CERTEZA, La Verne Ramir D.T.

CERTEZA, La Verne Ramir D.T.

Engr. Certeza received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Latin honors (Magna Cum Laude) from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila Philippines in 2011 and a Master’s in Petroleum Engineering with distinction from the Curtin University of Technology, Perth, Australia in 2018. He served as the Coordinator of the Engineering Pre-Major Year Committee (EPYC) from 2019 until the present. He is a Registered Mechanical Engineer (RMEE. His field of interest are statistical design of experiments, energy systems modeling and optimization, sustainable energy planning, and engineering education.

Updates

Engr. La Verne Ramir D.T. Certeza, RMEE, MENG

Department of Mechanical Engineering

ldcerteza@ust.edu.ph

Academic Qualifications

Research Highlights

Research Interests

Academic Qualifications

Degrees

  • Master of Petroleum Engineering, Curtin University of Technology – Perth, Western Australia
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Santo Tomas, Manila Philippines

Research Highlights

  • “Impact of the K to 12 Curriculum on the Mathematics Proficiency of First-Year Engineering Students in the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Engineering: A Preliminary Study” 

Research Interests

  • Statistical design of experiments (DOE)
  • Energy systems modeling and optimization
  • Sustainable energy planning
  • Engineering education

Courses Handled

Major Recognitions

Professional Activities

Courses Handled

  • Differential and Integral Calculus
  • Thermodynamics
  • Heat Transfer
  • Methods of Research for ME

Major Recognitions

  • Best Paper Award for “Impact of the K to 12 Curriculum on the Mathematics Proficiency of First Year Engineering Students in the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Engineering: A Preliminary Study” presented during the International Conference on Engineering Education Philippines 2019, held on October 21, 2019, in Iloilo City, Philippines. 
  • Graduated with Distinction – Curtin University of Technology – 2018
  • Magna Cum Laude – University of Santo Tomas – 2011

Professional Activities

  

Selected Publications

Selected Publications