AT THE FOREFRONT Monserate among top 3,000 Scientists in PH

BY KALANIE SALDAJENO

Dr. Juvy Monserate, a Centralian researcher, scientist, and chemical engineer, is among the top 3000 scientists in the Philippines according to the Alper-Doger (AD) Scientific Index 2022.

Monserate’s research mainly focus on the field of Science and Nanotechnology particularly biomedicine, food, agriculture, energy, and environment. His inventions include nano-structured alcohol, hand sanitizer, and nano-filter masks with synthesized nanoparticles. These innovations were created to aid frontliners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The alcohol and sanitizer that we have produced both contains nanoparticles infused with turmeric extract. In a study on the use of zinc oxide nanoparticles as nanomedicine, the mixture could kill the H1N1 influenza and the SARS viruses which are both a family of the coronavirus. Thus, applying such to surfaces could be effective in preventing the spread of COVID-19,” Monserate said.

He also received the 2022 Outstanding Chemical Engineer - Atty. Rosendo & Luz Tansinsin Award for Research and Development during the 83rd Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) National Convention on September 14, 2022. He is the only Filipino in the Top 12 among 88 competing teams for the Association of the Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) Research Fund 2021. This multi-awarded researcher is a leading scientist and pioneer of Nanotechnology Research and Development of Central Luzon State University.

“I think my most important skill as a chemical engineer is genuine love of the profession. Evaluate and think objectively, create and incorporate innovatively,” he stated when asked of his career.

He graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in Central Philippine University in 1987. He holds two Masters degree namely, MAT Physics (NEUST) and Master of Science in Material Science and Engineering from UP Diliman. He is also a Ph.D. holder in Material Science and Engineering from UP Diliman specializing in nanotechnology of materials.

Monserate said that he is a proud Centralian saying, “I believe CPU started my journey to a very successful career.”

The AD Scientific Index provided evaluations of journals and universities. It is a ranking and analysis system based on the scientific performance and the added value of the scientific productivity of individual scientists.

Upang malinang ang kakayahan ng bansa sa paggamit ng kuryente galing sa hangin, pinondohan ng Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) ang pagpapatayo ng kauna-unahang Research, Development and Testing Laboratory sa bansa na binuo at pinaunlad sa Central Philippine University, Mayo 31.

Pinasimula ang pagtatayo ng pasilidad ang inisyatibo na magiging basehan ng mga mambabatas sa mga polisiyang naka angkla sa paggamit ng makabagong enerhiya. Nakikita rin itong makatutulong sa mga local government units (LGUs) sa pagsuri sa mga komunidad na may potensyal sa pagkuha ng kuryente mula sa hangin sa pamamaraan ng wind turbines.

“Ang CPU, kasama ng Affiliated Renewable Energy Center (AREC), ay responsable sa pagbubuo at pagpapatayo ng mga wind energy systems magmula noon, oras na para bumuo tayo ng research, development,” ayon kay Engr. Jeriel G. Militar, Project Leader at Chairperson ng CPU Mechanical Engineering Department.