Lab Head
Associate Professor
Email address: japrincipe[at]up.edu.ph ORCID Profile Google Scholar Profile
Academic Degrees
BS Geodetic Engineering, UP Diliman, Philippines, 2007
MS Remote Sensing, UP Diliman, Philippines, 2012
PhD Civil Engineering, University of Tokyo, Japan, 2019
Research Interests
remote sensing, GIS, renewable energy resource assessment, surveying, watershed modelling
Publication
see list here
Staff
MS Graduate Fellow
Email address: jaibanez1[at]up.edu.ph Google Scholar profile
Academic Degrees
BS Electrical Engineering, University of Southeastern Philippines - Obrero, 2016
MS Energy Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman, 2019
Research Interests
distributed energy resources, data visualization, futures thinking
Graduate Assistant
Email address: mesotto[at]up.edu.ph Google Scholar profile
Academic Degrees
BS Geodetic Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman, 2017
MS Energy Engineering, University of the Philippines Diliman, ongoing
Research Interests
renewable energy, remote sensing, techno-economic assessment, resource assessment
Email address: jmgaloso[at]up.edu.ph
Thesis Topic: Assessment and Optimization of Irrigation Distribution using GIS-based Network Analysis: Case of Sta. Maria River Irrigation System
Co-adviser: Dr. Mona Liza F. Delos Reyes (UPLB)
MS Geomatics Eng'g (GI) (Y6)
Email address: anteves[at]up.edu.ph
Thesis Topic: Techno-economic assessment of freshwater lakes in the Philippines using System Advisor Model (SAM) and remote sensing meteorological data
Main adviser: Dr. Lew Andrew R. Tria (UPD-EEEI)
MS Energy Engineering (Y5)
Email address: catatlonghari[at]up.edu.ph
Thesis Topic: "Vulnerability Assessment to Natural and Man-made Hazards of San Luis Mini-Hydroelectric Power Plant Penstock using RS and 3D GIS"
Co-adviser: Asst. Prof. Edgardo G. Macatulad (UPDGE)
MS Geomatics Eng'g (GI) (Y4)
Email address: almarquez2[at]up.edu.ph
Thesis Topic: Potential Assessment of Vertical BIPV Systems for Power Production and Improved Thermal Performance in Tropical Building Envelopes
Co-adviser: Engr. Justin Jesse Seranilla (UPD ICE)
MS Energy Engineering (Y3)
Email address: ktbanua[at]up.edu.ph
Thesis Topic: Cost-Benefit Analysis of Post-Closure Reclamation of Open-Pit Mines in the Philippines into Hybrid Renewable Energy System Site
MS Energy Engineering (Y2)
Email address: rslariba[at]up.edu.ph
Thesis Topic: Applications of Geoinformatics and Remote Sensing in Nickel Prospecting
MS Geomatics Eng'g (GI) (Y3)
Email address: mvmasamoc[at]up.edu.ph
Thesis Topic: Rainfall-Induced Landslide Forecasting Using the PASS Model: Case of Tarragona, Davao Oriental
MS Environmental Eng'g (Y5)
Email address: movirtudazo[at]up.edu.ph
Thesis Topic: Technical Potential Assessment of Solar Energy at Selected Mining Sites in Caraga Region using Geographic Information System (GIS) Techniques and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP)
MS Energy Eng'g (Y2)
BS Geodetic Engineering (Y4)
Email: jjmadrona[at]up.edu.ph
BS Geodetic Engineering (Y4)
Email: rbseva[at]up.edu.ph
Thesis Topic: Site-Suitability and Cost-Benefit Analysis of Converting Aquaculture Areas to Floating Solar Farms in Laguna de Bay Using Remote Sensing and GIS.
BS Geodetic Engineering (Y4)
Email: lpperilla[at]up.edu.ph
BS Geodetic Engineering (Y4)
Email: aaarriola1[at]up.edu.ph
Thesis Topic: Solar PV Suitability Mapping for Irrigation in Nueva Ecija Using GIS and Climate Data.
BS Geodetic Engineering (Y4)
Email: hsflores[at]up.edu.ph
BS Geodetic Engineering (Y4)
Email: addelacruz21[at]up.edu.ph
Thesis Topic: GIS-Based Multi-Criteria Assessment of Floating Solar PV Integration in Pantabangan Dam for Climate Resilient Energy-Water Management.
