Dr. Samuel S. Franco is recognized for his important contributions in the field of Agricultural Process Engineering, Renewable Energy Technologies and Ceramic Materials Processing. He has various study visits and trainings in Agricultural Production Systems, Industrial Manufacturing and Energy Technologies in Canada, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and the United States of America. Engr. Franco has been awarded as Outstanding Agricultural Engineer in Agricultural Process Engineering and Energy by the Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers (PSAE). His research works have received awards and citations from the Commission on Higher Education, Department of Agriculture and the Department of Science and Technology. He has a patent about heat pump dryer granted by the Intellectual Property Office (Philippines). The present major research and extension engagements of Engr. Franco are (1) Sweet Sorghum for Food and Energy; (2) Garlic Postharvest Technology; (3) Biomass Gasification; (4) Crop Drying and Processing Technology; (5) Ceramic Raw Materials Processing and Characterization.
Sex: Male
Education:
- The University of Newcastle upon Tyne, England, UK, NE1 7RU, MS in Agricultural Engineering (Non-Conventional Energy and Agricultural Process Engineering), 1987
- University of the Philippines at Los Ba?os, College, Laguna, Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering, 1994
- Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering (System Design and Thermal Processes and Pyrometry), 1996
- British Government Technical Cooperation Program, xx, Training on Agricultural Machinery Design, 1987
Field of Specialization:
Agricultural Engineering
Researches:
Franco, S.S. Woods, J.L., (2002) Energy analysis of a natural convection flue-curing barn
Harnessing Science and Technology to Meet the Global Challenge
Franco, S.S. Nalundasan, J.R., (2002) Energy auditing of dragon kilns for the firing of terra-cotta and vigan jars
Harnessing Science and Technology to Meet the Global Challenge
Dejeto, R.V. Apollo, BEP Franco, S.S. Pondoc, D.C. Virtudazo, RVR, (2002) Improvement of existing structural clay products manufacturing in Ilocos Norte
Harnessing Science and Technology to Meet the Global Challenge
Franco, S.S. and Woods, J.L. , (1994) Energy analysis of a natural convection flue curing barn: Heat transfer
Philippine Agricultural Engineering Journal, Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers Volume 23(3)
Cabigan, C. A. Franco, S.S., Castro, R.C. and Glova A.D. , (1987) Design and development of windmill for tobacco-based farming system
Journal of Tobacco Science and Technology Volume 1, No. 3
Franco, S.S., Parbo, I.C., Cortero, O.D., Orcino, R.O., Sagisi, C.G. and Dadiz, J.B. , (1992) Insulating natural convection flue-curing barns with non-crossed linked polyethylene foam
Philippine Tobacco News Volume 10(1)
Franco, S.S., Parbo, I.C., Cortero, O.D., Orcino, R.O., Sagisi, C.G. and Dadiz, J.B., (1992) Insulating natural convection flue-curing barns with non-crossed linked polyethylene foam
Philippine Agricultural Research Journal Volume 1(1)
Franco, S.S., Layaoen, H.L., Sandoval, R.H. , (1991) Utilization of raw rice hull as fuel for natural convection flue-curing barns
Philippine Tobacco News Volume 9, No. 2
Franco, S.S. , (1996) Rice-hull as fuel for natural convection flue-curing barns
Philippine Agricultural Engineering Journal, Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers Volume 25(1)
Franco, S.S., Glova, A.D. Cabigan, C.A. Castro, R.C., (1989 Ja 30 - F 4 ) Utilization of wind energy for irrigation
2nd ASEAN Science and Technology Congress Volume 3
Castro, R.C. Franco, S.S. Glova, A.D. Recta, F.R. Dilla, E.M. Austria, A.T. Dulay, J.A. , (1989 Ja 30 - F 04) Utilization of non-conventional energy sources for tobacco curing and drying of other crops
2nd ASEAN Science and Technology Congress Volume 3
Franco, S.S. Woods, J.L. , (1990 N 23-27 ) Energy analysis of clay-walled natural convection flue-curing barns
International Conference on Energy Environment
Franco, S.S., Layaoen, H.L. Cabigan, C.A. , (1990 N 23-27) Utilization of solar energy for multi-crop drying
International Conference on Energy Environment
