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.
Design and Implementation of a Distributed and Collaborative Network Management Systems for HEIs
Predictive Modeling of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) Risk Among Farmers in Ilocos Norte, Philippines
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
Kaya Pa Ba?: Working Students’ Lifestyle and Risk Factors of Working Night Shift
May Pag-asa: A Qualitative Case Study of the Financial Literacy and Transversal Skills Among Solo Parent Working Students
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
HEIRIT ReSEED SILLAG R1 Track 2
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
Integrated Approach to Seed System Optimization and Varietal Adaptation for Sustainable Garlic Production
Design, Development, and Validation of a Cost-Effective, Wireless Wave Impact Sensor System for Coastal Infrastructure Monitoring
Assessment of Common Diseases and Ailments among MMSU employees through Data Analytics
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
Framework Consideration for Cybersecurity: A Study of Standards, Challenges, and Stakeholders Insights
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
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
Integrating Generational Awareness Among Employees of MMSU Workplace: Basis for Interventions, Training, and Policies
Characterization of Nutritional Composition and In Vitro Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of Hydroclathrus clathratus (C. Agardh) M.Howe from Ilocos Norte, Philippines
Innovative Construction: The Synergy of Waste Materials and Bio-Based Binders for Sustainable Building Solutions
› Design and Fabrication of Low-Cost Building Material Production Equipment for Waste Based Composites
› Mechanical and Thermal Performance of Bio-Based Composite Panels Using Agricultural and Industrial Waste
› Utilization of Recycled Plastic and Natural Polymers in the Fabrication of Lightweight Construction Panels
› Enhancing the Performance of Starch-Based Binders Using Nanoclay for Sustainable Waste-Derived Composite Panels
Development and Biomedical Evaluation of a Bacteriocin-Infused Cellulose Hydrogel Derived from Wastepaper
› Physicochemical characterization of Cellulose Hydrogel from Wastepapers
› Extraction and Characterization of Bacteriocin from Identified Lactic Acid Bacteria
› Antimicrobial Activity of Bacteriocin-infused Cellulose Hydrogel Against Skin Pathogens
› Morpho-Histological Assessment of the Bacteriocin-infused Cellulose Hydrogel on ICR mice for Safety Evaluation
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
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
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
Exploring the Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Technical-Vocational Teacher Education: Basis for the Development and Validation of an AI-Driven Instructional Toolkit
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
› Greening the Cooperative Sector: A study of Green Practices Adoption and Impact in Ilocos Norte
› Driving Sustainability through Eco-Innovation: Measuring the Impact of Green Marketing Strategies on Cottage Industries in Ilocos Norte
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