Engr. Dolores Cleofas finished her Doctor of Philosophy in Civil Engineering from the University of the Philippines- Diliman in 2012. She earned her Master of Science in Engineering Hydrology from the National University of Ireland in 1995 and she is a proud alumna of the National University as she boasts her Bachelor of Science in Sanitary Engineering in 1991 and Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1985. 

Asst. Prof. Cleofas was also awarded several awards including Outstanding Alumni of National University and Special Citation for Outstanding Professional in the field of Sanitary Engineering by the Professional Regulation Commission in 2015.