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Sex: Male

Education:

    • De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Ave, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2000
    • University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, 2009
    • De La Salle University, 2401 Taft Ave, Malate, Manila, 1004 Metro Manila, Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering, 2014

Field of Specialization:

Algae Biorefinery, Fuzzy Optimization, Microalgae, Bioenergy, Energy Systems Modelling

Researches:

    • Ubando, A.T., Culaba, A.B., Aviso, K.B., Tan, R.R., Cuello, J.L., Ng, D.J.S., & El-Halwagi, M.M., (2016) Fuzzy mixed integer non-linear programming model for the design of an algae-based eco-industrial park with prospective selection of support tenants under product price variability
    • Journal of Cleaner Production Volume 136, No. Part B
    • Villagracia, A.R.C., Mayol, A.P., Ubando, A.T., Biona, J.B.M.M., Arboleda, N.B., Jr., David, M.Y., Tumlos, R.B., Lee, H., Jr., Ong, H.L., Espiritu, R.A., Culaba, A.B., & Kasai, H., (2016) Microwave drying characteristics of microalgae (Chlorella vulgaris) for biofuel production
    • Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy Volume 18, No. 8
    • Ubando, A.T., Aviso, K.B., Culaba, A.B., Cuello, J.L., El-Halwagi, M.M., Ng, D.K.S., & Tan, R.R., (2016) A fuzzy mixed?integer linear programming model for optimal design of polygeneration systems with cyclic loads
    • Environmental Progress & Sustainable Energy Volume 35, No. 4
    • Ubando, A.T., Cuello, J.L., El-Halwagi, M.M., Culaba, A.B., Promentilla, M.A.B., & Tan, R.R., (2016) Application of stochastic analytic hierarchy process for evaluating algal cultivation systems for sustainable biofuel production
    • Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy Volume 18, No. 5
    • Tan, R.R., Aviso, K.B., Cayamanda, C.D., Chiu, A.S.F., Promentilla, M.A.B., Ubando, A.T., & Yu, K.D.S., (2016) A fuzzy linear programming enterprise input–output model for optimal crisis operations in industrial complexes
    • International Journal of Production Economics Volume 181, No. Part B
    • Benjamin, M.F.D., Ubando, A.T., Razon, L.F., & Tan, R.R., (2015) Analyzing the disruption resilience of bioenergy parks using dynamic inoperability input-output modeling
    • Environment Systems and Decisions Volume 35, No. 3
    • Ubando, A.T., Culaba, A.B., Aviso, K.B., Ng, D.K.S., & Tan, R.R., (2014) Fuzzy Mixed-Integer Linear Programming Model for Optimizing a Multi-Functional Bioenergy System with Biochar Production for Negative Carbon Emissions
    • Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy Volume 16, No. 8
    • Manrique, R., Ubando, A., Villagracia, A.R., Corpuz, J., Padama, A.A., David, M., Arboleda, N., Jr., Culaba, A., & Kasai, H., (2014) A Molecular Dynamics Investigation of Water Migration in a Lipid Bilayer for Microalgae Drying
    • Philippine Science Letters Volume 7, No. 1
    • Kasivisvanathan, H., Ubando, A.T., Ng, D.K.S., & Tan, R.R., (2014) Robust Optimisation for Process Synthesis and Design of Multifunctional Energy Systems with Uncertainties
    • Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Research Volume 53, No. 8
    • Culaba, A.B., Tan, R.R., Biona, J.B.M.M., Ubando, A.T., Lopez, N.S.A., Tanchuco, J.Q., Garibay, S.S., Toledo, N.A., Jimenez, C.N., Pahila, I.G., & Ami, L.S., (2013) A Mathematical Model for the Drying Characteristics of Microalgae (Tetraselmis sp.)
    • Philippine Science Letters Volume 6, No. 2
    • Ubando, A.T., Culaba, A.B., Aviso, K.B., & Tan, R.R., (2013) Simultaneous Carbon Footprint Allocation and Design of Trigeneration Plants using Fuzzy Fractional Programming
    • Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy Volume 15, No. 5
    • Ubando, A.T., Felix, C.B., Gue, I.H.V., Mayol, A.P., Toledo, N.A., Garibay, S.S., Jimenez, C.N., Biona, J.B.M., & Culaba, A.B., (2016) Priority Evaluation of Life Cycle Impact Factors for Algal Biofuel Production in the Philippines using Analytic Hierarchy Process
    • Applied Mechanics & Materials Volume 842
    • Ubando, A.T., Promentilla, M.A.B., Culaba, A.B., & Tan, R.R., (2015) Application of Spatial Analytic Hierarchy Process in the Selection of Algal Cultivation Site for Biofuel Production: A Case Study in the Philippines
    • 2015 IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC)
    • Gue, I.H.V., Mayol, A.P., Felix, C., & Ubando, A.T., (2015) Application of Ant Colony Optimization on Transport Route of Algal Biofuels in the Philippines
