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UP Astronomical Society

2012-11-24T12:10:54Z

Pchilario:

== Our Profile ==
 
The UP Astronomical Society or UP Astrosoc is a scientific, educational, non-profit, non-political, non-partisan organization dedicated in the promotion of astronomy. According to its constitution, UP Astrosoc has the following objectives: (1) to bring together individuals interested in astronomy, (2) to broaden the awareness interest, knowledge and understanding among students and the general public, (3) to contribute to the general body of knowledge of astronomy, (4) and to promote the common interest and individual development of its members. It was founded on July 30, 1991 by a handful of students with the ideals of igniting the interest of Astronomy among the UP student body and the general public. Today, after years of gazing up to the heavens, UP AstroSoc continues its foremost vision of bringing the wonders of the celestial world within people’s reach. It resides in the old planetarium of the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in the UP Diliman campus.
 
UP AstroSoc is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds from different colleges in the university. Aside from the usual social activities of a collegiate organization, UP AstroSoc partakes in several Astronomy-inclined activities throughout the academic year. Among these are Astronomy classes, observation assemblies, and public Astronomy lectures and forums. The organization also conducts Astronomy learning sessions and camps to requesting parties outside the UP community, furthering its cause of spreading Astronomy.

==Officers (AY 2012-2013)==
Overall Coordinator: Mary Angelie Alagao 
Executive Secretary: Francis Kevin Bugaoan 
Resource Cluster Coordinator: Sheena Salvosa 
Externals Affairs Cluster Coordinator: Nikko Albano 
Observations and Instrumentations Cluster Coordinator: Norman Mascarinas 
Education and Research Cluster Coordinator: Carlo Ray Selabao 
Finance Cluster Coordinator: Beb Jansen Poricallan 

==Members==

'''Regular Members as of 1st sem AY 2011-2012 

'''Education and Research Cluster''' 
Ericka Jane Angeles 
Kristine Jane Atienza 
Juan Carlos Caldo 
Christian Alagon 
Mark Ashley dela Rosa 
Liezl Ann Motilla 
Benjamin Francis Rodriguez 

'''External Affairs Cluster''' 
Rommel Bartolome 
Jerome Sabidong 
Ruth Danielle Gascon 
Delwin Rose Villarey 
Melisa Gail Yubokmee 

'''Finance Cluster''' 
Christian Alagon 
Giel Sabrine Cruz 
April Joy Lim 
Michelle Mikiko Pagaran 
Marjorie Anne Picones 

'''Observation and Instrumentation Cluster''' 
Adonis Gallentes 
Cesar Emmanuel Glipo 
Lizette Inocencio 
Sara Miranda 
Jodevic Philipp Perez 
Marlow Jeff Presto 

'''Resource Cluster''' 
Bianca Isabel Bautista 
Valerie Borja 
Jan Stephanie Rani Favila 
Ana Marie Geronimo

==Activities==
'''Sidewalk Astronomy''' 
'''Lakbay Langit''' 
'''Astronomical Event Observations''' 
'''Big Bang Quiz Show''' 

==Announcements==
'''International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009)''' 
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a worldwide celebration of astronomy, a year where the universe is brought down to earth, connecting us with it. And among its many other aims is to amplify the role of science, especially astronomy, in the hearts of every nation, may they be already developed or are still developing. UP Astronomical Society will participate in this worldwide celebration of astronomy declared by the United Nations on December 20, 2007. This year, special IYA events are prepared by the organization for the general public.
 
2009 coincides with the 400th anniversary since Galileo first pointed his telescope to the sky. 

[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Astronomical Society]]

UP Astronomical Society

2012-11-24T12:09:09Z

Pchilario: /* Our Profile */

== Nature and Objectives ==
 
The UP Astronomical Society or UP Astrosoc is a scientific, educational, non-profit, non-political, non-partisan organization dedicated in the promotion of astronomy. According to its constitution, UP Astrosoc has the following objectives: (1) to bring together individuals interested in astronomy, (2) to broaden the awareness interest, knowledge and understanding among students and the general public, (3) to contribute to the general body of knowledge of astronomy, (4) and to promote the common interest and individual development of its members.

== Our Profile ==
 
UP Astrosoc was founded on July 30, 1991 by a handful of students with the ideals of igniting the interest of Astronomy among the UP student body and the general public. Today, after years of gazing up to the heavens, UP AstroSoc continues its foremost vision of bringing the wonders of the celestial world within people’s reach. It resides in the old planetarium of the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in the UP Diliman campus.
 
UP AstroSoc is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds from different colleges in the university. Aside from the usual social activities of a collegiate organization, UP AstroSoc partakes in several Astronomy-inclined activities throughout the academic year. Among these are Astronomy classes, observation assemblies, and public Astronomy lectures and forums. The organization also conducts Astronomy learning sessions and camps to requesting parties outside the UP community, furthering its cause of spreading Astronomy.

