Theses/Dissertations from 2026
Evaluation of the antioxidant potential and HT-29 cytotoxicity of crude ethanolic peel extract from locally-grown pomelo (Citrus maxima), Janelle Kathryn Ruiz Cruz and Gayle Maxine Cruz Dumalaog
Structure-based virtual screening of Philippine natural products to discover novel inhibitors against mycobacterium leprae MurE ligase, Vivien B. Hsiao and Justine Beatriz C. Sablan
Theses/Dissertations from 2025
Multi elemental analysis and risk assessment of E-cigarette vapor using inductively coupled plasma mass spectroscopy, Lorenzo Gabriel N. Janairo and Ysabelle Aliya C. Pesigan
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
Extraction and characterization of cellulose nanocrystals from nata de coco (Komagataeibacter xylinus): Effect of acid treatments and its application as coating in delaying the decay of ripe banana, Mc John Paul R. Bayog and Oscar Bryan O. Natividad
Aqueous methanolic extracts of Philippine alstonia scholaris (L.) R. Br. bark rescued HT-29 cells from RSL3-induced ferroptosis, Katrina Lorraine C. Chua and Anne Nicole S. Tensuan
GC–MS-based phytochemical profiling, antioxidant assessment, and in silico ADME and target fishing on the constituents of pteris melanocaulon fée (Pteridaceae) fronds, Blessed Isaac C. Conde
Computer-aided drug discovery using Philippine natural products to target DENV NS5 methyltransferase (MTase), Malea Corrine Legaspi Dela Cruz and Drexelle Marbie Dela Cruz Empeynado
Synthesis and characterization of the precursor compounds of a phenolic and pyrazinamide derivative of imidazo[2,1-b][1,3,4]thiadiazole and the evaluation of its predicted absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) properties, Isis Maxine O. Dy and Jiyoon Shin
The effects of fermentation on the bioactive compounds and antioxidant activity in cruciferous vegetables, Jerica Grey Fermin Erica and Bianca Patrice Jimenea Lim
Regional and barangay traceability of Philippine green coffee beans through multi-elemental analysis using portable x-ray fluorescence and energy dispersive x-ray fluorescence, Kyla B. Menguito and Hannah Franchesca D. Timoteo
Predicting energetically favorable residue interactions between LL-37 and familial alzheimer's disease mutants of Aβ42 using molecular dynamics simulations, Martin Carlos Y. Miranda
Formulation of flour fortified with freeze-dried malunggay (moringa oleifera) seeds: Evaluation of the functional and physicochemical properties, Karen G. Ngo and Russell Philippe C. Lim
Heavy metal analysis of soil, water, and ferns from the Ino-Capayang abandoned copper mine in Mogpog, Marinduque using portable x-ray fluorescence (pXRF) and atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS), Ervin Jaeson Y. Tiu and Fairee G. Palen
Effects of processing techniques on the glucosinolate and isothiocyanate content of malunggay (moringa oleifera) and determination of its antioxidant activity, Cayla Beatrice R. Yu Oh and Adrian Klein T. Comia
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
Face paint formulations from natural pigments with clay as dispersing agent, Enrico Miguel Bahala Andrion and Mikhaela Andrea Lao Matti
Persulfate-assisted photocatalytic degradation of eriochrome black T using UV/TIO2/S2O8 2- system: Modeling, analysis, and optimization using response surface methodology, Ninna Felichi Abner Bugay and Agatha Marie Acerbo Subagan
Photodegradation of naphthol green b using uv/sulfite system: Optimization using response surface methodology, Juan Miguel E. Caguiat and Eldric Roland Untivero Tiu
In-silico characterization of GPx4 and mutant structures to investigate potential critical residues, Cameron Niro Cervania
The effect of different drying methods on the chemical constituents of rubus rosifolius (Sampinit) fruit in the Philippines, Hennie Hillary C. Chiu and Diane Megan S. Tan
Varietal analysis on the potential antioxidant properties of banana (Musa) peel extracts, Hughie Bryce C. Chua
A multicomponent analysis of selected mango (mangifera) varieties grown in the Philippines: Metals, metabolites, and tannins, Jose Viktor Emmanuel B. Dave and Aryan R. Jadwani
Preparation and characterization of liprotides prepared from protein extracts of mung beans (Vigna radiata (L.)), Ericsson A. David and Joshua William P. Tamayo
Origin tracing of coffee beans in Region XII of the Philippines through multi-element and stable isotope profiling using pXRF and IRMS, Danielle N. Dela Fuente and Kia Mae J. Pillo
Effect of different metal concentrations on ammonia detection by the salicylate method, Mikkaela Denisse G. Futalan and Joaquim Antonio V. Arquelada
A multicomponent analysis of freeze-dried Philippine duhat (Syzygium cumini l.) across different maturation stages: Metals, metabolites, and titratable acidity, Andre Emmauel Dantis Martinez
Photodegradation of methylene blue in water and antibacterial Property of Cu-doped ZnO/rice husk ash composite, Bianca Ysabel Millora and Carla Mae Cacho
Solution-casting of PS with CeO2/nanoclay in D-limonene for anti-corrosion coating, Aaron P. Ogrimina and Allison Jade K. Sia