    • 2015 IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC)
    • Mañalac, A.J., & Ubando, A.T., (2015) Optimization Model in Microalgae based Biodiesel Supply Chain: A case study in the Philippines
    • 2015 IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC)
    • Banal, L.F., & Ubando, A.T., (2015) Fuzzy Programming Approach to UAV Preliminary Sizing
    • 2015 International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology,Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Biona, J.B.M.M., Gonzaga, J.A., Ubando, A.T., & Tan, H.C., (2015) A Comparative Life Cycle Analysis of Plastic and Paper Packaging Bags in the Philippines
    • 2015 International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology,Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Mayol, A.P., Villagracia, A.R., Ubando, A.T., Biona, J.B., Ong, H.L., Espiriu, R., Lee, H., Tumlos, R., Arboleda, N., & Culaba, A.B., (2015) Investigation of the drying characteristics of microalgae using microwave irradiation
    • 2015 International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology,Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Ubando, A.T., Gue, I.H.V., Mayol, A.P., Felix, C.B., Ronquillo, C.J., Toledo, N.A., Garibay, S.S., Jimenez, C.N., Biona, J.B.M., & Culaba, A.B., (2015) Life Cycle Validation Study of Algal Biofuels in Philippines via CML Impact Assessment
    • 2015 IEEE Region 10 Humanitarian Technology Conference (R10-HTC)
    • Ubando, A.T., Culaba, A.B., Aviso, K.B., Tan, R.R., Cuello, J.L., Ng, D.K.S., & El-Halwagi, M.M., (2015) Fuzzy Mathematical Programming Approach in the Optimal Design of an Algal Bioenergy Park
    • Chemical Engineering Transactions Volume 45
    • Ubando, A.T., Felix, C.B., Promentilla, M.A.B., & Culaba, A.B., (2015) Strategic site selection of microalgae industry in the Philippines using analytic hierarchy process
    • Chemical Engineering Transactions Volume 45
    • Aviso, K.B., Sy, C.L., Ubando, A.T., & Tan, R.R., (2015) Target-Oriented Robust Optimization of Polygeneration Systems
    • Chemical Engineering Transactions Volume 45
    • Aviso, K.B., Chiu, A.S.F., Yu, K.D.S., Promentilla, M.A.B., Razon, L.F., Ubando, A.T., Sy, C.L., & Tan, R.R., (2015) P-graph approach for optimizing industrial symbiosis networks
    • Chemical Engineering Transactions Volume 45
    • Benjamin, M.F., Ubando, A., Razon, L., & Tan, R.R., (2015) Analyzing the Disruption Resilience of Microalgal Multi-functional Bioenergy Systems using Dynamic Inoperability Input-output Modeling
    • Chemical Engineering Transactions Volume 45
    • Ducut, M.R.D., Villagracia, A.R., Corpuz, J., Arboleda, N.B., David, M.Y., Manrique, R.B., Ubando, A.T., & Culaba, A.B., (2014) Molecular dynamics study on the effects of varying temperature and pressure on phosphatidylcholine lipids for microalgae drying
    • 2014 International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Ubando, A.T., Cuello, J.L., El-Halwagi, M.M., Culaba, A.B., & Tan, R.R., (2014) Multi-Regional Multi-Objective Optimization of an Algal Biofuel Polygeneration Supply Chain With Fuzzy Mathematical Programming
    • ASME. Energy Sustainability, Volume 2: Economic, Environmental, and Policy Aspects of Alternate Energy; Fuels and Infrastructure, Biofuels and Energy Storage; High Performance Buildings; Solar Buildings, Including Solar Climate Control/Heating/Coolin
    • Ubando, A.T., Cuello, J.L., Culaba, A.B., Promentilla, M.A.B., & Tan, R.R., (2014) Multi-Criterion Evaluation of Cultivation Systems for Sustainable Algal Biofuel Production using Analytic Hierarchy Process and Monte Carlo Simulation
    • Energy Procedia Volume 61
    • Ubando, A.T., Aviso, A.B., Culaba, A.B., Ng, D.K.S., & Tan, R.R., (2013) Fuzzy Multi-Objective Approach for Designing of Biomass Supply Chain for Polygeneration With Triple Footprint Constraints
    • ASME. ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Volume 12: Systems and Design
    • Aviso, K.B., Ubando, A.T., Culaba, A.B., Cuello, J.L., El-Halwagi, M.M., & Tan, R.R., (2015) A Mixed-Integer Linear Programming Model for Optimal Synthesis of Polygeneration Systems with Energy Storage for Cyclic Loads
    • CRC Press, Synthesis, Design, and Resource Optimization in Batch Chemical Plants
    • Yu, K.D.S., Aviso, K.B., Eusebio, R.C.P., Felix, C. B., Mayol, A.P., Promentilla, M.A.B., Santos, J.R., Ubando, A.T., & Tan, R. R., (2016) Input-output based system perturbation analysis of the environmental implications of rice hull utilization for power generation in the philippines
