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AD Scientific Index: CLSU Ranks 13th, 70 Faculty & Staff Researchers Makes it to the List of CLSU Best Scientists

May. 17, 2023

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Gearing towards its vision to become a world-class national research university, the Alper-Dodger (AD) Scientific Index registered the Central Luzon State University (CLSU) as ranked 8th under Public Universities in the Philippine category and 13th on the overall ranking among the 281 universities in the Philippines. Moreover, 70 CLSU faculty & staff researchers made it to the 2023 AD Scientific index list of best scientists. Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Renato G. Reyes was hailed as the Best Scientist in the country for his studies on Mycology, followed by Dr. Hazel Monica M. Peralta for her contribution to the field of fisheries, and Dr. Elmar M. Villota for his bioenergy research. Meanwhile, University President Edgar A. Orden is in the seventh spot for his contribution to the field of Animal Science. The AD Scientific Index is a ranking and analysis system based on the scientific performance and the added value of the scientific productivity of individual scientists. Furthermore, it provides rankings of institutions based on the scientific characteristics of affiliated scientists. The names of the faculty researchers listed as Best Scientists are as follows: 1. Renato G. Reyes 2. Hazel Monica Peralta 3. Elmar Villota 4. Rich Milton Dulay 5. Sofronio Kalaw 6. Wendy Mateo 7. Edgar A. Orden 8. Karl Marx Quiazon 9. Melissa B. Agustin (former CLSU faculty) 10. Joel M. Torres 11. Garry Benico 12. Jerwin Undan 13. Emmanuel Vera Cruz 14. Angeles De Leon 15. Virginia Venturina 16. Annie Melinda 17. Evaristo Abella 18. Ravelina Velasco 19. Rubigilda Paraguison Alili 20. Ronaldo Alberto 21. Eden S. David 22. Elmer Dela Rosa 23. Lexter R. Natividad 24. Twinkle Barangan (former CLSU researcher) 25. Franz Marielle Nogoy 26. Maria Excelsis M. Orden 27. Khavee Agustus Botagen 28. Leila M. Collantes 29. Sylvester Badua 30. Rodolfo F. Mendrano Jr. 31. Lani Lou Mar A. Lopez 32. Angelo Dullas 33. Mark Maca (former CLSU faculty) 34. Khristina Judan Cruz 35. Edwin D. Ibañez 36. Kristine Grace Waig 37. Romeo Gundran 38. Juvy J. Monserate 39. Katherine DA Bautista 40. Alvin P. Soriano 41. Fe Porciuncula 42. Paul Henric P. Gojo Cruz 43. Redel L. Gutierrez 44. Joice San Andres 45. Marlon Naagas 46. Jonar T. Martin 47. Alvin T. Reyes 48. Leslie Anne L. Liwanag (former CLSU faculty) 49. Davelyn Pastor-Regel 50. Romeo Gavino 51. Danilo S. Vargas 52. Melba Domes Denson 53. Cesar Ortinero 54. Ariel Mactal 55. Kier Santiago 56. Vanessa Viterbo Velasco 57. Paula Blanca Gaban-Aquino 58. Emily T. Astrero 59. Nemesio A. Macabale Jr. 60. Jaypee S. Samson 61. Neal Del Rosario 62. Noraine P. Medina 63. Alma De Leon 64. Michael E. Santos 65. Rhodora Dela Rosa 66. Eduard Taganap 67. Elfren Celestino Jr. 68. Gilda Carbonell 69. Jumel Miller 70. Jeffrey Lavarias  

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