UST Electronics Engineering Department

[New Publication]

Congratulations to Engr. Nikko John Leo S. Lobos, M.Sc., for his new publication entitled “Energy, passivity, and diffusive representations in anisotropic fractional Maxwell–Cole–Cole media” in The European Physical Journal Plus, a Q1 journal published by Springer Nature with a Cite Factor of 5.2.

This study provides a rigorous energy framework for complex, memory-dependent materials (Maxwell–Cole–Cole media) to show how fractional polarization history naturally separates into stored energy and internal dissipation. By linking these memory dynamics to classic electromagnetic principles, it proves the model is physically stable, passive, and consistent with real-world dielectric loss, wave attenuation, and step-response behaviors.

Access the journal at 10.1140/epjp/s13360-026-08338-5.

We are thrilled to announce that 14 faculty members from the UST - Electronics Engineering Department were recognized as inaugural members of the newly launched Research Center for Engineering and Technological Sciences (RCETS)!

The recognition took place during RCETS's Official Grand Launch and Inauguration Ceremony on September 2, 2026, at the Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati Building, University of Santo Tomas, Manila. This incredible milestone highlights our faculty's dedication to cutting-edge research, technological advancement, and academic leadership.

Join us in congratulating our faculty researchers across their respective research clusters as they help drive the future of engineering innovation!

RCETS Inaugural Director
Asst. Prof. Seigfred V. Prado, PhD, SMIEEE

Faculty Researchers by Cluster:

Cluster 1: Advanced Electronics and Materials Engineering
Asst. Prof. Cristine Jin D.S. Estrada, Ph.D. – Cluster Head
Asst. Prof. Kristan Bryan C. Simbulan, Ph.D.

Cluster 2: Bioengineering and Biosystems Technology
Assoc. Prof. Edison A. Roxas, PhD, PECE – Cluster Head
Asst. Prof. Seigfred V. Prado, PhD, SMIEEE
Asst. Prof. Gabriel Rodnei M. Geslani, MSc

Cluster 3: Advanced Data, Communications, and Computational Intelligence Systems
Assoc. Prof. Josyl Mariela R. Reyes, PhD – Cluster Head
Prof. Angelo R. dela Cruz, PhD, PECE
Assoc. Prof. Jojo F. Blanza, PhD
Asst. Prof. Kanny Krizzy D. Serrano, PhD (Cand.)
Asst. Prof. Jehiel D. Santos, MPhil
Engr. Reymond D. Serafica, MSc

Cluster 4: Dynamic Systems, Robotics, and Automation
Engr. Robert Martin C. Santiago, Ph.D.
Asst. Prof. Mary Grace Ann C. Bautista, PhD (Cand.)

Cluster 6: Integrated Systems Engineering and Technological Innovations
Asst. Prof. Ma. Luisa T. Asilo, MEng

Congratulations to all our faculty researchers! Your UST-ECE family is very proud of you!

Congratulations to all students and academic staff from the Electronics Engineering Department who participated in the UST-CYCU Joint Engineering and Technology Research Symposium 2026, held at the Saint Pier Giorgio Frassati Building, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, last September 3, 2026.

Dr. Seigfred Prado delivered a keynote lecture titled “Engineering the Future of Neurotechnology, Neuromodulation, and Neurotherapeutics for Human Health and Wellbeing”.

Dr. Cristine Jin Estrada presented the study “Performance Evaluation of Lead-Free
Thin-Film Multi-Junction Perovskite Solar Cells (PSCs)”, while Asst. Prof. Jehiel Santos, MPhil, discussed the research titled “Cellular Bands for Wireless Sensing Applications Using Software-Defined Radio”.

UST-ECE graduate students also showcased the following research titles:

1. Quantifying the Contamination Effect: A Baseline Study for Environment Independent Wi-Fi Activity Recognition (Jhon Vic Bardos, supervised by Assoc. Prof. Josyl Mariela R. Reyes, Ph.D.)
2. Visualizing the Spectral Characteristics of Active 4G and 5G Cellular Channels in UST, Manila (Leann Cyrille Jimenez, supervised by Assoc. Prof. Josyl Mariela R. Reyes, Ph.D.)
3. Machine Learning-Based Handwriting Analysis for Autism Spectrum Disorder Detection Using a Sensor-Based Pen (Antonio Miguel Frias, supervised by Assoc. Prof. Edison A. Roxas, Ph.D., PECE)
4. Cognitive Load Classification Among Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Learners Using Sensor-Based Pen Handwriting and Machine Learning (Joseph Den Amores, supervised by Assoc. Prof. Edison A. Roxas, Ph.D., PECE)

