project Involvements:

    Dynaslope PEDC Bundoc (Science Research Specialist 1)
    PCARI IIID-2015-10: Resilient Electricity Grids PEDC Bundoc (University Researcher 1)
    Market-based Electric Power Transmission Network Planning PEDC Bundoc (University Researcher 1)
    Pilot Study for Integrating Microgrid and Distributed Renewable Energy Sources for an Electric Cooperative PEDC Bundoc (Science Research Specialist 2)
    Center for Air Research in Urban Environments Project 5: Development of Filter Media, eBC and VOC Sensors for Local Conditions PEDC Bundoc (Science Research Specialist 2)
    CATRIZ, RODERICK L.

    ASST. PROF. RODERICK L. CATRIZ, MEng

    Assistant Professor 7

    rlcatriz@up.edu.ph

    Educational Background:

    Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering (ongoing) University of Southern Queensland
    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:

    • Power Systems
    • Earthing and Grounding

     

    Publications:

    A.L. Fajardo, R.M.C. Amongo, R.L. Catriz, D.C. Suministrado, M.C. Petingco, M.J.B. Reyes, V.O. San Pedro and J.L. Dela Cruz, “Performance Evaluation of Centrifucal Pump-as-Turbine for Micro Hydro Applications,” Philippine Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Vol. 19, No. 2, 2023.
    R. L. Catriz and T. Ahfock, “An Investigation into Wooden Pole Fire Inception Threshold in a Single Wire Earth Return System under Drought Conditions,” 29th Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC), 2019.
    R. L. Catriz, R. M. C. Amongo, A. L. Fajardo and C. B. Juan, “Analysis on the Voltage Drop of Off-Grid Single Wire Earth Return (SWER) Distribution Line and its Potential Applications in a Micro-hydro System,” Philippine Journal of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Vol. 9, No. 1, 2014.
    CUNANAN, JULIUS CESAR P.

    ENGR. JULIUS CESAR P. CUNANAN

    Instructor 2

    jpcunanan1@up.edu.ph

    Educational Background:

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

    Research Interests:

    • Electricity Market
    • Energy Engineering
    • ElectriCl Power Industry

    DULCE, ELVIN D.

    ASST. PROF. ELVIN D. DULCE, PhD

    Assistant Professor 7

    eddulce@up.edu.ph

    Educational Background:

    Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronics Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman
    Master of Science in Electrical Engineering University of the Philippines Diliman
    Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (cum laude) University of the Philippines Los Baños

    Research Interests:

    • Retail Electricity Markets
    • Power System Reliability
    • Energy Management Optimization
    • Electrical Machines
    • Renewable Energy

    Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=dP-c7YAAAAAJ&hl=en 

     

    Publications:

    E. D. Dulce and M. Angelo A. Pedrasa, “Effects of Forecast Uncertainties on the Energy Management Optimization for Retail Electricity Customers Under CUF-Based Contracts,” 2024 6th Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM), Budapest, Hungary, 2024, pp. 665-670, doi: 10.1109/GPECOM61896.2024.10582710.
    E. D. Dulce, “Path to Net Zero: 2030 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Projections for the Philippine Power Generation,” 2024 6th Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM), Budapest, Hungary, 2024, pp. 507-511, doi: 10.1109/GPECOM61896.2024.10582729.
    E. D. Dulce and M. A. A. Pedrasa, “Energy Management Optimization for Retail Electricity Customers Under CUF-Based Contracts,” 2024 IEEE Conference on Technologies for Sustainability (SusTech), Portland, OR, USA, 2024, pp. 78-83, doi: 10.1109/SusTech60925.2024.10553443.
    E. D. Dulce, “Metamodels for the Performance of a 1-kWp Grid-Tied Residential Mono-Si Solar PV System with Net-Metering in Metro Manila, Philippines,” 2024 International Conference on Green Energy, Computing and Sustainable Technology (GECOST), Miri Sarawak, Malaysia, 2024, pp. 375-380, doi: 10.1109/GECOST60902.2024.10474957.
    K. D. Ureta and E. D. Dulce, “Evaluation of the Capacity Value of a Solar Power Plant in the Visayas Grid, Philippines”, Poster Paper, 2021 International Symposium on Advanced Technology-19, University of the Philippines Los Baños, January 14, 2021.
    E.D. Dulce and R. D. Del Mundo, “Development of Models and Methodology for the Reliability Evaluation of Two Interconnected Power Systems”, Philippine Engineering Journal, Vol. 39, No. 2: 51-74, December 2018.
    E.D. Dulce and R. D. Del Mundo, “Reliability Evaluation of Two Interconnected Power Systems Incorporating Intermittency and Seasonal Variation in Generation and Load Forecast Uncertainty”, 11th Engineering Research and Development for Technology Conference, Philippines, 2015.

