FEATI University Science & Technology Expo 2026
FEATI Univertsity Science & Technology Expo 2026
March 18-21
FEATIU Activity Center
#FEATI@80
With the theme “FEATI@80: Legacy in Motion and in Action, Innovation in Action,” this year’s S&T Expo brought ideas to life through the creativity, passion, and dedication of our participants. The four-day celebration featured one of our largest panels of twelve judges and an expanded effort that elevated the event’s overall quality and impact. We extend our sincere gratitude to our organizing committee, judges, administrators, faculty, presenters, students, and partner institutions for their invaluable support.
Guest of Honor & Keynote Speaker: Atty. Marco Cicero F. Domingo, Ph.D., CESE, OIC, Office of the Director, CHED
Documented Research Competition
Zara Cup: Electrical & Electronics Engineering Department
Authors: Mark Danielle Ordoñez, Jerodyn Reyes, Engr. Ronaldo Tamayo
Research Title: Design of a Waste-to-Energy System for Converting Solid Waste into Electrical Power
First Runner-up: Aeronautical Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance Technology Department
Authors: James Andrei G. Aniñon, Lloyd S. Evangelista, Sofia Nicole A. Mabini, Aron John T. Maligaya, Engr. Carmelo M. Suaybaguio Jr., Engr. Cedrick Bryll Sison
Research Title: Flexural Behavior of Characterization of Hybrid Honeycomb-Auxetic 3D-Printed Infill Structures
Second Runner-up: Aeronautical Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance Technology Department
Authors: Paul Emerson Bacinillo, John Ferwin Villafranca, Alecxander William Silverio, Cedrick Bryll Sison
Research Title: Assessment of Particulate Matter (PM) Filtration Efficiency of Pineapple Crown and Leaf Fibers as an Alternative to Cotton in HVAC Pre-Air Filters Using Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) Testing
Conceptual Research Competition
First Place: Aeronautical Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance Technology Department
Authors: Ma. Veronica N. Cruz, Recuerdo Hattem E. Reyes, Ken Englebert D. Villanueva, and Jay Mark E. Pahapay
Research Title: Evaluation of Shear Mechanical Performance of PEEK Sleeved Washers as a Concept for Corrosion Protection for Aircraft Riveted Joints
Second Place: Aeronautical Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance Technology Department
Authors: Anjenette J. Cruz, Dennis Gabriel E. Wu, Joevict Dwayne P. Pagalilauan, Alexandrea May P. Yabut, Venice D. Portes
Research Title: Conceptual Design of a Non-Invasive Planar Electrode Array Sensor for Estimating Soot Particle Concentration in Exhaust Engines Using Electric Field Detection
Third Place: Aeronautical Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance Technology Department
Authors: Thomas Dave San Pedro, Lloyd Bryan Tejada, Engr. Ronaldo Tamayo
Research Title: Conceptual Study in Exploring the Potential of Turbine-Integrated Generators in Turbojet Engine
High School Research Competition
First Place: FEATI SHS G12
Authors: Laurasia Alexandra Lingad, Christopher Joseph Guzon, Benedict Culhi, Ma Chrisabelle Ella Uy
Research Title: Optimizing the Critical Angle of Attack for Improved Stall Resistance and Reduced Flow Turbulence via CFD
Second Place: FEATI SHS G11
Authors: Rygen Abueg, Sandie Luiz Alpabete, Nathniel Battad, Alexander Carbilledo, Ethan Evaristo, Michael Lyle Gentiano. Ricson Melendres. Donfrel Mocosa, Ashley Nicole Pabillo, Allen Ramirez, Ramolete Marcus, Kylle Supremo
Research Title: A Comparative Study on the Growth Rate of Red Lettuce using Aquaponics with Deep Water Culture Compared to Soil-Grown Red Lettuce
Third Place: FEATI SHS G12
Hann Gavin Honoridez, Darell Ian Rumbaoa, Jonas Bautista, Jehu Dvaughn Ribot
Research Title: The Characteristics of Different High-Speed Train Nose Shapes
Best Booth: School of Fine Arts



