CLSU-ERDT

Mission & Vision

Our Purpose & Direction

Driving innovation through advanced engineering education and research excellence.

Our Mission

To develop world-class engineers and researchers through advanced graduate education and cutting-edge research programs that address national development priorities and contribute to global technological advancement.

Our Vision

To be the premier center of excellence in engineering research and development, producing innovative leaders who drive sustainable technological solutions for national competitiveness and global impact.

About ERDT

What is ERDT?

Understanding the Engineering Research & Development for Technology program and its impact.

Engineering Research & Development for Technology

The ERDT program is a flagship initiative of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) designed to accelerate the country's technological development through advanced engineering education and research. Established to address the critical need for highly skilled engineers and researchers, ERDT has become the premier scholarship program for graduate studies in engineering.

Advanced Education

Comprehensive graduate programs in engineering and technology fields.

Cutting-edge Research

Innovative research projects addressing national development needs.

Industry Collaboration

Strong partnerships with leading universities and industry.

ERDT at CLSU

About ERDT at CLSU

Specialized focus on Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering for sustainable development.

Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering Excellence

The Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program at Central Luzon State University (CLSU) is part of a prestigious consortium of eight Philippine universities, funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Focused on Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering (ABE), CLSU's ERDT scholarship supports Master's and PhD students in conducting high-impact research to address national challenges like food security, sustainable agriculture, and environmental resilience.

Food Security

Innovative solutions for sustainable food production systems.

Sustainable Agriculture

Eco-friendly farming technologies and practices.

Environmental Resilience

Climate-adaptive ecosystem engineering solutions.

Research Excellence

High-impact research addressing national challenges.

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Be part of the next generation of agricultural engineers driving innovation for sustainable development.

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Master's & PhD Programs

Full Scholarship Support

Consortium Partners

Our Partner Universities

Collaborating with leading educational institutions across the Philippines

ADMU

CLSU

DLSU

MSU-IIT

UPD

UPLB

USC

ADMU

CLSU

DLSU

MSU-IIT

UPD

UPLB

USC

Faculty & Leadership

Meet Our Distinguished Faculty

Learn from leading experts and researchers who are shaping the future of agricultural and biosystems engineering.

ROY SEARCA JOSE P. DELA CRUZ

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering

Specialization

: Sustainable development and emerging contaminants

JOHN PAULO C. SACDALAN

Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Land, Air, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering

MELBA D. DENSON

Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Bioenergy, Bioproducts, Bio-oil Fractionation, Bio-oil Upgrading to Biofuels, Computational Modeling

CAROLYN GRACE S. ALMEROL

Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Crop processing, Soil and water management

SYLVESTER A. BADUA

Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Machine Systems, Mechanization, Instrumentation

KHAVEE AGUSTUS W. BOTANGEN

Doctor of Philosophy in Computer and Information Science

Specialization

Information systems, service-oriented computing, recommender systems, Ubiquitous computing, and data analytics

CLAIRE MARIE M. CASTILLO

Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Land, Air, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Soil and Water management, Precision Agriculture, Pressurized Irrigation System, GIS application in agriculture

MARVIN M. CINENSE

Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Machine Systems, Mechanization, Instrumentation

ARMANDO N. ESPINO JR.

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Biological Sciences

Specialization

Soil and water management, precision and digital agriculture, irrigation engineering, GIS application in agriculture, fisheries and natural resources

JONATHAN V. FABULA

Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Machinery systems, liquid application technologies, precision agriculture, soil and water management, and agricultural mechanization

JEANNIE ROSE G. FABULA

Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Soil and water management, Precision Agriculture, Aquaponic System Agricultural Mechanization, Conservation Engineering

ANAZEL P. GAMILA

Doctor in Information Technology

Specialization

Computer networks, Cyber security

JOEL G. JUVINAL

Doctor of Philosophy in Bioscience Engineering

Specialization

Food Sciences and Nutrition

JEFFREY A. LAVARIAS

Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Crop Processing, Postharvest Handling and Storage Management, Shelf-life studies, Agricultural mechanization

NEMESIO A. MACABALE JR.

Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Specialization

Data communication networks, wireless networks, cooperative community mesh networks, university information systems, geographic information systems

VITALIANA U. MALAMUG

Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Soil and water management, Renewable energy

WENDY C. MATEO

Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Crop Process Engineering, Biomass Conversion, Carbon-based Catalyst

MARLON A. NAAGAS

Doctor in Information Technology

Specialization

Computer networks, cyber security and ethical hacking

CHRISTOPHER S. PASCUAL

Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Aquaculture Engineering, Vertical Farming, Soilless Agriculture, Controlled Environment Agriculture, Agricultural Structures

ANJELA C. TOLENTINO

Doctor in Information Technology

Specialization

Analytics, Computer Networks, Information Systems

ELMAR M. VILLOTA

Doctor of Philosophy in Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Specialization

Food Processing, Food Engineering, Bioenergy, Biofuels, Bio products, Bio-conversion Sustainability, Circular Bio economy, Activated Carbon, Pyrolysis

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