==Officers (AY 2012-2013)==
Overall Coordinator: Mary Angelie Alagao 
Executive Secretary: Francis Kevin Bugaoan 
Resource Cluster Coordinator: Sheena Salvosa 
Externals Affairs Cluster Coordinator: Nikko Albano 
Observations and Instrumentations Cluster Coordinator: Norman Mascarinas 
Education and Research Cluster Coordinator: Carlo Ray Selabao 
Finance Cluster Coordinator: Beb Jansen Poricallan 

==Members==

'''Regular Members as of 1st sem AY 2011-2012 

'''Education and Research Cluster''' 
Ericka Jane Angeles 
Kristine Jane Atienza 
Juan Carlos Caldo 
Christian Alagon 
Mark Ashley dela Rosa 
Liezl Ann Motilla 
Benjamin Francis Rodriguez 

'''External Affairs Cluster''' 
Rommel Bartolome 
Jerome Sabidong 
Ruth Danielle Gascon 
Delwin Rose Villarey 
Melisa Gail Yubokmee 

'''Finance Cluster''' 
Christian Alagon 
Giel Sabrine Cruz 
April Joy Lim 
Michelle Mikiko Pagaran 
Marjorie Anne Picones 

'''Observation and Instrumentation Cluster''' 
Adonis Gallentes 
Cesar Emmanuel Glipo 
Lizette Inocencio 
Sara Miranda 
Jodevic Philipp Perez 
Marlow Jeff Presto 

'''Resource Cluster''' 
Bianca Isabel Bautista 
Valerie Borja 
Jan Stephanie Rani Favila 
Ana Marie Geronimo

==Activities==
'''Sidewalk Astronomy''' 
'''Lakbay Langit''' 
'''Astronomical Event Observations''' 
'''Big Bang Quiz Show''' 

==Announcements==
'''International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009)''' 
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a worldwide celebration of astronomy, a year where the universe is brought down to earth, connecting us with it. And among its many other aims is to amplify the role of science, especially astronomy, in the hearts of every nation, may they be already developed or are still developing. UP Astronomical Society will participate in this worldwide celebration of astronomy declared by the United Nations on December 20, 2007. This year, special IYA events are prepared by the organization for the general public.
 
2009 coincides with the 400th anniversary since Galileo first pointed his telescope to the sky. 

[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Astronomical Society]]

UP Astronomical Society

2012-11-24T12:07:44Z

Pchilario: /* Nature and Objectives */

== Nature and Objectives ==
 
The UP Astronomical Society or UP Astrosoc is a scientific, educational, non-profit, non-political, non-partisan organization dedicated in the promotion of astronomy. According to its constitution, UP Astrosoc has the following objectives: (1) to bring together individuals interested in astronomy, (2) to broaden the awareness interest, knowledge and understanding among students and the general public, (3) to contribute to the general body of knowledge of astronomy, (4) and to promote the common interest and individual development of its members.

== Our Profile ==
 
The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society was founded in July 30, 1991 by a handful of students with the ideals of igniting the interest of Astronomy among the UP student body and the general public. Today, after years of gazing up to the heavens, UP AstroSoc continues its foremost vision of bringing the wonders of the celestial world within people’s reach. It resides in the old planetarium of the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in the UP Diliman campus.
 
UP AstroSoc is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds from different colleges in the university. Aside from the usual social activities of a collegiate organization, UP AstroSoc partakes in several Astronomy-inclined activities throughout the academic year. Among these are Astronomy classes, observation assemblies, and public Astronomy lectures and forums. The organization also conducts Astronomy learning sessions and camps to requesting parties outside the UP community, furthering its cause of spreading Astronomy.

==Officers (AY 2012-2013)==
Overall Coordinator: Mary Angelie Alagao 
Executive Secretary: Francis Kevin Bugaoan 
Resource Cluster Coordinator: Sheena Salvosa 
Externals Affairs Cluster Coordinator: Nikko Albano 
Observations and Instrumentations Cluster Coordinator: Norman Mascarinas 
Education and Research Cluster Coordinator: Carlo Ray Selabao 
Finance Cluster Coordinator: Beb Jansen Poricallan 

==Members==

'''Regular Members as of 1st sem AY 2011-2012 

'''Education and Research Cluster''' 
Ericka Jane Angeles 
Kristine Jane Atienza 
Juan Carlos Caldo 
Christian Alagon 
Mark Ashley dela Rosa 
Liezl Ann Motilla 
Benjamin Francis Rodriguez 

'''External Affairs Cluster''' 
Rommel Bartolome 
Jerome Sabidong 
Ruth Danielle Gascon 
Delwin Rose Villarey 
Melisa Gail Yubokmee 

'''Finance Cluster''' 
Christian Alagon 
Giel Sabrine Cruz 
April Joy Lim 
Michelle Mikiko Pagaran 
Marjorie Anne Picones 

'''Observation and Instrumentation Cluster''' 
Adonis Gallentes 
Cesar Emmanuel Glipo 
Lizette Inocencio 
Sara Miranda 
Jodevic Philipp Perez 
Marlow Jeff Presto 

