ALMAJOSE, Allan Paolo L.

ALMAJOSE, Allan Paolo L.

Allan Paolo L. Almajose, LPT, RChE, PhD, specializes in chemical engineering computational programming, thermodynamic modeling, and numerical simulations. With a strong background in mathematical modeling, advanced numerical methods, and simulations in chemical engineering, he currently serves as a Chemical Engineering Instructor at the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. A DOST-ERDT scholar, he earned his MSc and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of the Philippines – Diliman. His research interests include thermodynamic modeling in process systems engineering and advanced numerical analysis, reflected in select publications and an online repository of thermodynamic resources he maintains for the academic community, as he works toward becoming an established authority in the field through focused and meaningful contributions.

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Engr. Allan Paolo L. Almajose, PhD

Department of Chemical Engineering

alalmajose@ust.edu.ph

 

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 2024
  • Master of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of the Philippines – Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, 2018
  • Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, University of Santo Tomas – España, Manila, Philippines, 2014

Research Highlights

  • Thermodynamic equation of state modeling
  • Development of a 2SIR-VD model to compare idealized COVID-19 vaccine distribution strategies in the Philippines using reaction kinetics modeling
  • Numerical simulations and graphical representations of heat and mass transfer equipment using Microsoft Excel 
  • Implementation of graphical and numerical solutions via Java programming 

Research Interests

  • Mathematical modelling and computational methods in chemical engineering
  • Numerical steady and unsteady-state simulations of chemical engineering processes and designs
  • Thermodynamic equation of state modeling 
  • Computational fluid dynamics 

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

Undergraduate Level 

  • Numerical Analysis
  • Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering
  • Heat and Mass Transfer
  • Solution Thermodynamics
  • Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • Computer Applications in Chemical Engineering
  • Separation Processes
  • Process Dynamics and Control Laboratory
  • Engineering Data Analysis

Graduate Level 

  • Advanced Numerical Analysis
  • Advanced Mathematical Methods in Chemical Engineering
  • Advanced Transport Phenomena 
  • Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering
  • Advanced Separation Processes 

Major Recognitions

  • 2nd Runner Up, Best Paper Presentor: FUSERS, University of Santo Tomas – Manila, 2025
  • Parangal sa Mag-aaral, University of the Philippines – Diliman, 2018

Professional Activities

  • Member, Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers – Metro Manila Academe Chapter (2022-2023)

Selected Publications

Selected Publications

  • Almajose, A. P. L., & Dalida, M. L. P. (2025). Prediction of pure and mixture thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria using an optimized equation of state – Part 2: Vapor pressure modelling and extension to mixtures. Fluid Phase Equilibria. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fluid.2025.114345
  • Almajose, A. P. L., & Dalida, M. L. P. (2025). Prediction of pure and mixture thermodynamic properties and phase equilibria using an optimized equation of state – Part 1: Parameter estimation. Fluid Phase Equilibria. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fluid.2024.114240
  • Almajose, A. P. L., White, A., Diego, M. C. E., Lazaro, R., & Austriaco, N. (2021). 2SIR-VD model to compare idealized COVID-19 vaccine distribution strategies in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science, 150(6B), 1765-1778. https://doi.org/10.56899/150.6B.13
  • Almajose, A. P. L., & Dalida, M. L. P. (2019). Development of a thermodynamically-consistent alpha function for the Patel-Teja-Valderrama equation of state. International Journal of Chemical Engineering and Applications, 10(2), April 2019. https://ijcea.org/vol10/739-S2011.pdf
  • Almajose, A. P. L., & Pestaño, L. D. B. (2016). Formulation of a non-linear decay model for data analysis and mathematical modeling. In Proceedings of the 23rd Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE 2016) (pp. 444-448).
  • Almajose, A. P. L., & Pestaño, L. D. B. (2016). Numerical simulations research for applications in binary distillation using Visual Basic for Application (VBA) programming and Ponchon-Savarit method. International Journal of Computing Communications & Instrumentation Engineering (IJCCIE), 3(2). ISSN 2349-1469, EISSN 2349-1477. http://www.iieng.org/images/proceedings_pdf/AE0516329.pdf
  • Almajose, A. P. L., & Pestaño, L. D. B. (2016). Numerical simulation research for chemical engineering applications in heat transfer using Visual Basic for Application (VBA) programming. In Proceedings of the 23rd Regional Symposium on Chemical Engineering (RSCE 2016) (pp. 494-499). https://doi.org/10.3316/informit.708206101997397