UST-ECE undergraduate students also presented the following research studies:

1. Comparative Analysis of Near-End and Far-End Crosstalk Reduction using Dumbbell Defected Ground Structures (supervised by Engr. Reymond D. Serafica, MSc)
2. A Framework for Abnormal Gait Recognition using Wi-Fi CSI in
Non-Line-of-Sight Environments (supervised by Assoc. Prof. Josyl Mariela R. Reyes, Ph.D.)
3. A Proposed Framework for Device Diversity in Cellular Sensing for Human Activity Recognition in Outdoor Environments (supervised by Assoc. Prof. Josyl Mariela R. Reyes, Ph.D.)
4. Analysis of Effects of Resonator Geometries and Nested Resonator Configurations on the Coding Capacity in Chipless RFID Systems (supervised by Engr. Reymond D. Serafica, MSc)

The group of Justin Randall G. Gatus, Garry Socrate L. Norman, and Alyssa C. Ventura, with their researcher supervisor, Engr. Reymond D. Serafica, MSc, was awarded Second Place in the Student Poster Competition for the UST participants. Antonio Miguel C. Frias and Joseph Den T. Amores, with their research supervisor, Assoc. Prof. Edison A. Roxas, Ph.D., PECE, received the Third Place.

Kindly see the individual photos for more details. The ECE Department is proud of you!

[New Publication]

Ever wonder what happens to a black hole's shadow when it gets disturbed? This new theoretical study explores how a temporary ripple changes the light ring around a black hole, comparing standard Einstein gravity against an alternative theory. While the visual differences are incredibly tiny, this research provides a vital mathematical benchmark for what future telescopes might look for!

Congratulations to Engr. Nikko John Leo S. Lobos, M.Sc., for his new publication entitled “Damped critical-curve transients
of a perturbed MOG black hole” in the prestigious Physics Letters B, a Q1 journal published by Elsevier with an Impact Factor of 5.0. The paper is accepted with no revisions.

Access the journal at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physletb.2026.140894

[New Publication]

Congratulations to Engr. Nikko John Leo S. Lobos for his new publication entitled “Exact Spectrum of a Curvature-Adapted Z_{2}^{3} Dunkl-Deng-Fan/Eckart System” in the prestigious journal Physica Scripta, a Q2 journal with an Impact Factor of 2.6.

This study exactly solves a specially constructed quantum-mechanical model, called a radial Dunkl Hamiltonian, in three-dimensional hyperbolic space to examine how negative curvature and reflection symmetry affect energy levels and the existence of bound states.

Access the journal at https://doi.org/10.1088/1402-4896/ae9b49

Join us for an exciting webinar hosted by the 𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

📌 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀

Discover how ECEs are shaping the future of smart, sustainable mass transportation and explore the incredible career paths waiting for you in modern railway engineering!

🎙️ 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿:
𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗻 𝗕. 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼
• Chief Technology Officer, Bakunawa Industries Inc.
• Former General Manager, Philippine National Railways (PNR)

🗓️ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
• 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• ⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• 📍 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: via Google Meet
• 🎟️ 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 for all UST ECE alumni and students!

🔗 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:Scan the QR code in the poster or click the registration link below to reserve your virtual seat!
👉 https://bit.ly/usteceaa_railway

All aboard! See you there, Thomasian Engineers! 🐯🚆

🚆 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗯𝗶𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲? ⚡

Did you know that modern railway systems rely heavily on IoT, edge computing, and advanced communication networks? With massive investments pouring into Philippine railway modernization, Electronics Engineers are urgently needed to build and sustain these high-tech transit systems!

Join us for an exciting webinar hosted by the 𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗶 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

📌 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀

Discover how ECEs are shaping the future of smart, sustainable mass transportation and explore the incredible career paths waiting for you in modern railway engineering!

🎙️ 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿:
𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗻 𝗕. 𝗠𝗮𝗴𝗻𝗼
• Chief Technology Officer, Bakunawa Industries Inc.
• Former General Manager, Philippine National Railways (PNR)

🗓️ 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀:
• 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Saturday, August 29, 2026
• ⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
• 📍 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺: Zoom [Updated as of 21-Aug-2026] - Zoom webinar link will be sent to registrants via email.
• 🎟️ 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 for all UST engineering alumni and students!

🔗 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:Scan the QR code in the poster or click the registration link below to reserve your virtual seat!
👉 https://bit.ly/usteceaa_railway

All aboard! See you there, Thomasian Engineers! 🐯🚆