'''Resource Cluster''' 
Bianca Isabel Bautista 
Valerie Borja 
Jan Stephanie Rani Favila 
Ana Marie Geronimo

==Activities==
'''Sidewalk Astronomy''' 
'''Lakbay Langit''' 
'''Astronomical Event Observations''' 
'''Big Bang Quiz Show''' 

==Announcements==
'''International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009)''' 
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a worldwide celebration of astronomy, a year where the universe is brought down to earth, connecting us with it. And among its many other aims is to amplify the role of science, especially astronomy, in the hearts of every nation, may they be already developed or are still developing. UP Astronomical Society will participate in this worldwide celebration of astronomy declared by the United Nations on December 20, 2007. This year, special IYA events are prepared by the organization for the general public.
 
2009 coincides with the 400th anniversary since Galileo first pointed his telescope to the sky. 

[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Astronomical Society]]

UP Astronomical Society

2012-11-24T12:07:13Z

Pchilario: /* Our Mission */

== Nature and Objectives ==
 
The UP astronomical society is a scientific, educational, non-profit, non-political, non-partisan organization dedicated in the promotion of astronomy. According to its constitution, UP Astrosoc has the following objectives: (1) to bring together individuals interested in astronomy, (2) to broaden the awareness interest, knowledge and understanding among students and the general public, (3) to contribute to the general body of knowledge of astronomy, (4) and to promote the common interest and individual development of its members.

== Our Profile ==
 
The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society was founded in July 30, 1991 by a handful of students with the ideals of igniting the interest of Astronomy among the UP student body and the general public. Today, after years of gazing up to the heavens, UP AstroSoc continues its foremost vision of bringing the wonders of the celestial world within people’s reach. It resides in the old planetarium of the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in the UP Diliman campus.
 
UP AstroSoc is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds from different colleges in the university. Aside from the usual social activities of a collegiate organization, UP AstroSoc partakes in several Astronomy-inclined activities throughout the academic year. Among these are Astronomy classes, observation assemblies, and public Astronomy lectures and forums. The organization also conducts Astronomy learning sessions and camps to requesting parties outside the UP community, furthering its cause of spreading Astronomy.

==Officers (AY 2012-2013)==
Overall Coordinator: Mary Angelie Alagao 
Executive Secretary: Francis Kevin Bugaoan 
Resource Cluster Coordinator: Sheena Salvosa 
Externals Affairs Cluster Coordinator: Nikko Albano 
Observations and Instrumentations Cluster Coordinator: Norman Mascarinas 
Education and Research Cluster Coordinator: Carlo Ray Selabao 
Finance Cluster Coordinator: Beb Jansen Poricallan 

==Members==

'''Regular Members as of 1st sem AY 2011-2012 

'''Education and Research Cluster''' 
Ericka Jane Angeles 
Kristine Jane Atienza 
Juan Carlos Caldo 
Christian Alagon 
Mark Ashley dela Rosa 
Liezl Ann Motilla 
Benjamin Francis Rodriguez 

'''External Affairs Cluster''' 
Rommel Bartolome 
Jerome Sabidong 
Ruth Danielle Gascon 
Delwin Rose Villarey 
Melisa Gail Yubokmee 

'''Finance Cluster''' 
Christian Alagon 
Giel Sabrine Cruz 
April Joy Lim 
Michelle Mikiko Pagaran 
Marjorie Anne Picones 

'''Observation and Instrumentation Cluster''' 
Adonis Gallentes 
Cesar Emmanuel Glipo 
Lizette Inocencio 
Sara Miranda 
Jodevic Philipp Perez 
Marlow Jeff Presto 

'''Resource Cluster''' 
Bianca Isabel Bautista 
Valerie Borja 
Jan Stephanie Rani Favila 
Ana Marie Geronimo

==Activities==
'''Sidewalk Astronomy''' 
'''Lakbay Langit''' 
'''Astronomical Event Observations''' 
'''Big Bang Quiz Show''' 

==Announcements==
'''International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009)''' 
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a worldwide celebration of astronomy, a year where the universe is brought down to earth, connecting us with it. And among its many other aims is to amplify the role of science, especially astronomy, in the hearts of every nation, may they be already developed or are still developing. UP Astronomical Society will participate in this worldwide celebration of astronomy declared by the United Nations on December 20, 2007. This year, special IYA events are prepared by the organization for the general public.
 
2009 coincides with the 400th anniversary since Galileo first pointed his telescope to the sky. 

[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Astronomical Society]]

UP Astronomical Society

2012-11-24T11:40:57Z

Pchilario: /* Our Profile */

== Our Mission ==
 
Promote and broaden the interest of Astronomy among students and the general public, improve the quality of general knowledge of the heavens among amateur enthusiasts, and encourage the continual learning and understanding of our place in the universe.

