UP-Diliman College of Science leads high-impact scientific studies in 2023

Science and technology (S&T) are pivotal in the development of the Philippines, offering innovative solutions to address societal challenges. 

The University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) continues its tradition of advancing S&T in the country through rigorous research endeavors led by its scientists. 

In 2023, UPD-CS scientists achieved significant milestones with their studies published in renowned, high-impact journals, contributing to the nation’s socio-economic progress.

The UPD-CS researchers delved into diverse scientific domains, addressing pressing issues such as plastic pollution, cancer research, climate change, and sustainable energy sources. Notable breakthroughs include:

• Investigation of pioneer colonizing bacteria’s role in plastic breakdown in oceans by scientists from the Marine Science Institute.
• Development of eco-friendly gold nanomaterials for detecting harmful dye pollutants by researchers from the Natural Sciences Research Institute and Institute of Chemistry.
• Discovery of the link between stress, altered light-dark cycles, and breast cancer by scientists from the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology.
• Exploration of the potential applications of 2D ilmenite oxides in spin transport electronics by physicists from the National Institute of Physics.
• Examination of metal-semiconductor nanocomposites for various applications by researchers from the Materials Science and Engineering Program and Institute of Chemistry.
• Analysis of the response of severe Philippine tropical cyclones to a warmer climate by meteorologists from the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology.
• Development of a framework for deriving analytic steady states of biochemical reaction networks by mathematicians from the Institute of Mathematics.
• Study of bottom simulating reflectors in the Manila Trench forearc to understand gas hydrate formations by geologists from the National Institute of Geological Sciences.
• Exploration of hidden diversity and genetic variations in coral reefs across the Great Barrier Reef by biologists from the Institute of Biology.
• Investigation of distinctive biomolecular properties of prehistoric southern Vietnamese cuisine by scientists from the Science and Society Program.

These research endeavors underscore UPD-CS’s commitment to scientific excellence and its role in driving innovation and progress in the Philippines. The findings of these studies not only contribute to global scientific knowledge but also offer practical solutions to address local and global challenges.For more information about UPD-CS’s scientific breakthroughs and research initiatives, please visit https://science.upd.edu.ph/.