    • Chemical Engineering Transactions Volume 52
    • Sok, P., Augusto, G., Ubando, A., Culaba, A., Culaba, A.B., Archie, M., & Gan Lim, L.A., (2016) Effects of Swirling Inlet Flow on the Performance of Axial Flow Turbine Draft Tube Model at Different Reynolds Numbers Using Ansys Fluent
    • 4th AUN/SEED-NET Regional Conference on Energy Engineering, Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    • Mayol, A.P., Culaba, A.B., Aviso, K.B., Ng, D.K.S., Tan, R.R., & Ubando, A.T., (2016) Fuzzy linear programming model for the optimal design of a trigeneration plant with product price variability
    • 2016 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON)
    • Ubando, A.T., & Aguilar, K.D.T., (2016) Fuzzy quadratic programming model for the optimal design of an algal bioenergy park under optimal price markdown percentage
    • 2016 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON)
    • Ubando, A.T., Gue, I.H.V., & Aguilar, K.D.T., (2016) Analytical hierarchy process with artificial neural network: A case study of algal biofuel production impact prioritization in the Philippines
    • 2016 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON)
    • Fernando, A.H., Maglaya, A.B., & Ubando, A.T., (2016) Optimization of an algae ball mill grinder using artificial neural network
    • 2016 IEEE Region 10 Conference (TENCON)
    • Ubando, A.T., Gue, I.H.V., Culaba, A.B., & Cuello, J.L., (2017) A comparative assessment for algal biodiesel production in the Philippines
    • 2017 IEEE Canada International Humanitarian Technology Conference (IHTC)
    • Manrique, R., Ubando, A.T., Culaba, A.B., Villagracia, A.R.C., David, M.Y., Arboleda, N.B., & Kasai, H., (2017) CO2 transport from flue gas emission across the lipid membrane for microalgae biofixation
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Lim, N.R.E.G., Soliman, J.L., Mercado, J.P.D., Felix, C.B., Ubando, A.T., & Culaba, A.B., (2017) Seaweed dryer design criteria assessment using analytic hierarchy process
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Ubando, A.T., Gonzaga, J.A., Gue, I.H.V., & Biona, J.B.M., (2017) A computational architecture for evaluation of the fuel consumption for importation of products
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Chiu, G.M.K., Aviso, K.B., Ubando, A.T., & Tan, R.R., (2017) Fuzzy linear programming model for the optimal design of a combined cooling, heating, and power plant
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Enriquez, J.I., Villagracia, A.R., Moreno, J.L., Arboleda, N., David, M., Ubando, A., Culaba, A., & Cuello, J., (2017) Effect of structural and dynamical properties of lipid bilayer on water permeation studied using course-grained molecular dynamics simulation
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Soliman, J.L., Lim, N.R.E.G., Mercado, J.P.D., Lagurin, M.R.C., Felix, C.B., Ubando, A.T., & Culaba, A.B., (2017) Effects of temperature and pressure on the vacuum drying characteristics of red seaweed Kappaphycus alvarezii
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Gue, I.H.V., Ubando, A.T., Aguilar, K.D.T., Manrique, R.B., Cuello, J.L., & Culaba, A.B., (2017) Linear programming modelling of an integrated sugarcane microalgal biofuel plant
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Banal, L.F., Lim, L.A.G., Ubando, A.T., Fernando, A.H., & Augusto, G.L., (2017) Aircraft configuration development through surrogate-based robust optimization using a real-coded fuzzy-genetic algorithm
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Enriquez, J.I., Villagracia, A.R., Moreno, J.L., Arboleda, N., David, M., Ubando, A., Ong, H.L., Culaba, A., & Cuello, J., (2017) Course-grained molecular dynamics investigation on the effects of uniform electric field on DPPC lipid bilayer: With and without vacuum space
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Aguilar, K.D.T., Ubando, A.T., Culaba, A.B., Aviso, K.B., Tan, R.G.R., & Chiu, A.S.F., (2017) Carbon dioxide reduction incentive for eco-industrial parks using bilevel fuzzy programming
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Mina, A.R., Tecson, B., Virtucio, D.V., Felix, C., Ubando, A., Madrazo, C., Baldovino, R., Culaba, A., Toledo, N., Jimenez, C., & Garibay, S., (2017) Optimization of microwave drying of microalgae nannochloropsis sp. for biofuel production