== Our Profile ==
 
The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society was founded in July 30, 1991 by a handful of students with the ideals of igniting the interest of Astronomy among the UP student body and the general public. Today, after years of gazing up to the heavens, UP AstroSoc continues its foremost vision of bringing the wonders of the celestial world within people’s reach. It resides in the old planetarium of the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in the UP Diliman campus.
 
UP AstroSoc is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds from different colleges in the university. Aside from the usual social activities of a collegiate organization, UP AstroSoc partakes in several Astronomy-inclined activities throughout the academic year. Among these are Astronomy classes, observation assemblies, and public Astronomy lectures and forums. The organization also conducts Astronomy learning sessions and camps to requesting parties outside the UP community, furthering its cause of spreading Astronomy.

==Officers (AY 2012-2013)==
Overall Coordinator: Mary Angelie Alagao 
Executive Secretary: Francis Kevin Bugaoan 
Resource Cluster Coordinator: Sheena Salvosa 
Externals Affairs Cluster Coordinator: Nikko Albano 
Observations and Instrumentations Cluster Coordinator: Norman Mascarinas 
Education and Research Cluster Coordinator: Carlo Ray Selabao 
Finance Cluster Coordinator: Beb Jansen Poricallan 

==Members==

'''Regular Members as of 1st sem AY 2011-2012 

'''Education and Research Cluster''' 
Ericka Jane Angeles 
Kristine Jane Atienza 
Juan Carlos Caldo 
Christian Alagon 
Mark Ashley dela Rosa 
Liezl Ann Motilla 
Benjamin Francis Rodriguez 

'''External Affairs Cluster''' 
Rommel Bartolome 
Jerome Sabidong 
Ruth Danielle Gascon 
Delwin Rose Villarey 
Melisa Gail Yubokmee 

'''Finance Cluster''' 
Christian Alagon 
Giel Sabrine Cruz 
April Joy Lim 
Michelle Mikiko Pagaran 
Marjorie Anne Picones 

'''Observation and Instrumentation Cluster''' 
Adonis Gallentes 
Cesar Emmanuel Glipo 
Lizette Inocencio 
Sara Miranda 
Jodevic Philipp Perez 
Marlow Jeff Presto 

'''Resource Cluster''' 
Bianca Isabel Bautista 
Valerie Borja 
Jan Stephanie Rani Favila 
Ana Marie Geronimo

==Activities==
'''Sidewalk Astronomy''' 
'''Lakbay Langit''' 
'''Astronomical Event Observations''' 
'''Big Bang Quiz Show''' 

==Announcements==
'''International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009)''' 
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a worldwide celebration of astronomy, a year where the universe is brought down to earth, connecting us with it. And among its many other aims is to amplify the role of science, especially astronomy, in the hearts of every nation, may they be already developed or are still developing. UP Astronomical Society will participate in this worldwide celebration of astronomy declared by the United Nations on December 20, 2007. This year, special IYA events are prepared by the organization for the general public.
 
2009 coincides with the 400th anniversary since Galileo first pointed his telescope to the sky. 

[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Astronomical Society]]

UP Astronomical Society

2012-11-24T11:40:41Z

Pchilario: /* Our Profile */

== Our Mission ==
 
Promote and broaden the interest of Astronomy among students and the general public, improve the quality of general knowledge of the heavens among amateur enthusiasts, and encourage the continual learning and understanding of our place in the universe.

== Our Profile ==
 
The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society was founded in July 30, 1991 by a handful of students with the ideals of igniting the interest of Astronomy among the UP student body and the general public. Today, after years of gazing up to the heavens, UP AstroSoc continues its foremost vision of bringing the wonders of the celestial world within people’s reach. It resides in the old planetarium of the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in the UP Diliman campus.
 
UP AstroSoc is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds from different colleges in the university. Aside from the usual social activities of a collegiate organization, UP AstroSoc partakes in several Astronomy-inclined activities throughout the academic year. Among these are Astronomy classes, observation assemblies, and public Astronomy lectures and forums. The organization also conducts Astronomy learning sessions and camps to requesting parties outside the UP community, furthering its cause of spreading Astronomy.

==Officers (AY 2012-2013)==
Overall Coordinator: Mary Angelie Alagao 
Executive Secretary: Francis Kevin Bugaoan 
Resource Cluster Coordinator: Sheena Salvosa 
Externals Affairs Cluster Coordinator: Nikko Albano 
Observations and Instrumentations Cluster Coordinator: Norman Mascarinas 
Education and Research Cluster Coordinator: Carlo Ray Selabao 
Finance Cluster Coordinator: Beb Jansen Poricallan 

==Members==

'''Regular Members as of 1st sem AY 2011-2012 

'''Education and Research Cluster''' 
Ericka Jane Angeles 
Kristine Jane Atienza 
Juan Carlos Caldo 
Christian Alagon 
Mark Ashley dela Rosa 
Liezl Ann Motilla 
Benjamin Francis Rodriguez 

'''External Affairs Cluster''' 
Rommel Bartolome 
Jerome Sabidong 
Ruth Danielle Gascon 
Delwin Rose Villarey 
Melisa Gail Yubokmee 

