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CLSU Ranks 19th Best Institution in the PH, 9th Among Public Universities - AD Scientific Index 2025

Nov. 06, 2024

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LOOK I CLSU Ranks 19th Best Institution in the PH, 9th Among Public Universities - AD Scientific Index 2025 Central Luzon State University (CLSU), in its relentless pursuit of excellence, has secured the 19th spot among 317 universities and research institutions across the Philippines and ranks 9th among the country’s 178 public universities, according to the AD Scientific Index 2025. This year’s edition of the AD Scientific Index has marked a significant growth in the number of CLSU faculty and staff researchers, increasing from 94 to 134, further strengthening the university’s position among the country’s leading research institutions. Leading the rankings is Dr. Elmar Villota, who achieved the highest H-index among CLSU researchers, while University President Evaristo A. Abella earned recognition as the 25th best scientist at CLSU and ranks 7th in the field of Biological Sciences. Below is the list of faculty and staff researchers recognized as CLSU’s Best Scientists: 1. Elmar Mateo Villota 2. Hazel Monica Matias Peralta 3. Jupeth Toriano Pentang 4. Wendy Mateo 5. Rich Milton Dulay 6. Sofronio Kalaw 7. Edgar A. Orden 8. Melissa B. Agustin 9. Garry Benico 10. Joel M Torres 11. Karl Marx Quiazon 12. Irene Bustos 13. Angeles De Leon 14. Jerwin Undan 15. Emmanuel M. Vera Cruz 16. Annie Melinda Paz Alberto (Retired Faculty) 17. Lexter R. Natividad 18. Virginia Venturina 19. Leila M. Collantes 20. Ronaldo Alberto (Adjunct Professor) 21. Jessica Rustia 22. Ravelina Velasco 23. Rubigilda Paraguison Alili 24. Eden S. David 25. Evaristo A. Abella 26. Juvy J. Monserate 27. Sylvester Badua 28. Franz Marielle Nogoy 29. Maria Excelsis M Orden (Professor Emeritus) 30. Kristine Grace Waing 31. Edwin D. Ibañez 32. Angelo Dullas 33. Redel L. Gutierrez 34. Danilo Vargas (Professor Emeritus) 35. Elmer Dela Rosa 36. Mark Maca (Former Faculty) 37. Khavee Agustus Botangen 38. Lani Lou Mar A. Lopez 39. Rodolfo F. Medrano Jr. 40. Khristina Judan Cruz 41. Alvin T. Reyes 42. Katherine DA. Bautista 43. Marlon Naagas 44. Emily T. Astrero 45. Paul Henric P. Gojo Cruz 46. Fe Porciuncula (Retired Faculty) 47. Romeo Gundran 48. Melba Domes Denson 49. Alvin P. Soriano 50. Jonar T. Martin 51. Kier Santiago 52. Vanessa Viterbo Velasco 53. Jaypee S. Samson 54. Alma Deleon (Retired Faculty) 55. Ariel Mactal 56. Paul Jhon Eugenio 57. Joice San Andres 58. Romeo Gavino (Retired Faculty) 59. Jumel Miller 60. Nemesio A Macabale Jr 61. Noraine P. Medina 62. Davelyn Pastor-Rengel 63. Paula Blanca Gaban - Aquino 64. Eduard Taganap 65. Ma. Ruby Hiyasmin M. Delos Santos 66. Regidor G. Gaboy 67. Rhodora Dela Rosa 68. Elfren F. Celestino Jr. 69. Neal Del Rosario 70. Michael E. Santos 71. Mercedita Reyes 73. Abegail Palos Simbre 74. Carolyn Grace G Somera 75. Cesar Ortinero 76. Jeffrey Lavarias and Roann Alberto 77. Maria Adrielle S. Estigoy 78. Marvin Cinense and Ace Mugssy Agustin 80. Marife De Torres and Joan Ravago 82. Lea Soriano Caguiat 83. Jay C. Santos 84. Anazel Gamilla and Dennis Tanay 86. Theody Sayco 87. Hazel Jade Villamar and Ramezesh E. Dionisio 89. Geraldine G. Tayag 90. Gloria N. Ramos 91. M. Rivanda Debi 92. Daryl Alvaran Juganas and Belinda Romblon 94. Carl Dionelle B. Ponce 95. Diana Castillo 96. Celeste Dela Cruz, Paolo Carl Soliven and Paolo Carl Soliven 99. Chrysl Avegeil Vallejo, Virgilio D. Viernes Jr., Rehuel Nikolai Soriano and Parsons Hail 103. Marjorie Manlulu and Jocelyn P. Doronio 105. Janice Laforteza, Darwin Guillermo Dela Cruz and Dana G. Vera Cruz 108. Marian A. Caampued, Jo Adrianne A. Espiritu, Gella Patria Abella and Marlon N. Galad 112. Lynell Alejandro, Andrea May C Malonzo, Rhanney Gonzales, James Paul Labindao, Mark Anthony G. Moyano and Mari Joy Buenavista 118. John Paulo Sacdalan, Fernando Ferrer, Perry Lorraine H. Duran, Marvin R. Soriano, Janet Padilla and Jhon Christian Suyom 124. Christine Joy Manalili, Dan Charlie Joy Pangilinan, Fernan Fiegalan, Jeorge Dela Cruz, Erick Allain Flores and Jasper Neil Mandac 124. Edwin Atabay, Lucia Rigos, Marlon Ocampo , Edwin Atabay, Lerma Ocampo (PCC@CLSU) 131. Melchor Cupatan 132. Rolando V. Pagaduan Jr. 133. Mark Allan C. Mananggit 134. Jennifer Velasquez Fajanela #SievingforExellence

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