Faculty researchers from Cebu Technological University (CTU) bagged multiple Best Paper Awards at the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)16th International Conference on Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment, and Management (HNICEM 2024), held from November 28 to December 1, 2025, at a hotel in Cebu City.
The conference, organized by the IEEE, the world’s largest professional organization dedicated to advancing technology, convened international scholars and industry experts to exchange research findings and address emerging challenges in science, engineering, and sustainability.
All accepted papers, including CTU’s award-winning studies, are slated for publication in SCOPUS- and Web of Science-indexed journals, underscoring the university’s growing contribution to research in power systems, communication technologies, and sustainable agriculture.
Faculty researchers from the College of Engineering at CTU-Main Campus earned three major research recognitions, underscoring the institution’s growing impact in engineering and applied sciences. The award-winning studies were led by Engr. Jayson Jueco, Dr. Wilen Melsedec Narvios, and Dr. Maria Gemel Palconit, with contributions from Engr. Rafran de Villa, Dr. Ferdinand Batayola, Engr. Gilbert Silagpo, Engr. Leo Nhel Abao, and Jane Polyn Bejoc.
One of the studies, titled “Generalized Genetic Algorithm-Optimized Frequency Stability Index with Deviation Metrics and Distribution Code Limits,” received the Best Paper Award in Circuits, Sensor Networks, Signals, and Communication Technologies. The research was authored by Wilen Melsedec Narvios, Jayson Jueco, Rafran de Villa, Ferdinand Batayola, Gilbert Silagpo, and Maria Gemel Palconit.
Another CTU-led paper, “Antifragile Evolutionary Game-Theoretic Modeling of Water Quality Management for Aquaculture Sites,” was recognized as Best Paper in Plant, Agriculture, and Food Systems. The authors include Jayson Jueco, Leo Nhel Abao, Rafran de Villa, Jane Polyn Bejoc, and Maria Gemel Palconit.
In addition, the study “Quantifying Voltage Antifragility in Distribution Networks via Right-Tail Sensitivity Analysis” received the Overall Best Paper Award, the highest distinction among the recognitions. The paper was written by Jayson Jueco, Wilen Melsedec Narvios, Ferdinand Batayola, Gilbert Silagpo, Rafran de Villa, and Maria Gemel Palconit.
With all accepted papers indexed in SCOPUS and WoS, the university further solidifies its global presence and credibility, advancing research that addresses real-world challenges and supports societal and environmental well-being.