Franco, S.S., Layaoen, H.L. Cabigan, C.A., (1990 N 23-27 ) Utilization of coal briquettes for natural convection flue-curing barns
International Conference on Energy Environment
Franco, S.S., Castro, R.C., Sambo, C.S., Layaoen, H.L. Libed, P.O., Ragudo, J.C. Mercado, B.S., (1994 N 8-11) Passive solar energy system for crop and food drying
International Conference on Food Preservation and Security, Manila, Philippines
Franco, S.S. Woods, J.L., (1996 Ap 22-26) Fuel combustion modeling of a natural convection flue-curing barn
Ist International Conference and Exhibition on Agricultural Engineering and Related Technologies, Central Luzon State University
Franco, S.S., (2000 Ap 25-28) Ceramic filters for food processing applications
3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Agricultural Engineering and Related Technologies, Manila, Philippines
Cabigan, C.A., Franco, S.S. Castro, R.C., (1983-1984) Design and development of an animal powered pump [Terminal Report]
Philippine Tobacco Abstracts Volume 4(71)
Franco, S.S., Cabigan, C.A. Obien, S.R. , (1983 - 1984) Design and development of a discharge regulator for knapsack sprayers [Progress Report]
Philippine Tobacco Abstracts Volume 4(72)
Dilla, E.M., Franco, S.S., Castro, R.C., (1984 - 1985) Extending the utility of the solar aided curing (SAC) barn for drying and storage of other crops [Progress Report]
Philippine Tobacco Abstracts Volume 5(69)
Glova, A.D., Franco, S.S., (1984 - 1985) Design and development of a non-conventional (Single loading) furnace for natural convection flue-curing barns [Progress Report]
Philippine Tobacco Abstracts Volume 5(70)
Franco, S.S., Glova, A.D., Castro, R.C., Cabigan, C.A., (1984- 1985) Design and development of a windmill and pump for irrigation [Progress Report]
Philippine Tobacco Abstracts Volume 5(151)
Franco, S.S., Cabigan, C.A., (1984-1985) Design and development of a discharge regulator for lever operated knapsack sprayers [Progress Report]
Philippine Tobacco Abstracts Volume 5(152)
Franco, S.S., Glova, A.D., Castro, R.C., Cabigan, C.A., , (1985-1986) Adaptability of Windmills for Water Pumping [Terminal Report].
Philippine Tobacco Abstracts. Volume 6:121
Dilla, E.M., Franco, S.S., Castro, R.C., , (1985-1986) Extending the utility of the solar aided curing (SAC) barn for drying and storage of other crops [Terminal Report].
Philippine Tobacco Abstracts Volume 6:122
Franco, S.S., Cabigan, C.A., Obien, S.R., (1985-1986) Design and development of a discharge regulator for lever operated knapsack (LOK) sprayers [Terminal Report]
Philippine Tobacco Abstracts Volume 6(121)
Franco, S.S., Woods, J.L., , (1986- 1987) Model Analysis of a Natural Convection Flue-Curing Barn [Terminal Report]
Philippine Tobacco Abstracts Volume 7:37
Franco, S.S., Woods, J.L., (1987-1988) Energy analysis of a proposed Model of a natural convection flue-curing barn [MSc thesis]
Philippine Tobacco Abstracts Volume 8(59)
Franco, S.S., (1987 - 1988) Non-conventional heating system of a natural convection flue-curing barn single loading furnace [Terminal Report]
Philippine Tobacco Abstracts Volume 8(60)
Cabigan, C.A., Franco, S.S., Castro, R.C., Glova, A.D., () Design and development of windmill for tobacco-based farming system
CORESTA Information Bulletin Volume (2)135
Franco, S.S., Woods, J.L., () Improved clay-walled natural convection flue-curing barn
CORESTA Information Bulletin Volume (4)131
Glova, A.D., Franco S.S., (1985 Ag 07-09) Design and development of a non-conventional (Single loading) furnace for natural convection flue-curing barns [Progress Reportt]
8th National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop
Glova, A.D., Franco, S.S., , (1986 Jl 21-24,) Design and Development of a Non-Conventional Heating System of Natural Convection Flue-Curing Barn [Progress Report].
9th National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop.
Franco, S.S., Glova, A.D., Castro, R.C., Cabigan, C.A., , (1986 Jl 21-24 , ) Adaptability of Windmills for Water Pumping [Terminal Report].
9th National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop.
Dilla, E.M., Franco, S.S., Castro, R.C., , (1986 Jl 21-24 , ) Extending the Utility of the Solar Aided Curing (SAC) Barn for Drying and Storage of Other Crops [Terminal Report].
9th National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop.