'''Finance Cluster''' 
Christian Alagon 
Giel Sabrine Cruz 
April Joy Lim 
Michelle Mikiko Pagaran 
Marjorie Anne Picones 

'''Observation and Instrumentation Cluster''' 
Adonis Gallentes 
Cesar Emmanuel Glipo 
Lizette Inocencio 
Sara Miranda 
Jodevic Philipp Perez 
Marlow Jeff Presto 

'''Resource Cluster''' 
Bianca Isabel Bautista 
Valerie Borja 
Jan Stephanie Rani Favila 
Ana Marie Geronimo

==Activities==
'''Sidewalk Astronomy''' 
'''Lakbay Langit''' 
'''Astronomical Event Observations''' 
'''Big Bang Quiz Show''' 

==Announcements==
'''International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009)''' 
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a worldwide celebration of astronomy, a year where the universe is brought down to earth, connecting us with it. And among its many other aims is to amplify the role of science, especially astronomy, in the hearts of every nation, may they be already developed or are still developing. UP Astronomical Society will participate in this worldwide celebration of astronomy declared by the United Nations on December 20, 2007. This year, special IYA events are prepared by the organization for the general public.
 
2009 coincides with the 400th anniversary since Galileo first pointed his telescope to the sky. 

[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Astronomical Society]]

National Institute of Physics

2012-11-24T11:37:06Z

Pchilario: /* References and Links */

[[Image:270974 2155541285186 1146070626 2601703 7345207 n.jpeg|The National Institute of Physics]] [[Image:NIP_Logo.jpg|270 px|right|The NIP Logo]]
 
 
The National Institute of Physics is one of the academic units under the [[UP College of Science|College of Science]] in [[UP Diliman]], Quezon City. The Institute offers the following degree programs: BS Physics, BS Applied Physics (with concentrations in materials physics and instrumentation physics), Diploma in Physics, MA Physics, MS Physics and Ph.D. Physics. On the average, the Institute has about 300 students for all levels in the baccalaureate degree programs and about 50 in the graduate degree programs per year. It also services the physics course requirements of over 1000 non-major students per semester and co-implements the graduate programs in environmental science and materials science of the College of Science and the College of Engineering, respectively.

The Institute is the leading center of scientific resarch in physics and applied physics in the Philippines. The NIP research groups are autonomous clusters within the institute that help realize our objective to become one of the best school of physics in this region of the Pacific. Utilizing a comprehensive training via an apprenticeship scheme, thesis work (required for undergraduate and graduate degree) is carried out under the supervision of professors and staff. Each laboratory is managed by a program coordinator who is chosen by the NIP Executive Council after the recommendation of the NIP Director.

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==Research Laboratories==

====Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory====

Program Coordinator: [[Armando Somintac|Armando S. Somintac]], Ph.D.

The Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory is equipped with growth facilities for either liquid phase epitaxy or molecular beam epitaxy. It also has film depsoition machine such as a Radio-frequency magnetron sputtering system. There are also a lot of characterization setup for structural (X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscope), optical (photoluminescence, electrical (current-voltage, hall, resistivity, deep level transient spectroscopy) and magnetic (AC susceptibility) properties.

The Condensed Matter Physics Laboratory (CMPL) started just by a makeshift laboratory setup at LLamas Science Hall in order to investigate high temperature superconductors(HTSCs). CMPL is now divided into two groups: Semiconductors and Superconductors research group. The Semiconductors research group is headed by Dr. Arnel Salvador while the Superconductors research group is headed by Dr. Roland Sarmago.

Research Areas : growth, physical properties and applications of high temperature superconductors; epitaxial growth, electronic and optical properties of III-V semiconductors in bulk, quantum wells and dots; and opto-electronic devices.

====[Instrumentation Physics Laboratory]====

Program Coordinator: [[Maricor Soriano]], Ph.D.

[[Image:Ipls.png|The Instrumentation Physics Laboratory Logo]]

The [[Instrumentation Physics Laboratory]] leads in multidisciplinary research involving optics and computational physics. Current work includes development of advanced optical techniques for bio-medicine and materials science, photonic fabrication and manipulation of microstructures, modeling crowd dynamics and financial networks, person-recognition through gait analysis and remote monitoring and control of scientific devices using mobile phones.

Research Areas: laser microscopy; optical trapping and fabrication; complex systems; noise-aided image and signal analysis; wireless and GSM-based technology; and image and video analysis.

====Photonics Research Laboratory====

Program Coordinator: [[Percival F. Almoro]], Ph.D.

The Photonics Research Group was established by the NIP to serve as the Philippine national center for research, development and advanced manpower training in the area of lasers and laser applications. It was tasked to spearhead the development of high-impact laser physics research capabilities in the country.

