The following are appointed as Faculty Research Advisers/Coordinators for CREST.
- Jose B. Lazaro, Jr.
- Catherine S. Salvador
- Kristine Joyce P. Ortiz
- Rolando V. Bitor
- Monette M. Loy-a
- John Lemuel R. Lontoc
- Maria Carmela F. Capul
Research Centers
Center for Research in Emerging and Sustainable Technologies (CREST)
The Center for Research on Emerging and Sustainable Technologies (CREST) is an interdisciplinary research and innovation center spearheaded by the Computer Engineering (CpE) Program, in collaboration with the Electrical Engineering (EE) and Chemical Engineering (ChE) Programs under the Mapúa Institute of Technology at Laguna (MITL). CREST serves as a platform for advancing research, innovation, technology development, and knowledge transfer to address technological, industrial, environmental, energy, and societal challenges.
Aligned with the Computer Engineering research thrust, “Sustainable System Solutions and Technologically Advanced Engineering Applications Towards Emerging Computing Trends,” the Center brings together faculty researchers, students, industry practitioners, government agencies, and research partners to transform innovative concepts into practical, sustainable solutions.
Contact Information
Center for Research in Emerging and Sustainable Technologies
Managing College: Mapúa Institute of Technology at Laguna (MITL – CpE/EE Programs)
Location: E408B, Rizal Building
Lead Researchers: Maribelle D. Nicerio & Jesuniño R. Aquino
Email: [email protected] & [email protected]
Research Team
Vision
To be a leading research center recognized as an interdisciplinary center of excellence in emerging and sustainable technologies in developing sustainable system solutions and technologically advanced engineering applications that drive innovation, support emerging computing trends, and contribute to global sustainable development, advancing innovative, intelligent, and environmentally responsible solutions that contribute to industrial development, environmental stewardship, and improved quality of life.
Mission
The Center for Research in Emerging and Sustainable Technologies is committed to:
- Advancing interdisciplinary research in emerging and sustainable technologies through the combined expertise of Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Chemical Engineering.
- Developing innovative technological solutions addressing challenges in intelligent systems, energy, manufacturing, industrial processes, environmental protection, and sustainable development.
- Promoting multi-stakeholder collaboration among faculty, students, academic programs, industry, government agencies, research institutions, and communities.
- Strengthening institutional research capabilities through access to modern laboratories, specialized equipment, technical mentoring, and collaborative opportunities.
- Supporting the development of prototypes, systems, processes, and technologies that demonstrate practical, scalable, and sustainable applications.
- Promote responsible innovation and sustainability by considering technological, environmental, economic, social, ethical, safety, and security dimensions throughout the research process.
- Encourage intellectual property generation, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of viable research outputs in coordination with appropriate institutional offices and external partners.
- Driving responsible innovation, intellectual property generation, technology transfer, and commercialization of viable research outputs to address local, national, and global needs.
Research Thrust
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computing, and Intelligent Systems: Intelligent systems, predictive modeling, computer vision, natural language processing, edge/cloud computing, digital twins, and decision-support systems.
- Internet of Things, Embedded Systems, and Smart Technologies: Interconnected smart devices, wireless sensor networks, cyber-physical systems, FPGA/microcontroller development, and smart infrastructure (smart cities, buildings, and precision agriculture).
- Electrical Power, Renewable Energy, and Smart Energy Systems: Renewable energy generation, solar systems, smart grids/microgrids, power electronics, energy storage, and efficiency monitoring.
- Robotics, Automation, and Intelligent Control Systems: Mechatronics, industrial and process automation, autonomous systems, and human-machine interfaces.
- Sustainable Chemical Processes and Green Technologies: Green engineering, cleaner production, waste minimization, resource recovery, and water/wastewater treatment processes.
- Environmental Monitoring and Pollution Control: Environmental sensing arrays, air and water quality monitoring, pollution detection, and environmental data analytics.
- Waste-to-Resource and Circular Economy Technologies: Waste-to-energy technologies, biomass utilization, material recycling, by-product valorization, and circular manufacturing.
- Cybersecurity, Networks, and Secure Industrial Systems: Network security, IoT/embedded device security, secure communication protocols, and industrial control system protection.
- Advanced Materials, Sensors, and Emerging Technologies: Smart functional materials, energy-related materials, and physical, chemical, and environmental sensor integration.
- Sustainable and Resilient Communities: Disaster risk reduction technologies, early-warning systems, community-level energy and water systems, climate resilience, and assistive technologies.
- Biomedical Engineering Applications: Internet of Medical Things (IoMT), wearable health monitoring devices, healthcare data analytics, bioinformatics, and digital health records.
