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Dr. Sumalinog received her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering and M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering degrees in the University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City in 2010, 2013 and 2018, respectively. She completed her masters and doctorate degree under the scholarship granted by the Department of Science and Technology-Engineering Research and Development for Technology (DOST-ERDT), with her dissertation completed in Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, USA funded by the DOST-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI) Sandwich Program. Dr. Sumalinog is a licensed chemical engineer and an active member of the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) and the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP). She serves as one of the co-coordinators of the Student Academic Advising and other Services (SAAS) committee of the UST Faculty of Engineering. She has published notable research articles in the field of environmental engineering, particularly on advanced wastewater treatment processes and activated carbon/biochar synthesis and applications. Her research interests include thermochemical conversions of waste biomass, adsorption applications, advanced oxidation processes, and waste-to-energy conversions.

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Engr. Divine Angela G. Sumalinog, PhD

Department of Chemical Engineering | Faculty of Engineering | Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences

dgsumalinog@ust.edu.ph

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Academic Qualifications

Degrees

Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 2018
Master of Science in Environmental Engineering, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 2013
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 2010

Research Highlights

Utilization of coconut husk wastes as adsorbent for the removal of ibuprofen from wastewater
Pyrolysis of municipal solid waste biomass for the synthesis of biochar adsorbent for the removal of dye and pharmaceutical compounds

Research Interests

Advanced wastewater treatment processes (i.e., adsorption, AOPs)
Thermochemical conversions (i.e., biochar synthesis, pyrolysis)

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Courses Handled

Introduction to Engineering
Chemistry Application in Engineering
Physics for Engineers A
Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry 2
Particle Technology
Environmental Science and Engineering
Particle Technology
Chemical Engineering Laboratory I & II
Industrial Waste Management and Control

Major Recognitions

Recipient, Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) Scholarship Grant by Department of Science and Technology (DOST) (2011-2013 & 2014-2017)

Professional Activities

Co-Coordinator – Student Academic Advising and other Services (SAAS), Faculty of Engineering, University of Santo Tomas (2019-present)
Associate Member – National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) (2019-present)
Member – Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers (PIChE) (2010-present)

Selected Publications

L.D. Lapitan, C.E. Tiangco, D.G. Sumalinog, N.S. Sabarillo, & J.M. Diaz. “An effective blended online teaching and learning strategy during the COVID-19 pandemic.” Education for Chemical Engineers, 35, 116-131 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ece.2021.01.012
D.G. Sumalinog, S.C. Capareda, & M.G. de Luna. “Evaluation of the effectiveness and mechanisms of acetaminophen and methylene blue dye adsorption on activated biochar derived from municipal solid wastes.” Journal of Environmental Management, 210, 255-262 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2018.01.010
D.G. Sumalinog, M.G. de Luna, & S.C. Capareda. “Improving the surface properties of municipal solid waste-derived pyrolysis biochar by chemical and thermal activation: Optimization of process parameters and environmental application.” Waste Management, 72, 255-264 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wasman.2017.11.038
J.I. Colades, M.G. de Luna, D.G. Sumalinog, & C.-P. Huang. “Application of mathematical modeling and electrochemical iron dosing strategies to improve the

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