Research Areas: Laser systems development: pulsed laser deposition, diagnostics and spectroscopy of laser produced plasma; multi-color and multi-photon interactions; Coherent metrology for nondestructive testing of technical and biological samples: digital shearography and holography, speckle phase retrieval, 3D object recognition and phase microscopy.

====[[Plasma Physics Laboratory]]====

Program Coordinator: [[Henry J. Ramos]], Ph.D.

The [[Plasma Physics Laboratory]] (PPL) has developed six plasma facilities and continues to experiment on ion sources (volume, surface, multicusp, gas discharge and microwave) for the production of hydrogen, helium, oxygen, other gas and metal ions and their use in the synthesis of high grade thin films of nitrides, oxides and carbides. A plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) facility is also developed for polymer modification as well as sterilization applications and dielectric barrier discharge for wood treatment. Other plasma chemistry applications are on the synthesis of hydrogenated silicon, hydrogenated diamond-like carbon, hetero-epitactic overlayers, carbon nanostructures, and silicon nanopillars. Studies are done as well on beam transport, diagnostics development (optical emission, Langmuir and ExB probes, electrostatic energy analyzers) and plasma dynamics particularly on enhancement of ion current density, ion energy, beam focusing and acceleration. These are done via simulation and compared to actual experimental results.

====Structure and Dynamics Laboratory====

Program Coordinator: [[Villagonzalo, Cristine D.|Cristine DLR. Villagonzalo]], Dr. rer. nat.

The research thrust of the Structure and Dynamics Group (SanD) is to understand, through theoretical and computational methods, the physics principles of microscopic and macroscopic systems as dictated by each system’s underlying structure and the processes with which it undergoes. In the area of condensed matter physics, SanD researchers investigate (i) the effect of quantum confinement in the presence of applied fields such as those in heterostructures, (ii) the phenomena in the quantum Hall regime, and (iii) systems with spin interactions. In the area of computational physics, SanD members study (i) percolation in different geometries, (ii) the dynamics of molecular formation, (iii) modeling of population growth that conform to the mutation-accumulation theory of aging, and (iv) the development of efficient search models through quantum computing.

====[[Theoretical Physics Laboratory]]====

Program Coordinator: [[Eric Galapon|Eric A. Galapon]], Ph.D.

The NIP Fields and Particles Group conducts research on quantum field and gauge theories; quantum field theoretical methods in high-Tc superconductivity; perturbation formalism; general relativity and applications in astrophysics; special methods in non-equilibrium statistical physics and applications to non-linear phenomena in hydrodynamics and plasma physics. The Group's research interest also includes high energy particle phenomenology and foundations of non-relativistic quantum mechanics.

==Faculty==
PROFESSORS 
Jose A. Magpantay, Ph.D. (Quantum Field Theory) 
Henry J. Ramos, Ph.D. (Plasma Physics) 
Caesar A. Saloma, Ph.D. (Photonics, Microscopy, Signal Processing & Complex Systems) 
Arnel A. Salvador, Ph.D. (Condensed Matter Physics) 
Roland V. Sarmago, Ph.D.(Condensed Matter Physics) 
Maricor N. Soriano, Ph.D.(Color, Video and Image Processing) 
Danilo M. Yanga, Ph.D.(High Temperature Superconductivity) 
 
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS 
Percival F. Almoro, Ph.D.(Coherent Metrology) 
Roland S. Banzon, Ph.D. (Computational Physics) 
Luis Ma. T. Bo-ot, Ph.D.(Statistical Mechanics, Theoretical Plasma Physics) 
Jose Perico H. Esguerra, Ph.D.(Mathematical and Statistical Mechanics) 
Eric A. Galapon, Ph.D.(Quantum Mechanics and Mathematical Physics) 
Wilson O. Garcia, Ph.D.(Photonics) 
May T. Lim, Ph.D.(Complex Systems) 
Christopher P. Monterola, Ph.D.(Complex Systems) 
Caesar P. Palisoc, Ph.D.(Particle Physics) 
Armando Somintac, Ph.D.(Condensed Matter Physics) 
Giovanni A. Tapang, Ph.D.(Complex Systems, Spatial Synchronization) 
Cristine DLR. Villagonzalo, Dr. rer. nat.(Theoretical Solid State Physics) 
 
ASSISTANT PROFESSORS 
Rene C. Batac, Ph.D.(Complex Systems) 
Johnrob Y. Bantang, Ph.D.(Complex Systems) 
Roland Cristopher F. Caballar, Ph.D.(Foundations of Quantum Mechanics Research) 
Anthony G. Longjas, Ph.D.(Complex Systems) 
Marissa G. Pastor, Ph.D.(Complex Systems) 
Jesus Felix B. Valenzuela, Ph.D.(Complex Systems) 
Anthony Allan D. Villanueva, Ph.D.(Foundations of Quantum Mechanics Research) 
 
