Mark Angelo Flores & Jhonard John Garcia Rare Earth Elements in Bauxite: Characterization and Extraction of a Potential Resource This research study constitutes Project 3 of a DOST-funded three-part program titled “Green Tech: Enabling Technologies for Responsible Mineral Resource Utilization”. The program collectively aims to ... SDG_12 Responsible Consumption SDG_9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Sep 30, 2025 Ongoing Research Projects
Mark Angelo Flores & Jhonard John Garcia Automated Mineralogy Mapping of Refractory Gold Ores from Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy Scans of Polished Rock Sections This study hopes to optimize geometallurgical investigations by automating the mineral mapping process (percentage of minerals, textures, grain sizes, etc.) of refractory gold ores using open-source m... SDG_12 Responsible Consumption SDG_9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Sep 30, 2025 Ongoing Research Projects
Mark Angelo Flores Philippine Fe Sands and their Ti and V Enrichment Characteristics (FeSTIV): Investigating the Magnetite Sand Deposits in Leyte In the Philippines, iron (Fe) extraction from magnetite sands is a growing industry that needs to be properly regulated to reduce environmental impact and optimize resource viability. These deposits o... SDG_12 Responsible Consumption SDG_9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Sep 30, 2025 Ongoing Research Projects
Mark Angelo Flores Ore Microscopy and Automated Mineralogy of Refractory Gold Ore of the Bonanza-Sandy Vein System in the Masara Gold District, Maco, Davao de Oro The study aims to describe the mineralogical characteristics of the refractory gold ore of the Bonanza-Sandy Vein System in the Masara Gold District. The results will aid in developing more economical... SDG_12 Responsible Consumption SDG_9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Sep 9, 2025 Ongoing Research Projects
Mark Angelo Flores Assessing the Geochemical and Mineralogical Factors for Carbon Sequestration in the Balangiga River Watershed, Eastern Samar The Balangiga River Watershed (BRW) in Eastern Samar is a relatively pristine environment bordering the Samar Island National Park (SINP). At present, several applications for mining activities are pr... SDG_12 Responsible Consumption SDG_13 Climate Action SDG_15 Life on Land Sep 9, 2025 Ongoing Research Projects
Jojo Garcia Decoding Geophysical Signatures of Probable Hydrogen Gas Resources Linked with the Zambales Ophiolite Complex This proposed research will investigate the geophysical signatures associated with potential natural hydrogen gas generated through the serpentinization of ultramafic rocks of the Zambales Ophiolite C... SDG_12 Responsible Consumption SDG_7 Affordable and Clean Energy SDG_9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure Aug 13, 2025 Ongoing Research Projects