A computational approach on the interactions between sponge-derived bioactive compounds and the GTP-pocket in the methyltransferase domain of the NS5 protein from dengue virus serotype 3, Beatrice Paula G. Pascua and Samantha Louise Casiguran
Evaluation of Antioxidant Capacity and Heavy Metal Content of Lambanog, George De Villa Posadas II, Mark Aquino Marmeto, and Joel Garcia
Determining the photocatalytic effect of photocatalytic composite by utilizing the loading of TiO2 to CaCO3 from Baluko shell (Atrina pectinata), Angelo Gabriel P. Profeta and Jona Bereket Acedilla
Effects of conventional cooking techniques on the in vitro antioxidant property and total phenolic content of wooly joint prickly pear (Nopalea cochenillifera (Linn.) Salm-Dyck), Neil Aldrich Mamitag Salarda and Alyson Kathleen Nazarrea Aldas
Optimization of Lead (II) Adsorption of Coconut Husk Cocos nucifera and Its Biochar Derivatives, Jose Mariano Narte Tangson and Gianne Peter Miguel Argosino Veluya
Decoding cancer proteins: An in silico characterization of human TSPAN1, Rianne Casey Yang Yap
Plant extract-mediated synthesis and characterization of manganese (II, III) oxide nanoparticles from watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) rinds extract for potential theranostic applications, Gelo P. Zaragosa and Carlo Nonato D. Ilem
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
A comparative study of the starch characteristics of the various Coix lacryma-jobi (adlai) grains grown in the Philippines, Kevin Noah Young Abac and Gerrard Raymund Rodulfo Castilla
Metabolomics and chemical composition comparison of raw carabao and raw cow milk, Marc Joel G. Adlong and Jacqueline Gayle M. Loza
Antioxidant activity and total phenolic content of muntingia calabura L. fruit in response to different drying methods and solvent ratios, Aisle Jomae Paculan Alcantara and Eingel Allen Ecleo Beriña
A comparative aroma profiling, antioxidant activity, and total phenolic content analysis of three Philippine bignay (Antidesma bunius) cultivars, Arleen Joy Vidallon Amador and Joanna Neimar Santillan Sanchez
Isolation and characterization of microplastics in dried tawilis (Sardinella tawilis) from Taal Lake, Philippines, Alwyn Dave Magsino Ambatali and Patricia Anne Yason Remonte
Multi-elemental analysis of Philippine coffee using x-ray fluorescence spectrometry for varietal and geographical discrimination, Rosechelle Catrina Non Borreta and Ma. Ellyza Andrea Jalandoni Ona
A comparative study on the soil mineral content, weather condition, and flavor profile of roasted pili nuts (canarium ovatum) from different locations, Yvanna Rose Plasencia Buncad and Frances Michaela Makasakit Cruz
A case for Philippine cacao mineral factors as supporting evidence for geographic identification, Stefanie C. Ching and Trisha Jhane W. Lim
Preparation of silver nanoclusters capped with heat- and chemically-denatured crude extracts of sea anemone Entacmaea quadricolor, Jasmin Y. Chu and Jean Michelle B. Villegas
Targeting the sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 2 for multiple sclerosis computer-aided drug discovery, Jeremy V. Dalmacio and Noah Rafael Moran Tanada
Establishing factors of coffee cultivation for geographical identification using multi elemental profiling, Ivan Joseph K. Degawan and Beatrice Cristina B. Gaite
Traceability of Philippine coffee quality competition green coffee beans by multi-elemental analysis using portable x-ray fluorescence analyzer, Maria Beatrice L. Francisco and Adrian Justine Abella Alora
Multi-elemental determination of cacao beans from participating farms in the Philippines using a handheld XRF analyzer, Dianna Joy Rivera Ingalla
Effects of conventional cooking methods on the glucosinolate content and the antioxidant activity of alugbati (Basella rubra) and saluyot (Corchorus olitorius), Althea Mae T. Medelo and Jude Wenz P. Toriaga
Protein structural analysis of the HIV-1 Nef protein through principal component and network analysis, Mikaella A. Mendoza and Angela Sofia Bayron Galano
Defining 'seasoning' for the coffee sciences, Vincent Samuel T. Pe
Origin tracing of cacao beans in regions IX and XI of the Philippines through multi-element profiling using pXRF, Madel Manabat Pineda and Joelle Ivane Barreto Rojas
Molecular docking, conformational analysis, and 3D QSAR model building for TBK-1 inhibition, Kiana Casenas Rallos and Ethan Joshua Punzalan Matriano
A comparative study on different glycerol concentration of banana (Musa acuminata) and orange (Citrus sinensis) peels in the production of pectin-based biopolymer films, Jersy Pauline A. Ranido and Rouise Angeli M. Pablo
Towards alternative treatment for type 2 diabetes: An in silico analysis of sponge-derived marine bioactive compounds on PTP1B and DPP-4, Jillian Dominique P. Roxas and Maria Angela D. San Juan
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
Effects of conventional cooking techniques on the glucosinolate content and antioxidant properties of red cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra) and white cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. alba), Ma. Katrina R. Almonte and Angelique Yvonne Q. Tuason
In silico analysis on inhibitory potentials of derived peptides from human breast milk against SARS-CoV-2 infection, Rogel L. Villapaz