INSTRUCTORS 
Maria Michiko T. Alcanzare 
Christian M. Alis 
Carlos F. Baldo, III 
Joseph Raphael R. Bunao 
Luis C. Buno, III 
Josephine Jill T. Cabatbat 
Reniel B. Cabral 
Jeffrey C. De Vero 
Diandrew Lexter L. Dy 
Cindy Liza C. Esporlas 
Paul Leonardo Atchong C. Hilario 
Jasher John A. Ibanes 
Rafael B. Jaculbia 
Aleena Maria K. Laganapan 
Mayraluna L. Lao 
Anne Margarette S. Maallo 
Aleo Paolo J. Pacho 
Gerold C. Pedemonte 
Jorge Michael M. Presto 
Elizabeth Ann P. Prieto 
Rhenish C. Simon 
Michael Reuben C. Solis 

==Academic Programs==

Undergraduate Program

B.S. in Physics Program

The five-year program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Physics aims to provide students with a comprehensive, thorough, and rigorous training in physics as a solid preparation for further advanced studies in physics at the graduate level, and a general education in the humanities, social sciences, and other natural sciences that will enable them to become broadly educated and socially conscious physicists. In their fifth year, students are required to submit a thesis in order to expose them to actual physics research. This program is specifically designed for students who intend to pursue professional research and/or teaching careers in physics.

B.S. in Applied Physics Program

The five-year program leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics has two areas of concentration -- Instrumentation and Materials Science. This aims to provide the students with a broad and adequate training in physics as a foundation for careers in applied or interdisciplinary sciences like electronics, computing, biophysics, superconductivity, thin film processes, liquid crystals, geophyiscs, and physics chemistry. In their fifth year, students are also required to submit a thesis. General education in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences for a broader educational base and social consciousness are likewise stressed and developed.

Graduate Program

Ph.D. in Physics Program

The program leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Physics aims to provide the students with an advanced graduate training in physics that will fully prepare them for scientific careers as top level physicists in academic and/or research institutions. This program is specifically designed to enable students to gain a deep and thorough knowledge of at least one specialized area of physics, to obtain a broad knowledge of several other major areas of contemporary physics, and to acquire the competence to undertake original and independent research in experimental or theoretical physics. After taking the core courses in this program, students may be sent to selected laboratories in Japan, Germany, Australia, USA, and the UK, among others, to do part of their research towards a Ph.D. dissertation. In some areas the full Ph.D. program is implemented at the NIP.

M.S. in Physics Program

The program leading to the degree of Master of Science in Physics aims to provide students with an adequate graduate training in Physics that will prepare them for scientific careers as medium-level physicists in academic and/or research institutions. The M.S. degree may be obtained through the thesis option or the non-thesis option, which includes a written comprehensive examination.

M.A. in Physics Program

The two-year program leading to the degree of Master of Arts, Major in Physics, aims to upgrade the student's competence in teaching college physics. This program is specifically designed for college physics teachers who do not possess a B.S. in Physics degree.

M.S.E.P.

The NIP is also an implementing agency of the Materials Science and Engineering program leading to a degree of M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science.

==Directory==
Director's Office : 9209749 / VOIP 3704 
Guard: 3702

== References and Links ==

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National Institute of Physics: CMPL Semicon<ref>http://www.nip.upd.edu.ph/cmpl/Semicon/semicon.html</ref> 
National Institute of Physics: [http://nip.upd.edu.ph/ipl Instrumentation Physics Laboratory]

==See Also==
* [[National Institute of Physics Courses Offered]]
* [[UP College of Science]]

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* [http://www.nip.upd.edu.ph/ The National Institute of Physics]

UP Astronomical Society

2010-08-10T12:34:16Z

Pchilario: /* Our Profile */

== Our Mission ==
 
Promote and broaden the interest of Astronomy among students and the general public, improve the quality of general knowledge of the heavens among amateur enthusiasts, and encourage the continual learning and understanding of our place in the universe.

== Our Profile ==
 
The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society was founded in July 30, 1991 by a handful of students with the ideals of igniting the interest of Astronomy among the UP student body and the general public. Today, after years of gazing up to the heavens, UP AstroSoc continues its foremost vision of bringing the wonders of the celestial world within people’s reach. It resides in the old planetarium of the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in the UP Diliman campus.
 
UP AstroSoc is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds from different colleges in the university. Aside from the usual social activities of a collegiate organization, UP AstroSoc partakes in several Astronomy-inclined activities throughout the academic year. Among these are Astronomy classes, observation assemblies, and public Astronomy lectures and forums. The organization also conducts Astronomy learning sessions and camps to requesting parties outside the UP community, furthering its cause of spreading Astronomy.

==Officers (AY 2010-2011)==
Overall Coordinator: Aaron Theodore Misayah 
Executive Secretary Joana Flora Marcial 
Resource Cluster Coordinator: Julee Olave 
Externals Affairs Cluster Coordinator: Arianne Catacutan 
Observations and Instrumentations Cluster Coordinator: Jon Philip Noveras 
Education and Research Cluster Coordinator: Ana Geronimo 
Finance Cluster Coordinator: Anne Margaret Tayco 

==Members==
==Activities==
==Announcements==
'''International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009)''' 
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a worldwide celebration of astronomy, a year where the universe is brought down to earth, connecting us with it. And among its many other aims is to amplify the role of science, especially astronomy, in the hearts of every nation, may they be already developed or are still developing. UP Astronomical Society will participate in this worldwide celebration of astronomy declared by the United Nations on December 20, 2007. This year, special IYA events are prepared by the organization for the general public.
 