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Aguilar, K.D.T., Ubando, A.T., Marfori, I.A.V., Culaba, A.B., Dungca, J.R., Promentilla, M.A.B., Aviso, K.B., & Tan, R.G.R., (2017) Synthesis and optimal design of a microhydro-based polygeneration system using fuzzy linear programming with Pareto frontier
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Felix, C., Ubando, A., Madrazo, C., Culaba, A., Go, A.W., Sutanto, S., Ju, Y.-H., Tran-Nguyen, P.-L., & Chang, J.-S., (2017) Uncatalyzed direct biodiesel production from wet microalgae under subcritical conditions
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Ubando, A.T., Marfori, I.A.V., III, Aviso, K.B., & Tan, R.R., (2018) Optimal Synthesis of a Community-Based Off-Grid Polygeneration Plant using Fuzzy Mixed Integer Linear Programming Model
    • Chemical Engineering Transactions Volume 70
    • Ubando, A.T., Marfori, I.A., III, Culaba, A.B., Dungca, J.R., Promentilla, M.A.B., Aviso, K.B., & Tan, R.R., (2017) A Systematic Approach for the Optimal Design of an Off-Grid Polygeneration System using Fuzzy Linear Programming Model
    • Computer Aided Chemical Engineering Volume 40
    • Aguilar, K.D.T., Chiu, G.M.K., Ubando, A.T., Aviso, K.B., Tan, R.R., & Chiu, A.S.F., (2017) Bi-level Fuzzy Optimization Model of an Algae-Sugarcane-Based Eco-Industrial Park
    • Chemical Engineering Transactions Volume 61
    • Sy, C.L., Aviso, K.B., Ubando, A.T., & Tan, R.R., (2018) Synthesis of Cogeneration, Trigeneration, and Polygeneration Systems Using Target-Oriented Robust Optimization
    • Sustainable Energy Technology and Policies
    • Cayamanda, C.D., Aviso, K.B., Biona, J.B.M., Culaba, A.B., Promentilla, M.A.B., Tan, R.R., & Ubando, A.T., (2017) Mapping a Low-Carbon Future for the Philippines: Scenario Results from a Fractional Programming Input-Output Model
    • Process Integration and Optimization for Sustainability Volume 1, No. 4
    • Santiago, R.M.C., De Ocampo, A.L., Ubando, A.T., Bandala, A.A., & Dadios, E.P., (2017) Path planning for mobile robots using genetic algorithm and probabilistic roadmap
    • 2017 IEEE 9th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM)
    • Manrique, R., Moreno, J.L., Villagracia, A.R., Ubando, A., Kasai, H., Arboleda, N., Jr., David, M., & Culaba, A., (2018) Effects of salinity on the CO2 permeation across lipid bilayer for microalgae biofixation: a molecular dynamics study
    • Journal of Applied Phycology Volume 30, No. 1
    • Aviso, K.B., Mayol, A.P., Promentilla, M.A.B., Santos, J.R., Tan, R.R., Ubando, A.T., & Yu, K.D.S., (2018) Allocating human resources in organizations operating under crisis conditions: A fuzzy input-output optimization modeling framework
    • Resources, Conservation and Recycling Volume 128
    • Sy, C.L., Ubando, A.T., Aviso, K.B., & Tan, R.R., (2018) Multi-objective target oriented robust optimization for the design of an integrated biorefinery
    • Journal of Cleaner Production Volume 170
    • Lucas, R.I., Promentilla, M.A.B., Ubando, A., Tan, R.G., Aviso, K., & Yu, K.D., (2017) An AHP-based evaluation method for teacher training workshop on information and communication technology
    • Evaluation and Program Planning Volume 63
    • Ubando, A.T., Culaba, A.B., Tan, R.R., & Ng, D.K.S., (2012) A Systematic Approach for Optimization of an Algal Biorefinery Using Fuzzy Linear Programming
    • Computer Aided Chemical Engineering Volume 31
    • Sy, C.L., Aviso, K.B., Ubando, A.T., & Tan, R.R., (2016) Target-oriented robust optimization of polygeneration systems under uncertainty
    • Energy Volume 116, No. Part 2

 Awards:

    • Outstanding Young Scientist Award (Mechanical Engineering), National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST-NAST), 2016
    • Best Paper Award, National Academy of Science and Technology (DOST-NAST), 2015
    • Philippine-US Research Exchange Grant Award (Project Principal Investigator), USAID Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development, 2015 April
    • Philippine Agriculture PhD Dissertation Scholarship Award, Fulbright Foundation, 2013 September
    • PhD Sandwich Program Award, Commission on Higher Education: Faculty Development Program II, 2013 September
    • University Scholar Award, University of the Philippines, 2009
    • National Graduate School of Engineering Scholarship Awardee, Engineering Research and Development for Technology, 2007 May
    • Gold Medal for Outstanding Thesis Award, De La Salle University, 2000