Judilyn Q. Filipinas

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Engr. Judilyn Filipinas is a dedicated Chemical Engineer with a passion for both environmental stewardship and education. After graduating with a master’s degree in environmental engineering, she spent nearly a decade in the industry, gaining valuable experience in the paper and pulp industry, water treatment, process optimization, pollution control and safety engineering, environmental management regulations, and international management systems.

However, Engr. Filipinas discovered a true calling in academia. Recognizing the importance of inspiring the next generation of engineers, she transitioned to a faculty position at the Chemical Engineering Department of Mindanao State University (MSU) – Marawi. There, she leverages her industry expertise to provide students with a practical and solution-oriented education, while fostering their environmental consciousness.

Education

  • BS Chemical Engineering, Mindanao State University - Marawi (2008)
    - Registered Chemical Engineer, 2009
  • MS Environmental Engineering, University of the Philippines - Diliman (2013)

Specializations

  • Water & wastewater Resources & Treatment
  • Environmental Regulation Standards - Philippines
  • Air Quality & Pollution Control
  • Environmental Remediation & Waste Management
  • Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
  • Occupational Safety & Health Engineering

Courses Taught

  • Particle Technology
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Basic Occupational Safety and Health
  • Waste Utilization
  • E-waste
  • Polymer Science
  • Mass Transfer
  • Heat Transfer
  • Thermodynamics
  • Momentum Transfer

Publications

Journal Papers

  • AC Tilendoa, JQ Filipinasb, KMA Marohomsalicc, SA Edresd, LV Gincoe, AB Villame Jr.f Effect of Reaction Time and Solvent Ratio on the Acetylation of Isolated Cellulose Fiber from Tropical Water Hyacinth. Morressier (2024).
  • Amierson Tilendo, Kristine Marfe A. Marohomsalic, Judilyn Filipinas, Kenno Michael Uy, Juhary M. Khalid, Nael N. Sultan. Effect of size and loading of waste single-used plastic (SUP) aggregates on a bio-based high density polyurethane composite. Morressier (2024).
  • Filipinas, J.Q., Rivera, K.K.P., Ong, D.C. et al. Removal of sodium diclofenac from aqueous solutions by rice hull biochar.Biochar (2021).

Utility Models

  • Method of producing isolated cellulose from tropical water hyacinth
  • Method of producing cellulose acetate powder from tropical water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes)
  • Composition of papaya (Carica papaya) Ketchup comprising green banana (Musa acuminata) and Sakurab (Allium fistulusom L.)
  • Process of making papaya (Carica papaya) ketchup using green banana (Musa acuminata) paste as natural food thickener.

Research Projects

  • DBM Funded Project; 2024-2025

    “Groundwater Exploration in Marawi City, LDS, Phil.”

    Team Leader: Warda L. Panondi;

    Team Members:
  • NRCP-NSTEP Research Project; 2022-2023

    “Development of Doped Polyaniline/Cellulose Acetate from Tropical Water Hyacinth for Antimicrobial Membrane Preparation”

    Team: Tilendo, A.C.., Filipinas, J.Q., Marohomsalic, K.M.A., Edres, S.A.