2009 coincides with the 400th anniversary since Galileo first pointed his telescope to the sky. 

[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Astronomical Society]]

UP Astronomical Society

2010-08-10T12:33:57Z

Pchilario: /* Our Profile */

== Our Mission ==
 
Promote and broaden the interest of Astronomy among students and the general public, improve the quality of general knowledge of the heavens among amateur enthusiasts, and encourage the continual learning and understanding of our place in the universe.

== Our Profile ==
 
The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society was founded in July 30, 1991 by a handful of students with the ideals of igniting the interest of Astronomy among the UP student body and the general public. Today, after 19 years of gazing up to the heavens, UP AstroSoc continues its foremost vision of bringing the wonders of the celestial world within people’s reach. It resides in the old planetarium of the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in the UP Diliman campus.
 
UP AstroSoc is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds from different colleges in the university. Aside from the usual social activities of a collegiate organization, UP AstroSoc partakes in several Astronomy-inclined activities throughout the academic year. Among these are Astronomy classes, observation assemblies, and public Astronomy lectures and forums. The organization also conducts Astronomy learning sessions and camps to requesting parties outside the UP community, furthering its cause of spreading Astronomy.

==Officers (AY 2010-2011)==
Overall Coordinator: Aaron Theodore Misayah 
Executive Secretary Joana Flora Marcial 
Resource Cluster Coordinator: Julee Olave 
Externals Affairs Cluster Coordinator: Arianne Catacutan 
Observations and Instrumentations Cluster Coordinator: Jon Philip Noveras 
Education and Research Cluster Coordinator: Ana Geronimo 
Finance Cluster Coordinator: Anne Margaret Tayco 

==Members==
==Activities==
==Announcements==
'''International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009)''' 
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a worldwide celebration of astronomy, a year where the universe is brought down to earth, connecting us with it. And among its many other aims is to amplify the role of science, especially astronomy, in the hearts of every nation, may they be already developed or are still developing. UP Astronomical Society will participate in this worldwide celebration of astronomy declared by the United Nations on December 20, 2007. This year, special IYA events are prepared by the organization for the general public.
 
2009 coincides with the 400th anniversary since Galileo first pointed his telescope to the sky. 

[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Astronomical Society]]

UP Astronomical Society

2010-08-10T12:32:59Z

Pchilario: /* Officers (AY 2009-2010) */

== Our Mission ==
 
Promote and broaden the interest of Astronomy among students and the general public, improve the quality of general knowledge of the heavens among amateur enthusiasts, and encourage the continual learning and understanding of our place in the universe.

== Our Profile ==
 
The University of the Philippines Astronomical Society was founded in 1991 by a handful of students with the ideals of igniting the interest of Astronomy among the UP student body and the general public. Today, after 18 years of gazing up to the heavens, UP AstroSoc continues its foremost vision of bringing the wonders of the celestial world within people’s reach. It resides in the old planetarium of the PAGASA Astronomical Observatory in the UP Diliman campus.
 
UP AstroSoc is comprised of members with diverse backgrounds from different colleges in the university. Aside from the usual social activities of a collegiate organization, UP AstroSoc partakes in several Astronomy-inclined activities throughout the academic year. Among these are Astronomy classes, observation assemblies, and public Astronomy lectures and forums. The organization also conducts Astronomy learning sessions and camps to requesting parties outside the UP community, furthering its cause of spreading Astronomy.

==Officers (AY 2010-2011)==
Overall Coordinator: Aaron Theodore Misayah 
Executive Secretary Joana Flora Marcial 
Resource Cluster Coordinator: Julee Olave 
Externals Affairs Cluster Coordinator: Arianne Catacutan 
Observations and Instrumentations Cluster Coordinator: Jon Philip Noveras 
Education and Research Cluster Coordinator: Ana Geronimo 
Finance Cluster Coordinator: Anne Margaret Tayco 

==Members==
==Activities==
==Announcements==
'''International Year of Astronomy (IYA2009)''' 
The International Year of Astronomy 2009 (IYA2009) is a worldwide celebration of astronomy, a year where the universe is brought down to earth, connecting us with it. And among its many other aims is to amplify the role of science, especially astronomy, in the hearts of every nation, may they be already developed or are still developing. UP Astronomical Society will participate in this worldwide celebration of astronomy declared by the United Nations on December 20, 2007. This year, special IYA events are prepared by the organization for the general public.
 
2009 coincides with the 400th anniversary since Galileo first pointed his telescope to the sky. 

[[Category: UP Diliman]] [[Category: Student Organizations|Astronomical Society]]