Franco, S.S., Cabigan, C.A., Obien, S.R.,, (1986 Jl 21-24 , ) Design and Development of a Discharge Regulator for Lever Operated Knapsack (LOK) Sprayers [Terminal Report].
9th National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop.
Franco, S.S., Cabigan, C.A., Dilla, E.M., Alibuyog, R.G., (1988 My 30- Je 2) The curing management, system and structure of flue-cured tobacco
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
Alibuyog, R.G., Franco, S.S., Dilla, E.M., Cabigan. C.A., (1988 My 30 - Je 2) An approach to curing quality bright air-cured tobacco
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University
Franco, S.S., Cabigan, C.A., Dilla, E.M., , (1989 Je 13-14) Improved flue-curing barns
Pangasinan State University, Lingayen, Pangasinan
Franco, S.S., Layaoen, H.L., (1989 O 12-13) Post-harvest research and development strategies of the National Tobacco Administration
Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development, Los Banos, Laguna
Franco, S.S., Cabigan, C.A., Dilla, E.M., Layaoen, H.L., (1990 Jl 23-24 ) Coal briquette as energy source for natural convection flue-curing barns
Institute of Science and Mathematics Education
Franco, S.S., Woods, J.L., (1990 N 7-11) Improved clay-walled natural convection flue-curing barn
CORESTA Scientific Congress. Halkidiki, Greece
Franco, S.S., Castro, R.C., (1991 Je 4-5) Identification and utilization of non-conventional energy sources for tobacco curing
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Bacnotan, La Union
Franco, S.S., Woods, J.L., (1991 Jl 9-10) Energy analysis of the proposed model of a natural convection flue-curing barn
Philippine International Convention Center, Manila
Franco, S.S., Sandoval, R.H., Layaoen, H.L., (1991 Jl 23-24 ) Utilization of raw rice hull as fuel for natural convection flue-curing barns
Soils Research and Development Center, Quezon City
Franco, S.S., Sambo, C.S., Layaoen, H.L., (1993 Je 3-4 ) Rice hull as fuel in flue-curing tobacco
Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte
(1986 Ap 25 , ) 36th Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers Convention.
Philippine Columbian, Manila, Metro Manila.
Franco,S.S, (2011 JL 13-14) Industrially Important Bacterial Isolates From Sweet Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) L Moench
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1
Franco,S.S, (2011 Jl 13-14) Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Tobacco Flue-Curing Process in the Philippines
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 33, No. 1
Franco,S.S., Taclan, L.B, (2009) Heat Pump Drying of Onion (Allium cepa)
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1
Franco,S.S., Franco, PFR., (2009) Sweet Sorghum Jaggery as Alternative Media for the Production of Commercial Yeast
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1
Franco,S.S., Galut, C.D, (2009) Characteristics of Pangasinan Zeolite as a Molecular Sieve for Bioethanol
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology. Abstracts of Papers Volume 31, No. 1
Papers Presented:
- Non-Conventional Heating System (Single Loading Furnace) of a Natural Convection Flue-Curing Barn, 2nd ASEAN Science and Technology Congress, Westin Philippine Plaza, Manila Philippines
- Utilization of Wind Energy for Irrigation, 2nd ASEAN Science and Technology Congress, Westin Philippine Plaza, Manila, Philippines
- Utilization of Non-Conventional Energy Sources For Tobacco Curing and Drying of Other Crops, 2nd ASEAN Science and Technology Congress, Westin Philippine Plaza, Manila, Philippines
- Energy Analysis of Clay-Walled Natural Convection Flue-Curing Barns, International Conference on Energy Environment, Bangkok, Thailand.
- Utilization of Solar Energy for Multi-crop Drying, International Conference on Energy Environment. Bangkok, Thailand
- Utilization of Coal Briquettes for Natural Convection Flue-Curing Barns, International Conference on Energy Environment, Bangkok, Thailand
- Passive Solar Energy System for Crop and Food Drying, International Conference on Food Preservation and Security, Manila, Philippines
- The NTA Multi-Commodity Solar Dryer , Workshop on Monitoring, Evaluation and Adoption Strategy, Cebu City, Philippines
- The NTA Multi-Commodity Solar Dryer, Inventor's Forum and Technomart-Towards a Technologically Competitive Philippines, TAPI-DOST, Bicutan, Taguig City
- Solar Energy Drying: The Multi-Commodity Solar Crop Dryer Experience. , 18th ASEAN Seminar on Grains Postharvest Technology, Manila, Philippines.
