Executive Director, Office of Research and Innovation
About Us
The Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) is under the umbrella of the Office of Research, Innovation, and Extension whose function is to uphold the status of excellence in research and development. Consistent with the University’s Vision and Mission; and cognizant of UNESCO’s thrust for Education for Sustainable Development and Lifelong Learning, the Research endeavor of the university aims for the integration of knowledge and praxis of sustainable development in education, arts and sciences, and management and entrepreneurship. All research endeavors move towards addressing socio-political, economic, cultural, and environmental issues of the 21st century.
News and Updates
The office aims to establish a research culture whereby faculty, staff, and students undertake quality research. Specifically, the office is mandated:
To provide a venue for faculty, students, and researchers for convergence;
To act as a research coordinating center for various programs, projects, and activities for the university and community;
To network, partner, and tandem with other similar-minded organizations;
To initiate creative and empowering activities that will increase capability, participation, and deepen awareness in research among faculty, students, and the community as the basis for instructing, forming, nurturing, and coaching young people for sustainable development;
To raise the level of appreciation and understanding of the faculty, students, and stakeholders on issues, problems, and initiatives confronting their communities;
To harness the participation and involvement of young people in research and community development initiatives by providing them venues for actual exposure to research situations
To build a sense of responsibility, vigilance, stewardship, and intellectual integrity to research;
To link critical development issues important to target communities with the university’s research, instruction, personal expertise, and external sources; and
To conduct regular monitoring and assessment of the activities implemented per school year.
| Staff Name | Position |
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Dr. Myra Grace F. Loayon |
Director, Knowledge Creation and Innovation Center (KCIC) |
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Dr. Michael Dell A. Tuazon |
Director, Center for Teacher Education Research, Technology, and Innovation (CTERTI) |
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Director, Center for Language and Cultural Studies (CLCS) |
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Dr. Marife N. Daga |
Director, Center for Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (C-CELL) |
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– |
Director, Center for Health and Environmental Sciences (CHES) |
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Prof. Andrew A. Siguan |
Director, LNU Peace Center |
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Ms. Nikki G. Corales-Bajas |
Director, Regional Institute for Tourism and Hospitality Management Studies (RITHMS) |
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– |
Director, Sound and Acoustics Creative Industry and Innovation (SONATA) |
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Dr. Devine Grace D. Funcion |
Research and Innovation Coordinator, CAS |
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Mr. Daril C. Formanes |
Research and Innovation Coordinator, COE |
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Prof. Joyce Kaye B. Lopez |
Research and Innovation Coordinator, CME |
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Prof. Reynerio B. Mendoza |
Research and Innovation Coordinator, Graduate School |
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Ms. Shiela Mae O. Paligutan |
Administrative Aide VI |
KCIC
CTERTI
CLCS
C-CELL
CHES
PEACE CENTER
RITHMS
SONATA
