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Director for Research

Prof. Josh Elisha R. Octura, PhD

Director for Research

0930-423-5051

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The Research Division, previously known as the Research and Development Center (RDC), was established in 1990 by virtue of the Board of Regents Resolution No. 205, tasked to provide academic and administrative leadership in research with a view to foster, support, and inspire scholarly activities; oversee ethical, managerial, and regulatory compliance of scholarly outputs, and ensure dissemination and application of scholarly activities.

Objectives

In pursuit of the goals of the OVCREI, the Research Division aims the following:

  1. To provide relevant R&D support and resources to faculty and staff members and other constituents of the University.
  2. To identify, promote, and establish incentive schemes and programs encouraging faculty and staff engagement in R&D.
  3. To promote ethical R&D practices and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
  4. To facilitate collaboration on multi-, trans-, and inter-disciplinary research and development initiatives within and outside the University.
  5. To establish effective dissemination strategies and engagement with stakeholders increasing utilization and commercialization of University R&D outputs.
  6. To establish integration of R&D outputs and extension services to generate holistic and innovative solutions.
  7. To implement targeted communication and outreach strategies to showcase the

University’s R&D achievements and contributions to key stakeholders and the society.

Functions and Services

The Research Division with its subunits facilitate the following:

  1. Technical and ethical review of professional and student research.
  2. Endorsement of research proposals for funding.
  3. Management of internally- and externally-funded research programs, projects, and studies.
  4. Provision of opportunities for research capacity development to faculty and staff members.
  5. Dissemination of research findings.
  6. Incentivization of research publication and international presentations.

Organizational Structure

Prof. Christine Dawn G. Obemio, PhD

Prof. Christine Dawn G. Obemio, PhD

Vice Chancellor for Research, Extension, and Innovation
Prof. Josh Elisha R. Octura, PhD

Prof. Josh Elisha R. Octura, PhD

Director for Research
Assoc. Prof. Irene Lara A. Caladcad, MSME

Assoc. Prof. Irene Lara A. Caladcad, MSME

Special Assistant for Research
Jessiebel M. Martizano

Jessiebel M. Martizano

Administrative Assistant VI
University Research Journals
Jamela G. Pangcoga

Jamela G. Pangcoga

Administrative Aide VI
Abdelnaser M. Banisil, Jr.

Abdelnaser M. Banisil, Jr.

Administrative Assistant II
Institutional Ethics Review Committee
Mojafar A. Salah

Mojafar A. Salah

Administrative Aide III
Harley James T. Alagao

Harley James T. Alagao

Administrative Aide III
Institutional Ethics Review Committee