     

    Project Involvements:

    Development of Technical Standards for Poultry Dressing Plant (PAES 422-1:2012 and PAES 422-2:2012) ED Dulce
    (Technical Committee Member)
    PCARI Research and Instructional Infrastructure for Mentoring and Collaboration, Expanded Project (PRIME+) KCC Agno, RA Aguirre, ED Dulce, ALC Pintor, JPA Ramoso
    (Project Staff)

     

    Awards:

    • 2019 UPLB Outstanding Teacher Award (Physical Sciences – Junior Faculty Category)
    • 2021 CEAT Outstanding Teacher Award
    • 2021 CEAT Outstanding Junior Faculty Award
    GARCIA, GENEV YESIREE R.

    ASST. PROF. GENEV YESIREE R. GARCIA, MSc

     Assistant Professor 4

    gmrodriguezgarcia@up.edu.ph

    Educational Background:

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

    Research Interests:

    • Power Plant
    • Operation and Maintenance
    • Energy Planning
    • Energy

      Publications:

      E. P. Delos Reyes,R. A. Aguirre, G. Y. R. Garcia and K. J. R. Rosano, “Sizing of Battery Energy Storage System in a Photovoltaic Off-Grid DC Microgrid Incorporating a Lithium-ion Linear Degradation Model,” 2022 IEEE PES 14th Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Melbourne, Australia, 2022, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/APPEEC53445.2022.10072110.
      G. Yesiree, M. Rodriguez-Garcia, and M.-A. M. Tamayao-Kieke, “Formulating an Optimal Energy Mix for Palawan Island using Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis and Goal Programming,” Philippine e-Journal for Applied Research and Development, Vol. 11, pp. 36–53, 2021.
      GONZALES, GABRIELA M.

      ASST. PROF. GABRIELA MONICA M. GONZALES, MEnergy

      Assistant Professor 2

      gmgonzales1@up.edu.ph

      Educational Background:

      Master of Energy (First Class Honours) University of Auckland
      Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering University of the Philippines Los Baños

      Research Interests:

      • Energy Economics
      • Renewable Energy Policies
      • Energy Technologies and Resources
      • Social and Environmental Impacts of Energy Systems

        Publications:

        Ramos, A. and Gonzales, G.M. “Techno-economic Analysis of a Grid-tied Rooftop Solar PV System for a Public Elementary School in Laguna, Philippines using HOMER Pro”, Philippine e-Journal for Applied Research and Development, Volume 14, 2024, pp15-29
        Alvis, T.J. and Gonzales G.M.M. “Testing the Effect of Active Water Cooling using Perforated Tubes on the Power Generation of a 5- Watt Polycrystalline Solar Photovoltaic Panel”, Philippine e-Journal for Applied Research and Development, Volume 13, 2023, pp44-54.
        Jaurigue, M. A., Rosano, K. J. R., Gonzales, G. M. M., & Ureta, K. D. (2022). Micro-Hydropower Generator Feasibility Study with Inflow Variations Consideration. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (iCEAT). Held online, February 23-24, 2022.
        G.M.M. Gonzales and S. Poletti, “An Assessment of the Renewable Energy Sector of the Philippines through SWOT Analysis”, Philippine e-Journal for Applied Research and Development, Vol. 11, 2021.
        LEBOSADA, MA. DANICA C.