- Fuel Combustion Modeling of a Natural Convection Fluecuring Barn, Ist International Conference and Exhibition on Agricultural Engineering and Related Technologies, Central Luzon State University, Munoz, Nueva Ecija
- Ceramic Filters for Food Processing Applications: A Review, 3rd International Conference and Exhibition on Agricultural Engineering and Related Technologies, Manila, Philippines
- Meeting of the ASEAN Sub-Committee on Non-Conventional Energy Research (SCNCER) , Manila, Philippines
- Detailed Design Workshop of the ASEAN-CANADA Project on Solar Energy in Drying Processes , Manila, Philippines
- Workshop on Monitoring, Evaluation and Adoption Strategy Workshop of the ASEAN-CANADA Project on Solar Energy in Drying Processes , Cebu City, Philippines
- Crop Science Society of the Philippines Annual Scientific Conference , Philippine Tobacco Research and Training Center, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- 34th Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers Convention , Philippine Columbian, Manila, Metro Manila
- 7th National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop , Philippine Tobacco Research and Training Center, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- 8th National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop , Philippine Tobacco Research and Training Center, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- National Symposium on Renewable Energy Technologies , Manila Garden Hotel, Makati, Metro Manila
- 36th Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers Convention , Philippine Columbian, Manila, Metro Manila
- National Wheat Review and Planning Workshop , Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development, Los Banos, Laguna
- 9th National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop , Philippine Tobacco Research and Training Center, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- Forum on Science and Technology Development Plan , Department of Science and Technology, Bicutan, Taguig, Metro Manila
- 2nd Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research National Research and Development Symposium , Sulo Hotel, Quezon City, Metro Manila
- National Wheat Review and Development Planning Workshop. Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development, Los Banos, Laguna
- Seminar-Workshop on Strengthening the National Postharvest Research and Development Network , Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development
- 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for the Advancement of Science , Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development, Los Banos, Laguna
- Forum-Workshop on Post-Harvest Losses and Loss Assessment Methods , Agricultural Training Institute, Diliman, Quezon City
- 3rd Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research National Research and Development Symposium , Institute of Science and Mathematics Education, U.P. Diliman
- Workshop on Focusing Research and Development on Drought Prone Areas , Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- Validation Workshop on the Estimation of Parameters for Probability of Research Success, Ceiling Levels of Technology Adoption and Spill Over Effects of Agricultural Research , Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development, Los Banos, Laguna.
- 41st Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers Convention , Bicol University College of Agriculture, Guinobatan, Albay
- 13th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology , Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines
- 4th Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research National Research and Development Symposium, Soil Research and Development Center, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila
- Conference Workshop on Agricultural Engineering, Bureau of Soils and Water Management , Diliman, Quezon City
- 42nd Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers Convention. , Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte.
- 14th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology , Philippine International Convention Center, Manila, Philippines
- 12th Bureau of Agricultural Research Conference and Workshop (Agricultural Engineering), Imus Sports Center
- 43th National Convention of the Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers, Philippine International Training Center. Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Metro Manila
- 4th ILARRC-PCARRD Regional Research Review and Development Planning Workshop , Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- ILARRC Regional Coordinating Council Meeting , Pangasinan State University
- 8th ILARRC-PCARRD Regional Research Review and Development Planning Workshop , Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Bacnotan, La Union
- ILARRC-AAPP Project Proposal Workshop , National Tobacco Administration-Research and Training Center, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- 1st ILARRDEC Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights , Pangasinan State University, Lingayen, Pangasinan
- 2nd ILARRDEC Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights , National Tobacco Administration, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- 3rd ILARRDEC Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights , Cotton Research and Development Institute, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- 4th Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers Region 01 Convention, National Tobacco Administration, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- 4th ILARRDEC Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights , Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, Bacnotan, La Union
- 5th Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers Region 01 Convention , Farmers Training Center, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan
