Department of Mathematics and Physics

Department of Mathematics and Physics

Overview

Degree Programs

Contact Information

Overview

Contact Information

Vision, Mission, & Objectives

Recognitions

Updates

Vision, Mission & Objectives

Vision

The Department of Mathematics and Physics envisions itself as a Center of Excellence in Pure and Applied Mathematics and Physics which continuously provides quality training to students through effective instructional strategies and advance research.

Mission

The Department of Mathematics and Physics is committed to provide exemplary program in applied mathematics and physics through excellent student training, research, and community service. The Department provides undergraduate students from various disciplines within the College of Science comprehensive yet innovative foundation in mathematics and physics that prepares them for analytical and critical scientific thinking.

Objectives

  1. To prepare the mathematically inclined students for a career in insurance, investment, banking, government, research and the academe
  2. To expose the students to the applications of physics and provide training for a career in applied physics
  3. To develop in students analytical and logical thinking and a good mathematical aptitude
  4. To instill in the students the value of accuracy, patience, perseverance and honesty

Recognitions

Level IV Accreditation (BS in Mathematics, major in Actuarial Science

Level I Accreditation (BS Applied Physics, major in Instrumentation)

Level II Re-Accreditation (BS Applied Physics, major in Instrumentation)
2022-2026

Administrators and Faculty Members

Administrators and Faculty Members

Asst. Prof. Arturo J. Patungan Jr., LPT, PhD

Co-Coordinator, Data Science and Analytics

Asst. Prof. Janus. C. Aban, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

Asst. Prof. John Andrew Albay, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

Asst. Prof. Coleen M. Amado, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education major in Physics

Assoc. Prof. Ezra S. Aguilar, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education, major in Mathematics

Asst. Prof. Vivian L. Anonas, MA

Master of Arts in Education, major in Mathematics Education

Assoc. Prof. Virginia R. Arceo, LPT, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Education, major in Mathematics Education

Assoc. Prof. Josephine Bernadette M. Benjamin, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Mathematics

Inst. Jenny Lou A. Bermejo, MSc

Master of Science in Mathematics Education

Asst. Prof. Roland Christopher F. Caballar, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Ninia I. Calaca, MA, MPhil

Master of Arts in Development Education

Master of Philosophy, major in Development Studies

Inst. Robert Ramon S. Cruz, MS

Master of Science in Mathematics Education

 

Inst. Vitus Paul L. de Jesus, MA

Master of Arts in Mathematics

Inst. Gregorio T. de Leon III, MSc

Master of Science in Physics

Prof. Ma. Carlota B. Decena, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics

Asst. Prof. Arnold C. Distor, LPT, MBA, MA

Master of Business Administration

Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics

Prof. Bernhard Egwolf, Dr. rer. nat.

Doctor of Natural Sciences in Physics, major in Theoretical and Computational Physics

Inst. Mhar Ian C. Estayan, MSc

Master of Science in Biophysics

Inst. Dixie F. Falcunit Jr., MSc

Master of Science in Mathematics

Inst. Gerald Ray M. Galano, BSM

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Fellow, Actuarial Society of the Philippines (ASP)

 

Asst. Prof. Jerome A. Jimenez, MOM

Master of Mathematics

Inst. Loreto A. Juelar, MSc

Master of Science in Teaching Physics

Inst. Mark Jayson A. Lao, MSc

Master of Science in Mathematics

Assoc. Prof. Florencia F. Ledesma, MSc, MEd

Master of Science in Mathematics Education

Master of Science in Teaching, major in Chemistry

Asst. Prof. Xandro Alexi A. Nieto, LPT, MoS, MEd

Master of Statistics

Master of Education, major in Mathematics

Assoc. Prof. Juliano S. Parena Jr., PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics

Asst. Prof. Arturo J. Patungan Jr., LPT, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Mathematics Education)

Asst. Prof. Waldo G. Pineda, MME

Master in Mathematics Education

Asst. Prof. Corazon F. Regacho, MSc

Master of Science in Mathematics

Asst. Prof. Angeline A. Relos, MME

Master in Mathematics Education

Asst. Prof. Peter Giovanni A. Sangcap, EdD

Doctor of Education major in Educational Management and Planning

Inst. Maria Luz A. Santos, LPT, MSc

Master of Science in Mathematics Education

Asst. Prof. Kristan Bryan C. Simbulan, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

Inst. Kristoffer Dave A. Tabong, MS

Master of Science in Data Science

Asst. Prof. Jay Erickson C. Tio, MMP, MBA

Master of Business Administration

Master of Medical Physics

Asst. Prof. Guiniver G. Vera, MME

Master in Mathematics Education

Asst. Prof. Daniel D. Vicario, LPT, MSc

Master of Science in Applied Physics, major in Medical Physics

Asst. Prof. Enrico M. Yambao, MSc

Master of Science in Mathematics

Inst. Rodrigo N. Zafra, ASA, AASP, ALMI

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics

Fellow, Actuarial Society of the Philippines (ASP)

Honorary Professors

Honorary Professors

Prof. John L. Holdsworth, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Physics

History

History

Then-Rector Fr. Silvestre Sancho, O.P. created the Mathematics and Physics Department in 1938 to attend to the math and physics requirements of the College of Science. The degree B.S. Mathematics and Physics was introduced in 1952 and was eventually split into B.S. Mathematics and B.S. Physics in 1966. The B.S. Physics program died a natural death, however. In response to the changing needs of the time, two new courses were introduced: B.S. Mathematics major in Actuarial Science in 1978 and B.S. Mathematics major in Computer Science in 1984. The B.S. Mathematics major in Computer Science was later changed to B.S. Computer Science. The latter merged with the newly formed Department of Information and Computer Studies.

In November 2001, the College of Science entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the School of Science and Engineering of Ateneo de Manila University for the latter to assist the former in the development and implementation of a curriculum in B.S Applied Physics. In 2002, the BS Applied Physics major in Instrumentation program was offered.

In the years that followed, the Department of Mathematics and Physics continuously upgraded its curricular offerings to meet the changing demands of the global society. In the year 2009, a shift from theoretical to applied mathematics was implemented with the realignment of B.S Mathematics major in Actuarial Science to B.S Applied Mathematics major in Actuarial Science.

The development of Physics and Mathematics instruction capabilities in the university was greatly attributed to Rev. Fr. Ciriaco Pedrosa, O.P., the first physicist in the Philippines and who was chair of the Department of Mathematics and Physics for more than a decade, starting in 1967 until the 1970s. It is also a university-wide service department for various mathematics and physics related general education courses.