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28th SPVM Scientific Programme
Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City, Philippines
October 22-24, 2026
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Day 1: 10/22/2026 (Thursday)
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07:30 - 08:30 AM
REGISTRATION
Venue: CCFC Buildg Ground Floor Rodriguez Hall
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08:45 - 10:00 AM
OPENING CEREMONIES
Venue: Finster Hall Auditorium, 7th Floor
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PLENARY SESSIONS
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PLENARY SESSION I Venue: Finster Hall Auditorium , 7th Floor
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10:00 - 10:35Prof. Christopher C. Bernido, PhD (Central Visayan Institute Foundation / Research Center for Theoretical Physics, Philippines)
Title: "Optimal Learning with Limited Teacher Intervention in the Age of AI: the CVIF-Dynamic Learning Program"
Moderator: Jinky B. Bornales, PhD
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10:35 - 11:10Prof. Luis Ho, PhD (Kavli Institute for Astronomy and Astrophysics at Peking University, China)
Title: "Supermassive Black Holes in the Universe"
Moderator: Reinabelle C. Reyes, PhD
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11:10 - 11:45Prof. Hung-Chung Hsueh (Tamkang University, Taiwan)
Title: "Engineering Quantum Order in Flatland: First-Principles Theory as a Design Tool for Quantum Matter"
Moderator: Fr. Antonio Basilio, PhD
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11:45 - 12:00BREAK AND CONFERENCE PHOTO Venue: ADDU Auditorium Venue: Finster Hall Auditorium
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12:00 - 01:00L U N C H B R E A K Venue: Finster Building 7th Floor Lobby
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PLENARY SESSION II Venue: Finster Hall Auditorium
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01:00 - 01:35Dr. Matthew Reinhold (Stanford University, Science Corps USA)
Title: "Atmospheric Nitrogen Evolution on Abiotic, Earth-Like Terrestrial Planets: Revealing a New Potential Biosignature"
Moderator: Catherine Therese J. Quiñones, PhD
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01:35 - 02:10Dr. Exedy C. Lampara (Rizal Technological University, Philippines)
Title: "Teaching, Questioning, Researching: Exploring Physics Education among Engineering Students"
Moderator: Salasa A. Nawang, PhD
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02:10 - 02:45Dr. Nakorn Thongyoi (KKPaCT, Khon Kaen University, Thailand)
Title: "The SIMP Dark Matter beyond the Standard Freeze-Out"
Moderator: Jingle B. Magallanes, PhD
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02:45 - 03:20Prof. Akira Yamakata, PhD (Okayama University, Japan)
Title: "Designing Beneficial Defects for Efficient Photocatalysis"
Moderator: Reynaldo M. Vequizo, PhD
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03:20 - 03:40C O F F E E B R E A K
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POSTER SESSION IVenue: CCFC Bldg Ground Floor Rodriguez Hall
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03:50 - 04:00POSTER SESSION OPENING and RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY
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04:00 - 05:30POSTER SESSION I
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05:30 - 06:00CONFERENCE BREAK
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06:00 - 09:00CONFERENCE BANQUET Venue: 4th Floor Martin Hall
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Day 2: 10/23/2026 (Friday)
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SUB-PLENARY SESSIONS
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28th SPVM: Physics Clinic and Workshops - Day 2: 10/23/2026 (Friday) Convenor: Jan Mickelle Maratas, PhD
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SUB-PLENARY SESSIONS I
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08:15 - 08:40

Preliminaries

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Session I - Moderator: Jessa Mae T. LazarteVenue: Training Room - 8th Floor CCFC Bldg
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08:40 - 09:00PRODUCT DEMO - SCIENCE STAR CORPORATION
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09:00 - 10:15

Prof. Nonato Gil Santos, PhD (De La Salle University, Philippines)
Title: "AI-Assisted Analysis in Computer-Based Physics Experiments"
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10:15 - 10:30C O F F E E B R E A KVenue: 8th Floor CCFC Bldg
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SUB-PLENARY SESSIONS II
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Session I (cont.): Moderator: Jessa Mae T. LazarteVenue: Training Room - 8th Floor CCFC Bldg
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10:30 - 12:00 Prof. Nonato Gil Santos, PhD (De La Salle University, Philippines)
Title: "AI-Assisted Analysis in Computer-Based Physics Experiments" (cont.)
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12:00 - 01:00

