Filipino Professors Participate in US National Sustainable Design Expo
Posted on | April 27, 2011 |
The Philippine Embassy in Washington DC reported that the De La Salle University (DLSU) partnered with the Manhattan College in New York City in developing a sustainable water purification system which uses indigenous biodegradable materials such as coconut shells. DLSU Professor Susan Gallardo was joined by Manhattan College Professor and Filipino-American James Patrick Abulencia in developing the water purification system presented at the National Sustainable Design Expo held on April 15.
The National Sustainable Design Expo is an event organized by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as part of its Earth Day event.
The Expo showcased 55 teams of more than 400 college students from across the United States to present their innovative solutions to environmental challenges.
Professor Gallardo teaches Chemical Engineering at the DLSU while Professor Abulencia recently participated in the Balik Scientist Program of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).
The water system will be introduced in Nagcarlan, Laguna, when Professor Abulencia travels back to the Philippines in June to help launch the water system.