        ENGR. MA. DANICA C. LEBOSADA

        Instructor 4

        mgcastillo@up.edu.ph

         

        Educational Background:

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

        Research Interests:

        • Electricity Market
        • Renewable Energy
        • Power Systems

         

        ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-1640-9591 

         LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danicalebosada/ 

           

          Publications:

          Manzano, J. P. P. and Lebosada, M. D. C. (2025). “Electric vehicle fast charging station allocation on a coupled distribution-transportation network with randomly distributed photovoltaic modules”. Philippine e-Journal for Applied Research and Development (PeJARD), 15(2025), 25-43.
          Aurelio A. Balmeo, Jr., Rodolfo A. Aguirre, Jr., Ma. Danica G. Castillo, Edward Joseph H. Maguindayao, and John Paul P. Manzano, “Comparative Analysis of Unidirectional and Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) Optimal Configuration in an IEEE 37-Bus Feeder System using Genetic Algorithm,” 2nd International Conference on Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (Conference Proceeding)
          Balmeo Jr. AA, Aguirre Jr. RA, Castillo MDG, Maguindayao EJH and Manzano JPP. (2023). Comparative analysis of unidirectional and bidirectional electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) optimal configuration in an IEEE 37-bus feeder system using Genetic Algorithm. The Palawan Scientist, 15(2): 41-54. https://doi.org/10.69721/TPS.J.2023.15.2.05
          MABILANGAN, RAYMOND S.

          ASST. PROF. RAYMOND S. MABILANGAN, MSc

          Assistant Professor 1

          rsmabilangan@up.edu.ph

          On Study Leave

          Educational Background:

          Master of Science – Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering (ongoing) Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology
          Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (cum laude) University of the Philippines Los Baños

          Research Interests:

          • Energy
          • Power Systems
          MAGHIRANG, ALVIN G.

          ENGR. ALVIN G. MAGHIRANG

          Instructor 2

          agmaghirang@up.edu.ph

          Educational Background:

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

          Research Interests:

          • Renewable Energy
          • Power Systems
          • Electrical Machines
          • Machine Learning
            MAGUINDAYAO, EDWARD JOSEPH H.

            ENGR. EDWARD JOSEPH H. MAGUINDAYAO

            Instructor 6

            ehmaguindayao@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 System Reliability
            • Power System Operations
            • Electric Power Industry Regulation

            Google Scholar: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=ZC27-7UAAAAJ&hl=en

            ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9271-7269

             LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejhmaguindayao/ 

              Publications:

              Ruth Anne Tanlioco Gonocruz, Yoshikuni Yoshida, Nathanael E. Silava, Rodolfo A. Aguirre, Edward Joseph H. Maguindayao, Akito Ozawa, & Jairo Vazquez Santiago (2024). A multi-scenario evaluation of the energy transition mechanism in the Philippines towards decarbonization: Journal of Cleaner Production, 438, 140819. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140819
              Balmeo Jr. AA, Aguirre Jr. RA, Castillo MDG, Maguindayao EJH and Manzano JPP. (2023). Comparative analysis of unidirectional and bidirectional electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) optimal configuration in an IEEE 37-bus feeder system using Genetic Algorithm. The Palawan Scientist, 15(2): 41-54. https://doi.org/10.69721/TPS.J.2023.15.2.05
              Ruth Anne Tanlioco Gonocruz, Yoshikuni Yoshida, Akito Ozawa, Rodolfo A. Aguirre, & Edward Joseph H. Maguindayao (2023). Impacts of agrivoltaics in rural electrification and decarbonization in the Philippines: Applied Energy, 350, 121832. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apenergy.2023.121832  
              Aurelio A. Balmeo, Jr., Rodolfo A. Aguirre, Jr., Ma. Danica G. Castillo, Edward Joseph H. Maguindayao, andJohn Paul P. Manzano, “Comparative Analysis of Unidirectional and Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) Optimal Configuration in an IEEE 37-Bus Feeder System using Genetic Algorithm,” 2nd International Conference on Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (Conference Proceeding)
              MANZANO, JOHN PAUL P.

