Creative, Relevant and Innovative Research Programs
The university R&D Agenda and Programs includes an array of researchable areas/activities along the eight fields of science: agriculture, business and economics, industry and energy, education, fisheries, health, forestry, and environment.
Development of a Micro-credential Program on Foundational work Skills for the IT-BPO Industry
› Skill gaps among Prospective IT-BPO Employees
› Development and Validation of a Micro-credential Course for Basic Work Skillsets
› Development and Validation of a Teaching Resource Package for Basic Work Skillsets
Development of a Universal Semi-Automated Change Oiling System : An innovative Solution in Removing and Replenishing Oil/Fluid of a Motor Vehicle
Predictive Modeling of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Risk Among Farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emission Inventories of Mariano Marcos State University
› Quantification and Projection of Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The Case Study of Mariano Marcos State University
› GHG Emission Inventory and Projection for MMSU
› Mitigation and Scenario Modelling: Analysis of the Future Net Zero Campus Model of MMSU
Optimization of Field Based Smart Irrigation Scheduling Technology for Pepper Production
Assessment of Common Diseases and Ailments among MMSU employees through Data Analytics
Integrated Approach to Seed System Optimization and Varietal Adaptation for Sustainable Garlic Production
Integrated Assessment of Benthic Lifeform Cover, Plankton Dynamics, and Habitat Condition in the Locally-Managed Marine Protected Areas of Northwestern Luzon
› Assessment of Benthic Lifeform Cover and Coral Condition
› Plankton Dynamics and Primary Productivity
Design, Development, and Validation of a Cost-Effective, Wireless Wave Impact Sensor System for Coastal Infrastructure Monitoring
Mapping and Upgrading the Buffalo Value Chain: Opportunities for Value-Added Product Innovation and Market Development
Development and Evaluation of Herbal and Cosmeceutical Products from Essential Oils of Selected Philippine Medicinal Plants with Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, and Wound-Healing Properties
› Extraction, Characterization, and Bilological Screening of Essential Oils from Selected Philippine Medicinal Plants
› Evaluation of Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Wound Healing Properties of Essential Oils
› Formulationand Evaluation of Herbal Cosmeceutical Products Using Bioactive Essential Oils form Philippine Medicinal Plants
Development and Pre-commercialization of Clay-based souvenir items utilizing Thin Coating Slip (TCS) in San Nicolas Ilocos Norte
Ethnobotanical Documentation and Pharmacological Screening of Culturally Significant Plants in Selected Indigenous Communities in Ilocos Norte
› Documentation of Culturally Significant Plants in Selected IPs/ICCs of Ilocos Norte
› Botanical Characterization of the Plants Identified with Cultural Significance
› Phytochemical Characterization and In vitro Screening of Some Biological Activities of the Selected Culturally Significant Plants
Development of Nanomaterial-Enhanced Ceramic Composites from Local Resources for Innovative Water Filtration
› Synthesis and Characterization of Nanomaterials from Local Resources
› Fabrication and Testing of Ceramic-Composite Water Filters
› Evaluation of the Performance of Fabricated Filters for Water Purification
Characterization of Nutritional Composition and In Vitro Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Hydroclathrus clathratus (C. Agardh) M.Howe from Ilocos Norte, Philippines
SUSTAIN: Sustainable Utilization of Solid organic wastes for Technological Advancement and INnovation in Construction Materials
› Exploring the Potential of Spent Coffee Grounds (SCG) Biochar in Enhancing Concrete Blocks for Carbon Sequestration and Sustainable Construction
› Evaluating Corn Cob Ash as a Sustainable Partial Cement Replacement for Self-Healing Efficiency and Carbon Footprint Reduction
› Exploring Corn Leaf Ash as a Green Cement Replacement toward Improved Self-Healing Capacity and Lower Carbon Footprint
Optimization and Functional Characterization of Microencapsulated Black Garlic Extract: Process Development, Metabolic Profiling, and In Vitro Bioactivity Assessment
› Process Optimization of Microencapsulated Black Garlic Extract
› Metabolic Profiling of Microencapsulated Black Garlic Extract
› In Vito Bioactivity Assessment of Microencapsulated Black Garlic Extract
Integrative Green Initiatives for Sustainable Enterprise Development in Ilocos Norte
› Eco-entrepreneurship Practices and Problems Encountered by Micro Food Manufacturing Businesses in Ilocos Norte: Basis for the Formulation of Strategic Action Plan for Micro Food Manufacturing Industry
› Enhancing Sustainability through Green Supply Chain Management in Local Restaurants in Ilocos Norte
Development of a Carbon Nanoparticle–Polymer (CNPP)Composite Filter from Agricultural Waste For Groundwater Hardness Treatment
› Synthesis and Characterization of Carbon Nanoparticles (CNP) from Agricultural Waste
› Development of a CNP-Enhanced Filtration Membrane Using Polymer Matrix
› Performance Evaluation of the CNPP Composite Filter Using Actual Groundwater
Exploring the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Technical-Vocational Teacher Education: Basis for the Development and Validation of an AI-Driven Instructional Toolkit
Integrating Sustainability into Marketing and Human Resources Management: A Framework for Enhancing Organizational Resilience and Social Equity in Mariano Marcos State University
› Assessing the Alignment of MMSU’s Sustainability Practices with National Policies
› Cross-Functional Collaboration between Marketing and HRM Departments of MMSU for Sustainability
› Stakeholders’ Perceptions on Sustainability Initiatives of MMSU
Innovative Construction: The Synergy of Waste Materials and Bio-Based Binders for Lightweight Insulation/Ceiling Panels
› Investigation on Mechanical and Thermal Performance of Lightweight Insulation/Ceiling Panels Using Agricultural and Industrial Waste
› Utilization of Recycled Plastic and Natural Polymers in the Fabrication Lightweight Insulation/Ceiling Panels
› Enhancing the Performance of Starch-Based Binders Using Nanoclay for Sustainable Waste-Derived Lightweight Insulation/Ceiling Panels
› Circular Bio-Based Building Materials: A Literature Review
› Design and Fabrication Lightweight Insulation/Ceiling Panels Production Equipment for Waste-Based Composites
Development of a Predictive Model on Admission Requirements, Preferred Program, and Confounding Factors Affecting Licensure Examination Performance of Different Degree Programs of Mariano Marcos State University
Professional Development Needs of Pre-service Mathematics Teachers: Basis for Microcredential Course
De novo Assembly and Functional Characterization of Lacticaseibacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei SCA72564 Isolated from Dioscorea esculenta (Lour.) Burkill
Developing an Inclusive and Thematic Structured Curriculum Plan for Early Childhood Education
Development of an SDG Course to Enhance Education for Sustainable Development at Mariano Marcos State University
› Development and Validation of an SDG Knowledge Assessment Instrument
› Exploring Factors Influencing SDG Knowledge Among Students and Personnel at Mariano Marcos State University
› Design and Implementation of an SDG Course for Sustainable Development Education at MMSU
Exploring the Lived Experiences of an Ilokano Cultural Bearer as a Basis in Designing Knowledge-Sharing Activities for Cultural Heritage Preservation
› Exploring a Cultural Bearer’s Lived Experiences
› Multimedia Production in ensuring Knowledge Sharing of Cultural Heritage
› Design of Knowldege Sharing Training for Cultural Heritage Preservation