Congratulations to the Winners of the Faculty Research Forum 2025!

As part of Research and Innovation Week 2025, the Faculty Research Forum held on October 28โ€“29 showcased the creativity and research excellence of our L-NU faculty members. The event served as a platform for educators to present their innovative studies, exchange ideas, and foster collaboration within the university community.

A total of 49 poster papers (16 from Health & Natural Sciences and 33 from Non-Health Sciences) and 24 oral presentations (12 from each category) were featured, highlighting the diverse expertise and passion of our faculty researchers. L-NU continues to support research that drives learning, innovation, and positive change.

A total of 49 poster papers (16 from Health & Natural Sciences and 33 from Non-Health Sciences) and 24 oral presentations (12 from each category) were featured, highlighting the diverse expertise and passion of our faculty researchers. L-NU continues to support research that drives learning, innovation, and positive change.

Here are the outstanding winners:
Best Poster Paper โ€“ Health & Natural Sciences
๐Ÿฅ‡ The Antibacterial Activity of the Formulated Liquid Hand Soap from the Saponin Content of the Leaf and Stem of Pansit-Pansitan (Peperomia pellucida)
College of Pharmacy
Gwen Ysabella V. Escaรฑo & Shirley D. Quiรฑones
๐Ÿฅˆ Feeding on Fungi: Morphology and Role of Nematodes in Rhizophora Mangrove Sediments
College of Arts and Sciences- Natural Sciences
HJ Marcilla, JM Salundaga, J. Frias, & JD Abellera
๐Ÿฅ‰ Abaca (Musa textilis Nee) Fiber as an Alternative Dental Retraction Cord
College of Dentistry
Rojean L. Gregorio, Aubrey D. Manalili, Rachel B. Navarro, Mickaella C. Zabala, Evangeline Padlan, & Sheryl Roman
Best Poster Paper โ€“ Non-Health Sciences
๐Ÿฅ‡ FLOODGUARD: Integrated Flood Monitoring and Warning System for Dagupan City
College of Information and Computing Studies
Clairole Sahm B. Ferrer & Cristian C. Cabungan
๐Ÿฅˆ BOLINAOLEX: A Unique Native Language Dictionary Application of Bolinao
College of Information and Computing Studies
Darwin Castillo, Ellyson Viernes, Roi Magkalas, & Bryan O. Mislang
๐Ÿฅ‰ From Suggestion to Persuasion: Insuring the Uninsured with Word of Mouth Approach
College of Business Education
Angely Mae C. Caacbay, Shaira R. Piol, & Genoveva Y. Reyes
Best Presenter โ€“ Health & Natural Sciences
๐Ÿฅ‡ John Marc S. Rosario
College of Arts and Sciences- Natural Sciences
Avifaunal Diversity Assessment and Seasonal Variation Across Cropping Seasons in Barangay Macayocayo, Bayambang, Pangasinan, Philippines
๐Ÿฅˆ Rajie Mae Montaniel
College of Arts and Sciences- Natural Sciences
Microplastic Assessment of Seagrass Sediments in Victoria, Alaminos City, Pangasinan
๐Ÿฅ‰ Versitalyn Manuel
College of Nursing
Navigating Social Stigma and Discrimination Amidst Rising HIV Cases: Lived Experiences
Best Presenter โ€“ Non-Health Sciences
๐Ÿฅ‡ Blessie V. Lagare
College of Engineering
Micro-Hydroegene: Energy Production from Waste Pool Water Plus Fabrication of Hydraulic Perpetual Motion
๐Ÿฅˆ Beverly D. Quezon
College of Criminal Justice Education
Level of Implementation of Provincial Ordinance No. 325-2024 Mandatory Wearing of Reflectorized Vest
๐Ÿฅ‰ Marissa Junatas
College of Information and Computing Studies
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Congratulations to all our winners and participants for their exceptional contributions to research and innovation! Your dedication continues to inspire academic excellence and transformative ideas across disciplines.