UC-CEA Unveils Cutting-Edge Research at Computer Engineering Exhibit

By: Phea Khay Sumo

The University of the Cordilleras (UC) hosted an exciting research exhibit on July 11, 2024, showcasing cutting-edge innovations by Computer Engineering students. The university’s hallways transformed into a hub of technological creativity, with students presenting novel solutions to community challenges. The exhibit highlighted research in several key areas: Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics and Automation, and Software Development. Each domain displayed forward-thinking projects, demonstrating the students’ technical expertise and problem-solving abilities.

In Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, students presented recent algorithms and applications, while the IoT category showcased smart, connected solutions for various real-world needs. Robotics and Automation projects focused on enhancing productivity across sectors, and Software Development research featured applications aimed at promoting sustainability and convenience.

In addition to the exhibit, students delivered presentations where they defended their research to a panel of esteemed judges. The panel included Ms. Hansi Dinumla, a science research specialist, and Mr. Francis L. Camarao, the chief of the Management Information Technology Division at the City Mayor’s Office. The event culminated in an award ceremony recognizing standout projects. The Best Paper and Best Booth awards went to Jeo Luis Calicdan, Elizabeth Mae Almazan, and Ray Vincent Ramos for their study on sustainable urban beautification at Malcolm Park. Phea Khay Sumo earned the Best Presenter Award for her excellent communication skills.

The exhibit’s success was bolstered by UC’s faculty, who provided mentorship and guidance, ensuring that all projects adhered to high academic and professional standards.

Notable projects included:

Automated Water Evaporation Measurement and Monitoring System of PAGASA Baguio (Nathan Aral, Zosimo Francisco, John David Cabuntocan)
Aesthetic Functionalism: Photobioreactor for Sustainable Urban Beautification at Malcolm Square (Elizabeth Almazan, Jeo Luis Calicdan, Rey Vincent Ramos)
Smart Carrot Monitoring Alert System Using IoT and Vision Transformer (Sel-Ayen Aglolo, Franz Renze Balboa, Jeriemmy Doyog)
Strawberry Segregator and Classifier System Using Image Processing (Phea Khay Sumo, Kris Ian Tristan Lanuza)
Mobile-based Aeroponic Potato Plantation Monitoring and Management System (John Ridge Mosuela, Mark Angelo Tanicala, Rheyster Vince Pulmano)
MAPA-UC: An Interactive Map for UC Main Campus (Jigger Velasco)
Bikeguio: A Dockless Bicycle Sharing System for the City of Baguio (Vince Don Benlingan)
OneScan: RFID Self-Checkout System (Sajin Kim Vicente, Ryanna Alyanna Flores)
Arduino-Based Plastic Bottle and Tin Can Vending Machine for Material Recovery (John Francis Alburo)
Aquaponics Monitoring and Control for Lettuce and Tilapia Growers (Rio Dane Louvern Escabarte, Jason Jet Fagyan, Alvin Dominic Nonog)
Smart Parking Ticketing System for UC (Elyka Madriage, Mariel Maggay, Christian Kenneth Torres)