- 5th ILARRDEC Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights, Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- The Philippine Tobacco Agricultural Engineering Research and Development Program, Imus Sports Center
- National Symposium on Non-Conventional Energy Resources, Makati Sports Club, Makati, Metro Manila
- Non-conventional Heating System of a Natural Convection Flue-curing Barn, Single Loading Furnace [Terminal Report] , 11th National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop
- Utilization of Coal Briquettes for Natural Convection Flue-Curing Barns, 41st Annual Convention of the Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers, Bicol University College of Agriculture
- Design and Development of an Animal Powered Pump [Terminal Report] , National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop
- Utilization of Solar Energy for Multi-crop Drying , Miami International Congress on Energy and Environment
- Raw Rice-hull as Fuel for Natural Convection Flue-curing Barn, Farmers Training Center, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan
- Evaluation of Non-Crossed Linked Polyethylene Foam as Insulator for Natural Convection Flue-Curing Barns, Cotton Research and Development Institute. Batac, Ilocos Norte
- Coal Briquettes as Energy Source for Natural Convection Flue-Curing Barns , ILARRDEC Regional Symposium on Research and Development Highlights, National Tobacco Administration, Batac, Ilocos Norte
- Design and Development of a Windmill and Pump for Irrigation [Progress Report] , National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop
- Design and Development of Improved Tobacco Flue-Curing Barns, 2nd Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Agricultural Research and Development Symposium. Sulo Hotel, Quezon City
- Extending the Utility of the Solar Aided Curing (SAC) Barn for Drying and Storage of Other Crops [Progress Report], 8th National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop
- Adaptability of Windmills for Irrigation for Tobacco-based Farming System , National Symposium on Renewable Energy Technologies. Manila Garden Hotel
- National Symposium on Renewable Energy Technologies, Manila Garden Hotel, Makati, Metro Manila
- Design and Development of a Windmill and Pump for Irrigation [Progress Report], 8th National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop
- Adaptability of Windmills for Water Pumping (Terminal Report), 9th National Tobacco Scientific Conference and Development Planning Workshop
- Industrially Important Bacterial Isolates From Sweet Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor) L Moench, 33rd NAST Annual Scientific Meeting
Awards:
- Top Ten (10th Place), 1984 Board of Agricultural Engineering Examination, Board of Agricultural Engineering , 1984
- 2nd Best Paper - Agricultural Engineering Category, Bureau of Agricultural Res. National Res. and Development , 1989 Ag 02-03
- 3rd Best Paper - Agricultural Engineering Category , Bureau of Agricultural Research, National Research and Development , 1990 Jl 23 - 24
- 7th Best Papers in Matured Technologies in Agricultural Engineering , 41st Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers Convention. Bicol University, 1991 Ap 22 - 27
- Third Best Paper - Agricultural Engineering Category, 4th DA-Bu.of Agri. Res. National Res. and Dev. Symposium. Soil Research and Development Center,, 1991 Ag 03-04
- Best Paper , Bureau of Agricultural Research National Research and Development, 1991 Ag 03-04
- Presidential Service Award , Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers, Manila, 1993 Ap 29
- Outstanding Researcher for 1993, National Tobacco Administration, 1993 D 17
- Service Award 10 Years of Service, National Tobacco Administration, 1994 S 29
- Outstanding Researcher for 1994, National Tobacco Administration, 1994 D 18
- Leadership Award, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, 1995 F 23
- 1995 Leadership Award, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University, 1995 F 23
- 1995 Outstanding Agricultural Engineer in Crop Processing and Energy , Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers , 1995 Ap 27
- 1995 Best Technology for Dissemination Award, Ilocos Agriculture and Resources Research and Development Consortium , 1995 Jl 5-6
- 1995 National Development Paper Award in Agriculture and Natural Resources, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Research and Development, 1995 N 19
- Certificate of Recognition in Research, Mariano Marcos State University, 1997 Ja 24
- First Place, Batac Science Community Best Paper , National Tobacco Administration Dibbler, 1997 Jl 8
- First Place , Technology for Dissemination Award Verification of the NTA Dibbler Fertilizer Applicator, 1997 Jl 10
- Best Paper - Development Category , National Tobacco Administration (NTA) Dibbler Fertilizer Applicator, 1997 Ag 06-07
- Best Poster , National Tobacco Administration NTA, 1997 Ag 06 - 07
- 1997 Outstanding National Research and Development Paper, Bureau of Agricultural Research National Research and Development Symposium., 1997 Ag 06 - 07
- Second Place (Equipment and Process Category) , Research in Industry and Energy for Luzon, 1998 Ja 29
- First Place, Batac Science Community Best Paper Commercialization , National Tobacco Administration (NTA), 1998 Jl 3
- Certificate of Recognition , 15 Years of Government Service, Civil Service Commission , 1999 S 30
- First Prize Winner , Research and Development in Industry and Energy Clark Development Corporation , 2000 F 4
- Certificate of Distinction , Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, 2000 Ja 4
- Best Poster Awards , National Academy of Science and Technology, 2003 Jl 10
- AFMA Research and Development Paper Award , Department of Agriculture, 2006 O 4