              ASST. PROF. JOHN PAUL P. MANZANO, MEng

              Assistant Professor 2

              jpmanzano@up.edu.ph

              Educational Background:

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

              Research Interests:

              • Electric Power Systems
              • Smart Grid
              • Electric Vehicles
              • Concentrated Solar Power Plant
              • Power Quality

              Google Scholar:https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=DJfU92QAAAAJ 

              ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3966-4923 

              LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-manzano/ 

               

              Publications:

              Manzano, J. P. P. and Lebosada, M. D. C. (2025). “Electric vehicle fast charging station allocation on a coupled distribution-transportation network with randomly distributed photovoltaic modules”. Philippine e-Journal for Applied Research and Development (PeJARD), 15(2025), 25-43.
              Magno, C. M. A., Manzano, J. P. P., and Aguirre, R. A. (2024). “Comparison of Parabolic Trough Concentrated Solar Power and Photovoltaic Plants with and without Energy Storage using NSGA-II”. 2024 6th Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM). https://doi.org/10.1109/GPECOM61896.2024.10582632
              Aguirre Jr., R. A., Aquino, K. M. V., Manzano, J. P. P., Peñaflor, E. R., and Elepaño, A. R. (2024). “Technical feasibility of a concentrated solar power plant in the Philippines: a case study in Tacurong city, Sultan Kudarat”. Philippine e-Journal for Applied Research and Development (PeJARD), 14(2024), 30-48.
              Balmeo Jr. AA, Aguirre Jr. RA, Castillo MDG, Maguindayao EJH and Manzano JPP. (2023). Comparative analysis of unidirectional and bidirectional electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) optimal configuration in an IEEE 37-bus feeder system using Genetic Algorithm. The Palawan Scientist, 15(2): 41-54. https://doi.org/10.69721/TPS.J.2023.15.2.05
              Aurelio A. Balmeo, Jr., Rodolfo A. Aguirre, Jr., Ma. Danica G. Castillo, Edward Joseph H. Maguindayao, and John Paul P. Manzano, “Comparative Analysis of Unidirectional and Bidirectional Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS) Optimal Configuration in an IEEE 37-Bus Feeder System using Genetic Algorithm,” 2nd International Conference on Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (Conference Proceeding)
              A. L. C. Catap, R. A. Aguirre and J. P. P. Manzano, “Parameter and Siting Optimization of Concentrated Solar Power – Parabolic Trough Distributed Generation Using Elitist Non-dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm,” 2023 5th Global Power, Energy and Communication Conference (GPECOM), Nevsehir, Turkiye, 2023, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/GPECOM58364.2023.10175820.
              E.J.H. Maguindayao and J.P.P. Manzano, “Catastrophic Days Determination using Heuristic, and Box and Whisker Methods in the Philippines’ Electric Power Distribution System”, Philippine e-Journal for Applied Research and Development, Vol. 10, pp. 35-49, 2020. 
              R. F. N. Alvar, R. A. Aguirre and J. P. P. Manzano, “Multi-objective Optimization of Parabolic Trough Concentrated Solar Power with Thermal Energy Storage Plant Parameters using Elitist Nondominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm,” 2020 IEEE REGION 10 CONFERENCE (TENCON), Osaka, Japan, 2020, pp. 314-319, doi: 10.1109/TENCON50793.2020.9293735.
              A. J. J. Miras, J. P. P. Manzano, R. A. Aguirre and K. M. V. Aquino, “Sizing and Siting of a Concentrating Solar Power Plant in an Unbalanced Radial Distribution System,” 2019 IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Macao, China, 2019, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/APPEEC45492.2019.8994631.
              MIRAS, ADRIANE JOSHUA J.

