Who we are
The UPLB Society of Chemical Engineering Students (UPLB SChemES), a duly recognized premier academic organization at the University of the Philippines Los Baños exclusive for B.S. Chemical Engineering students have been committed to the pursuit of professional and academic excellence, the enhancement of interactions among university constituents, and the advancement of the Philippine community through the application of Chemical Engineering.
Over the past years, the Society strived to develop excellence, leadership, and holistic growth. Through hosting events and participating in activities that are aimed to fulfill the mandate, we were able to evolve into a more competitive and reputable organization. With this drive for growth, the Society has been able to produce academic and professional members that actively and meaningfully contribute to the overall wellness and knowledge of the community.
The Society By the numbers
36
Years since foundation on September 11, 1986
500
+
Members / Alumni
9200
+
Facebook Followers
8800
+
Facebook Likes & Engagement
80
+
Active Residents
12
+
Events to fulfill organization's objectives
1000
+
Twitter Followers
500
+
Instagram Followers
Advisers
Senior Advisers
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, UPLB
PROFESSOR 12 and UP Scientist
Vice Chancellor for Research and Extension
Chairman, Interdisciplinary Biofuels Research Study Center and UPLB Interdisciplinary Life Cycle Assessment Laboratory
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, UPLB
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 4
Academe-Industry Linkage Committee Chair
Junior Advisers
Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, UPLB
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR 5
CEAT, College Secretary
Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, UPLB
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR 4
WHY SChemES?
UPLB SChemES is the oldest chemical engineering student organization in UPLB. With its 35 years of existence, the organization has had a track record of student activities engaging with the various constituents of the DChE and CEAT, and likewise, in reaching out to larger communities. UPLB SChemES is opportune for supporting the Department’s from the front by aiding its faculty members in key activities designed to promulgate its mission and vision. From these, UPLB SChemES enables its members to be holistic, putting academics above all, while enhancing inter- and intrapersonal skills that prepares them for their future profession.
Dr. Michael Vincent O. Laurio
Assistant Professor
Department of Chemical Engineering, UPLB