L U N C H B R E A K Venue: Arrupe Hall - Front Side
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POSTER SESSION II
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01:00 - 02:30POSTER SESSION IIVenue: CCFC Bldg Ground Floor Rodriguez Hall
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02:30 - 02:45C O F F E E B R E A KVenue: 8th Floor CCFC Bldg
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SUB-PLENARY SESSIONS III
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Session II - Moderator: Mariel EscobalVenue: Training Room - 8th Floor CCFC Bldg
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02:45 - 05:00 Session II - Dr. Edgar Genio (De La Salle University, Philillipines)
Title: "Optical and Spectroscopic Instrumentation and Laboratory Automation"
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28th SPVM (Physics Education, Concepts, Demonstrations): Paper Presentations - Day 2: 10/23/2026 (Friday)
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08:15 - 08:30Preliminaries
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SUB-PLENARY SESSIONS I
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Session 1 - Moderator: Rayyanah R. Benasing, PhDVenue: Work Room - 7th Floor CCFC Bldg
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08:30 - 08:45Christian Daniel Evidente Ramos (De La Salle University)
"MAGPHY: An Inquiry-Based Physics Laboratory Manual for Developing Experimental Physics Skills Using Smartphone Magnetometry"
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08:45 - 09:00Karl Evan Pama (Notre Dame of Marbel University)
"Augmented Reality (AR) Instructional Package on Electricity for Senior High School General Physics"
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09:00 - 09:15Ricio Milo Salibay (Cebu Technological University)
"Teaching wave physics through indigenous musical traditions: A STEAM-based approach using Kanta sa Hukot sa Sipatan"
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09:15 - 09:30John Dave Larra (Carlos Hilado Memorial State University)
"Project MLBB: Motivating Learners Through Board Games to Boost Engagement Level and Academic Performance in Physics of Grade 7 Learners"
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09:30 - 09:45Alwielland Bello (Bukidnon State University)
"G21SEV-P Model of Academic Success for College STEM Freshmen Students in Northern Mindanao: Towards a Sustainable Tertiary STEM Framework"
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09:45 - 10:00Ranzivelle Marianne Roxas-Villanueva (Institute of Physics, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños)
"Mapping curricular pathways in Applied Physics: a directed course network analysis"
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10:00 - 10:15

C O F F E E B R E A KVenue: 8th Floor CCFC Bldg
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SUB-PLENARY SESSIONS II
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Session 2 - Moderator: Prof. Elesar V. MalicobanVenue: Work Room - 7th Floor CCFC Bldg
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10:15 - 10:30Monica Canuday Dionela (Carlos Hilado Memorial State University)
"Photon Forge: A DIY Simulation-Based Instructional Material for Teaching Photoelectric Effect and Multi-Metal Electron Emission"
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10:30 - 10:45Daniel Angelito Hernandez (Ateneo de Zamboanga University)
"Integrating SAMR-based self-paced learning module in teaching radiation damage in biological materials"
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10:45 - 11:00Jas Felicisimo A. Cane (Mindanao State University at Naawan)
"Navigating the Complexity of Modern Physics: A Transcendental Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Undergraduate Science Education Students"
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11:00 - 11:15Lovella Escalante (Colegio de San Juan de Letran Calamba)
"Correlates of Students' Robotics Academic Achievement in Secondary Level"
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11:15 - 11:30Elwells B. Ulla (Crossing Bayabas National High School)
"Is two hours enough for Physics? Perceived ancillary-time sufficiency and instructional usability in senior high school teaching"
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11:30 - 11:45Jeovanny Marticion (University of the Philippines Open University)
"Generative Artificial Intelligence and Culture: Examining its Influence in Physics Learning Among Bisaya Learners"
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11:45 - 12:00Ivan Culaba (Ateneo de Manila University)
"Teaching the Optics of the Eye for Pre-Med Students"
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12:00 - 01:00