              ENGR. ADRIANE JOSHUA J. MIRAS

              Instructor 5

              ajmiras@up.edu.ph

              Educational Background:

              Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (magna cum laude) University of the Philippines Los Baños

              Research Interests:

              • Power Systems
              • Power Plant Operations
              • Renewable Energy
              • Electricity Market

                Publications:

                A. J. J. Miras, J. P. P. Manzano, R. A. Aguirre and K. M. V. Aquino, “Sizing and Siting of a Concentrating Solar Power Plant in an Unbalanced Radial Distribution System,” 2019 IEEE PES Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC), Macao, China, 2019, pp. 1-6, doi: 10.1109/APPEEC45492.2019.8994631.
                PEÑAFLOR, ERISON R.

                ENGR. ERISON R. PEÑAFLOR

                Instructor 5

                erpenaflor@up.edu.ph

                Educational Background:

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

                Research Interests:

                • Power and Energy Systems
                • Systems Modelling and Decision Making
                • Energy Conversion and Storage
                • Decarbonization
                • Renewable Energy

                  Publications:

                  Aguirre Jr., R. A., Aquino, K. M. V., Manzano, J. P. P., Peñaflor, E. R., and Elepaño, A. R. (2024). “Technical feasibility of a concentrated solar power plant in the Philippines: a case study in Tacurong city, Sultan Kudarat”. Philippine e-Journal for Applied Research and Development (PeJARD), 14(2024), 30-48.
                  Somera, J. J. M., Aguirre, R. A., Silava, N. E., & Peñaflor, E. R. (2023, December). Optimal Siting of Battery Energy Storage System with Multiple PVDG Penetration Levels Considering the Duck Curve Phenomenon. In 2023 IEEE PES 15th Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. Chiang Mai, Thailand. 10.1109/APPEEC57400.2023.10561981 
                  SILAVA, NATHANAEL E.

                  ASST. PROF. NATHANAEL E. SILAVA

                  Assistant Professor 1

                  nesilava1@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:

                  • Renewable Energy
                  • Energy Modeling and Optimization
                  • Sustainable Transportation
                  • Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation
                  • Power Reliability and Resiliency

                    Publications:

                    Ruth Anne Tanlioco Gonocruz, Yoshikuni Yoshida, Nathanael E. Silava,Rodolfo A. Aguirre,Edward Joseph H. Maguindayao, Akito Ozawa, & Jairo Vazquez Santiago (2024). A multi-scenario evaluation of the energy transition mechanism in the Philippines towards decarbonization: Journal of Cleaner Production, 438, 140819. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2024.140819
                    Somera, J. J. M., Aguirre, R. A., Silava, N. E., & Peñaflor, E. R. (2023, December). Optimal Siting of Battery Energy Storage System with Multiple PVDG Penetration Levels Considering the Duck Curve Phenomenon. In 2023 IEEE PES 15th Asia-Pacific Power and Energy Engineering Conference (APPEEC) (pp. 1-6). IEEE. Chiang Mai, Thailand. 10.1109/APPEEC57400.2023.10561981
                    URETA, KYRSTYNNE D.

                    ENGR. KYRSTYNNE D. URETA

                    Instructor 5

                    kdureta@up.edu.ph

                    On Study Leave

                    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:

                    • Reliability of Power Systems
                    • Renewable Energy
                    • Electricity Market

                      Publications:

                      Jaurigue, M. A., Rosano, K. J. R., Gonzales, G. M. M., & Ureta, K. D. (2022). Micro-Hydropower Generator Feasibility Study with Inflow Variations Consideration. In Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (iCEAT). Held online, February 23-24, 2022.
                      K. D. Ureta and E. D. Dulce, “Evaluation of the Capacity Value of a Solar Power Plant in the Visayas Grid, Philippines”, Poster Paper, 2021 International Symposium on Advanced Technology-19, University of the Philippines Los Baños, January 14, 2021.