Publications 2
2026
Nature-inspired optimization, the Philippine Eagle, and cosmological parameter estimation
Bernardo, R. C., Enriquez, E. A., Mendoza, R., Reyes, R., & Velasco, A. C. (2026).
Astronomy and Computing, 54(101026).
Trusted allies or friends with benefits? Instrumental ambivalence in Filipinos’ public appraisal of China
Panao, R. A. L., & S. Rye, R. (2026).
Australian Journal of International Affairs, 1–26.
Ongoing projects 2
Modeling the Dispersion of Taal Volcanic Ash Using the Advection–Diffusion Equation
Mendoza, R. G., Mohammad, R. Z., Oliva, K. M. C., & Velasco, A. C. T.
Submitted to Philippine Journal of Science.
Under review
Comparison of Methodologies in Forecasting the Philippine Inflation Rate
Project Leader: Lu Kevin S. Ong — Co-Project Leader: Jose Ernie C. Lope
In progress
Completed theses 11
2026
Turing Instability in a Reaction-Diffusion Predator-Prey Model with Prey Infection and Intraspecific Predator Competition
Mark Lois Fortin — S2 2025–26 —
Supervisor: Gervy Marie Angeles
Semi-discrete Optimal Transport Approach to Synergistic Action of Nectins and Cadherins in Cellular Patterning
Patrick D. Zuñiga — S2 2025–26 —
Adviser: Rhudaina Mohammad
2025
Optimal Placement of Low Impact Development Controls in Urban Storm Water Drainage System
Gwhyneth De Guzman — S1 2025–26 —
Co-advisers: Rhudaina Mohammad,
Arrianne Crystal Velasco
Bus Route Planning in Metro Manila using Geographic Information System (GIS) and Genetic Algorithm
Ma. Sheena M. Escordial — S2 2024–25 —
Co-advisers: Rachelle Sambayan, Maria Brenda Rayco
Classification of Yeast Proteins via Kernel Matrix Completion and Topological Data Analysis
Ela Mae A. Riñon — S2 2024–25 —
Co-advisers: Rachelle Sambayan,
Maria Vivien Visaya (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
Spatiotemporal Analysis of Pestalotiopsis Infection in Basilan Rubber Plantations using Remote Sensing and Random Forest
Maxine T. Darvin — S2 2024–25 —
Adviser: Rhudaina Mohammad
Minimal Codewords of Codes Generated by Graphs
Mikaelle Dominique T. Karo — S2 2024–25 —
Adviser: Romar B. dela Cruz
2024
Markov Chain Monte Carlo Approximation of Volume-preserving Mean Curvature Flow and Its Application to Cell Sorting
Lem Nathan C. Ereña — S2 2023–24 —
Adviser: Rhudaina Mohammad
Local Stability of Reaction-Diffusion Predator-Prey Model with Prey Refuge and Prey Infection
Mark Lois Fortin — S2 2023–24 —
Adviser: Gervy Marie Angeles
2023
Analyzing Genomic Admixture on Marmoset Genetic Data Using Persistent Homology
Al Bien Christian R. Aculan — Midyear 2023 —
Co-advisers: Rachelle Sambayan,
Maria Vivien Visaya (University of Johannesburg, South Africa)
Numerical Simulation of the 2020 Taal Volcanic Ash Dispersion
Ken Matthew C. Oliva — S2 2022–23 —
Co-advisers: Arrianne Crystal Velasco,
Renier G. Mendoza
Ongoing theses 2
Reaction Network Analysis of Apoptosis Models
Rito Joseph F. Dominado — MS Applied Mathematics (MLPS Track) —
Expected graduation: S2 2025–26 —
Co-advisers: Bryan S. Hernandez, Rhudaina Mohammad
Block-transitive, Point-imprimitive 3-designs
John Mel Dacaymat — PhD Mathematics, UP Diliman —
Supervisors: Maria Carmen Amarra, Alice Devillers (University of Western Australia) —
Target timeline: August 2025 – May 2027