L U N C H B R E A K Venue: Arrupe Hall - Front Side
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POSTER SESSION II
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01:00 - 02:30POSTER SESSION IIVenue: CCFC Bldg Ground Floor Rodriguez Hall
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02:30 - 02:45C O F F E E B R E A KVenue: 8th Floor CCFC Bldg Lobby
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SUB-PLENARY SESSIONS III
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Session 3 - Moderator: Prof. Neil Alfie Y. LastaVenue: Work Room - 7th Floor CCFC Bldg
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02:45 - 03:00Moira D. Abesmo (Camiguin Polytechnic State College)
"An Arduino-Based Investigation of the Speed of Sound and Acoustic Resonance in Open–Open and Open–Closed Air Columns"
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03:00 - 03:15James Cejas Espinosa (University of San Carlos)
"Development and Validation of an Interdisciplinary Conceptual Understanding Test in Physics and Chemistry"
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03:15 - 03:30Chive Gabasa (West Visayas State University)
"Blended Chitosan-glycerol Diffractive Gratings: Utilizing Marine Waste as Optical Teaching Materials"
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03:30 - 03:45Alejandro H. Espera Jr. (University of the Philippines - Mindanao/Ateneo de Davao University)
"From Concept Inventories to Constructive Influence: Reframing Electric Circuit Misconceptions Through a Tacit Knowledge Framework in the Age of Generative AI"
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03:45 - 04:15Clyde Harris Saraos (University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines)
"Development of a low-cost software-defined radio system for NOAA weather satellite reception"
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04:15 - 04:45Mergebelle D. Dengal (Department of Physics, Mindanao State University – Main Campus)
"Visualizing Buoyancy: An Interactive Computational Demonstration of Archimedes’ Principle Using DesignSPHysics and FreeCAD"
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28th SPVM (Applied Physics, Optics & Photonics, Theoretical Physics): Paper Presentations - Day 2: 10/23/2026 (Friday)Convenor: Lyndon D. Bastatas, PhD
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08:15 - 08:30Preliminaries
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SUB-PLENARY SESSIONS I
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Session 1 - Moderator: Salasa A. Nawang, PhDVenue: Conference E - 3rd Floor CCFC Bldg
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08:30 - 08:45Eduardo Descalsota (Ateneo de Davao University)
"Performance Modeling and Energy Conversion Analysis of an Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Microgrid for Rural Electrification"
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08:45 - 09:00Christian Jay C. Viernes (University of the Philippines - Baguio)
"Modeling, Simulation, and Prototype Development of a Linear Air-Coupled Ultrasonic Phased Array for Directional Obstacle Detection"
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09:00 - 09:15Jewel Frances Detablan (University of the Philippines Manila)
"Optimization of a Low-Flux Isotopic Neutron Imaging System"
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09:15 - 09:30Emmanuel P Hernandez (University of the Philippines Los Baños)
"Characterization of Tetracycline Antibiotics mixed in Skim Milk using Terahertz Spectroscopy and Machine learning"
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09:30 - 09:45Paulo Yvez Tolentino (Department of Veterinary Paraclinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Philippines Los Baños)
"Terahertz Absorbance and Refractive Indices of Sulfonamide Antibiotics in Skim Milk Matrix Characterized using Machine Learning"
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09:45 - 10:00Alvin Karlo Garcia Tapia (Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines Los Baños)
"Low-Frequency Spectral Profiling of Bovine Casein under Thermal Treatment"
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10:00 - 10:15

C O F F E E B R E A KVenue: 3rd Floor CCFC Bldg Lobby
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SUB-PLENARY SESSIONS II
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Session 2 - Moderator: Giovanni J. Paylaga, PhDVenue: Conference E - 3rd Floor CCFC Bldg
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10:15 - 10:30Ian Jasper Agulo (Machine Intelligence and Neural Dynamics Laboratory, Department of Physical Sciences, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio)
"Branching Quantum Convolutional Neural Networks for Binary and Multiclass Image Classification"
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10:30 - 10:45Dale Carl G. Tormis (Caraga State University Main Campus)
"Dynamical Acoustic Horizons in Dissipative Quantum Fluids"
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10:45 - 11:00Marc Jhon D. Maquiling (Central Mindanao University)
"Effect of Central Obscuration on Off-Axis Planet Detection in Optical Vortex Coronagraphy"
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11:00 - 11:15Romnick B. Unabia (Mindanao State University – General Santos)
"Parameter-dependent effects of Ambient-Air Corona Plasma on Bell Pepper Seed Germination and Early Growth"
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11:15 - 11:30Niel John Doctora (Central Mindanao University)
"Statistical analysis of simulated speckle patterns generated by Bessel beams with varying topological charges"
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11:30 - 11:45Elias M. Ajero Jr. (Department of Physics, Mindanao State University - Marawi)
"Strain-rotation coupling sensitivity in m=+1 diffraction from elastomeric PDMS grating"
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11:45 - 12:00Resthee Jazo P. Prades (Caraga State University - Ampayon)
"Thermodynamic Constraints on Solar Drying in a No-Dry-Season Tropical Climate: A Nine-Year Meteorological Analysis for Caraga, Philippines"
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12:00 - 01:00

L U N C H B R E A K Venue: Arrupe Hall - Front Side
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POSTER SESSION II
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01:00 - 02:30POSTER SESSION IIVenue: CCFC Bldg Ground Floor Rodriguez Hall