Ian Joshua A. Villar - MS Geomatics Engineering (RS), 2025
Thesis: Development of the Integrated Rural Access Index (iRAI) using Remote Sensing and GIS
Yamae B. Argonza and Jose Raphael L. Argueza - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2025
Thesis: Locating Biomass Collection Points (BCP) for Optimal Siting of Coconut Biomass Energy Facilities in Palawan Province Using GIS
Co-advised with Asst. Prof. Ma. Rosario Concepcion O. Ang (UP-DGE)
Anne Glydel C. Dalagan - MS Geomatics Engineering (RS), 2024
Thesis: Spatial Inventory of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Installations Using Remote Sensing and Machine Learning
Neill Andrei H. Arca and Cliff Jeric G. Decena - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2024
Thesis: Modeling and Impact Assessment of Solar Farm Expansion using Machine Learning, Remote Sensing, and GIS Techniques
Co-advised with Engr. John Emmanuel D. Escoto (UP-DGE)
Jerwin Jay A. Escosio and Alixandrea Athena Aera S. Dizon - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2024
Thesis: Potential Assessment of Agrivoltaic Systems in the Philippines using RS and GIS: Case of Pangasinan Province
Co-advised with Engr. Jommer M. Medina (UP-DGE)
Kyla Marie M.Ymasa and Andre Raphael G. Bernal - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2024
Thesis: Assessment of Offshore Wind Farm Potential in the Philippines Using Remote Sensing and GIS
Co-advised with Asst. Prof. Ma. Rosario Concepcion O. Ang (UP-DGE)
Aaron Jairo DC. Carrido and Jerrold Simon R. Melgarejo - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2023
Thesis: Site Suitability Analysis of Salt Farms in Pangasinan Using Geospatial Data and Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP)
Co-advised with Engr. Jommer M. Medina (UPD-DGE)
Jade Frances U. Rodriguez and Kate Alyssa M. Marcelino - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2023
Thesis: Assessment of Dust Effects on Solar PV Power Production using Remotely-Sensed Data
Co-advised with Asst. Prof. Ma. Rosario Concepcion O. Ang (UPD-DGE)
Ashley B. Siervo and Wehyah A. Timbol - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2023
Thesis: Assessment of Land Use/Land Cover Change and Climate Change Impacts on Hydropower Potential Using SWAT Model, RS and GIS: Case of Apayao-Abulug River Basin
Co-advised with Dr. Eugene C. Herrera (UPD-ICE)
Mikhaela Marie T. Aguila and Jimealy Z. Malimban - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2023
Thesis: Assessment of Land Use/Land Cover Change Effects on River Discharge and Chlorophyll-a Concentrations in Agno River Basin Using GIS, RS, And SWAT Model
Co-advised with Dr. Ayin M. Tamondong (UPD-DGE)
Kayceelyn S. Britaña and Kryzelle Faye S. De Ocampo - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2022
Thesis: SPATIOTEMPORAL ANALYSIS OF FLOOD RISK USING ANALYTIC HIERARCHY PROCESS, REMOTE SENSING AND GIS: CASE OF TUGUEGARAO
Co-advised with Asst. Prof. Ma. Rosario Concepcion O. Ang
Justine Anne O. Duka and John Lester D. Traen - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2022
Thesis: ESTIMATING COOLING ENERGY DEMAND FROM BUILDING ATTRIBUTES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PARAMETERS USING 3D CITY MODELS
Co-advised with Dr. Czar Jakiri S. Sarmiento
Kurt Zedrick M. Baldemoro and Zharina Bianca M. Melchor - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2022
Thesis: MAPPING OF SEAGRASS COVER IN SANTIAGO ISLAND, BOLINAO USING SENTINEL-2 IMAGERY
Co-advised with Dr. Ariel C. Blanco
Adrienne De Luna and Cyan Erick Pascual - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2021
Thesis: COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF CONVERTING AGRICULTURAL LAND INTO SOLAR FARM USING RS & GIS: CASE OF TARLAC PROVINCE
Co-advised with Asst. Prof. Ma. Rosario Concepcion O. Ang
Angelo Estacio and Errol Christopher Garcia - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2021
Thesis: ASSESSMENT OF PANSHARPENING AND IMAGE CLASSIFICATION TECHNIQUES FOR DIWATA-2 IMAGES
Co-advised with Dr. Czar Jakiri S. Sarmiento
Mary Louise Gonzaga and Mary Tifanny Wong - BS Geodetic Engineering, 2021
Thesis: UTILIZATION OF SENTINEL-2 IMAGERY IN THE ESTIMATION OF PLASTICS AMONG FLOATING DEBRIS ALONG THE COAST OF MANILA BAY
Co-advised with Dr. Ariel C. Blanco