MMSU Coaster

Three COASTER papers published, now indexed in 𝙎𝙘𝙤𝙥𝙪𝙨!

Papers presented during the 𝟦𝟨𝘵𝘩 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢𝘯 𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘰𝘯 𝘙𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 (𝘈𝘊𝘙𝘚 𝟤𝟢𝟤𝟧) in Makassar, Indonesia are now indexed in Scopus accessible through Elsevier database.

1. "𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚 𝘼𝙗𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝘿𝙚𝙡𝙛𝙩𝟥𝘿-𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙎𝙪𝙧𝙜𝙚 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙨 𝙐𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙃𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙏𝙮𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙣 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙘𝙠𝙨" examined a localized Delft3D Flexible Mesh (D3D FM) model designed for Northwestern Luzon. Results revealed distinct trends in forecast accuracy depending on both typhoon characteristics and lead time. Overall, the model demonstrates very good predictive skill suitable for operational surge forecasting, providing a critical auxiliary tool for local disaster preparedness.

𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Mata, C. B., Duquez, C. W., Mata, T. J. A., Cabrera, O. C., & Alibuyog, N. R. (2025). Predictive ability of Delft3D-based storm surge forecasts using historical and forecasted typhoon tracks. In Proceedings of the 46th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing: Harnessing Remote Sensing for Global Sustainability and Innovation. https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031779137

2. "𝙀𝙫𝙖𝙡𝙪𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙃𝙄𝙍𝙋𝙎 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚-𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙍𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙛𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙃𝙮𝙙𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙞𝙘 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙡𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙄𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩 𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙗𝙧𝙖 𝙍𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣, 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨" explored CHIRPS as a reliable alternative for hydrologic modeling in data-scarce and mountainous regions. Moreover, the water balance simulations using SWAT under climate change scenarios demonstrated that CHIRPS can be successfully extended for climate impact modeling, capturing shifts in hydrologic response.

𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Alibuyog, N. R., Dolores, S. B. F., Utrera, R. T., & Mata, C. B. (2025). Evaluating CHIRPS satellite-based rainfall data for hydrologic modeling and climate impact assessment in the Abra River Basin, Philippines. In Proceedings of the 46th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing: Harnessing Remote Sensing for Global Sustainability and Innovation. https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031776363

3. "𝘼𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙂𝙎𝙈𝙖𝙋 𝙎𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙚-𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙥𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙍𝙪𝙣𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙈𝙤𝙙𝙚𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙖 𝘿𝙖𝙩𝙖-𝙎𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙚 𝙈𝙤𝙪𝙣𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙣" focused on demonstrating the used of GSMap and addressed the lack of sufficient discharge data during typhoon events by using the calibrated and validated HEC-HMS model to generate upstream discharge estimates.

𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯: Longboy, M. G. L. P., Alibuyog, N. R., Utrera, R. T. & Zamuco, C. T. (2025). Assessing GSMaP Satellite-based Precipitation for Runoff Modeling in a Data-Scarce Mountainous Basin. In Proceedings of the 46th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing: Harnessing Remote Sensing for Global Sustainability and Innovation. https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105031763679

Full papers available here: https://mapin.or.id/acrs2025/proceedingacrs.html

DOST Undersecretary Sancho A. Mabborang and Party visit COASTER as part of the 2-day on-site assessment of Mariano Marcos State University’s readiness to potentially host the first-ever KIST Park in Northern Luzon.

𝑪𝑶𝑨𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑹 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒓𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒂𝒕 𝑹𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑹&𝑫 𝒔𝒚𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒖𝒎

By Kenneth A. Tabieros

The Coastal Engineering and Management Research and Development Center (COASTER) earned multiple top recognitions at the 6th Industry, Energy & Emerging Technology Research and Development Competition, held during the 3rd Region 1 Research, Development, and Innovation Symposium at Mariano Marcos State University’s Center for Flexible Learning from November 26 to 28.

COASTER secured first place in the Professional Category Poster Competition for their entry, “When Waves Meet Walls: Engineering Better Structures for Resilient, Sustainable Coasts.”

The team also earned third place in the Best Research Paper Competition (Professional Category) for the study “Laboratory Investigation of Wave-Structure Interactions for Existing and Geometrically Modified Seawalls: Overtopping, Run-up, and Rundown Analysis,” presented by Engr. Jade P. Calumpit.

Meanwhile, another COASTER team won third prize in the SILLAG iti TAAW Reverse Pitching Competition, where they presented the Integrated Coastal Modeling System, a decision-support tool designed to help communities and planners assess coastal hazards more effectively.

Through these achievements, COASTER researchers highlighted the significance of advancing coastal management technologies and developing safer, more resilient coastal communities across the region.

The symposium convened four major research consortia: the Ilocos Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (ILAARRDEC); the Region 1 Health Research and Development Consortium (R1HRDC), which served as host; the Ilocos Consortium for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (ICIEERD); and the newly formed Sustainability, Innovation, Leadership, Linkages, Access, and Growth (SILLAG) consortium.

With the theme “Pioneering Smart, Sustainable, and Inclusive Next Generation Technologies for Health, Industry, Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources,” the event gathered higher education institutions and government agencies to showcase innovative research outputs and foster collaborations aimed at addressing regional challenges and advancing sustainable development.

COASTER also presented additional research outputs during the symposium. Engr. Christine B. Mata showcased her study, “Predictive Ability of Delft3D-Based Storm Surge Forecasts Using Historical and Forecasted Typhoon Tracks,” in ICIEERD’s Research Paper Competition (Professional Category). Meanwhile, Engr. Ma. Gloann Leizel P. Longboy competed in ILAARRDEC’s poster presentation (Research Category) with “Suitability of GSMaP Satellite Rainfall Data to Estimate Runoff in the Abra River Basin.”

The symposium continues to serve as an important platform for research collaboration addressing the region’s most pressing needs across health, industry, agriculture, and natural resources.