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About the Researchers

The PhilSCA R&D Agenda for 2021-2025 has been developed by the following researchers:

Dr. Leo Mendel D. Rosario is an Assistant Professor of the Institute of

Liberal Arts and Sciences (ILAS), a Research Analyst of the Office of Research
and Development, and a Professorial Lecturer of the Institute of Graduate
Studies (IGS). He finished PhD Physics from UP Diliman, Diploma in R&D
Management from UPOU, and Leaders in Innovation Fellowship from AIM
and the Royal Academy of Engineering of the United Kingdom. He has 16
journal publications, 76 conference presentations, and 3 filed patents in the
fields of Plasma Physics, Image Processing, and Materials Science.

Dr. Noel R. Navigar is the Director of the Office of Research and

Development. He currently holds the position of Administrative Officer V
(Human Resources Management Office III). He held various designations
such as Officer-in-Charge, Office of the Vice President for Administration and
Finance, Director for Administrative Services, Acting Director of Flying
School, Director for Institutional Development and Planning Office, and
Dean of Institute of Graduate Studies.

Dr. Ethel Reyes-Chua is a former Professorial Lecturer of the Institute of

Graduate Studies (IGS). She holds a Doctorate in Education with a focus on
Educational Management. She has founded the Eduheart Book Publishing,
and together with 14 authors from different disciplines, she has published a
book entitled “Being a Reflective Academic Practitioner.” Her research
interests include: the Teaching and learning processes, motivation, reflective
teaching, leadership, and quality assurance. She has articles in indexed journals
such as ISI and Scopus.

Ramsey S. Ferrer is an Assistant Professor of the Institute of Liberal Arts and

Sciences (ILAS). He is a former Dean of ILAS and a former Director of the
Research and Development Center. He finished his Master’s degree in
Teaching English Language from DLSU, and is finishing PhD in Applied
Linguistics from the same university. His publications appeared on the
International Journal of Education and Research (Australia), Embry-Riddle
Aeronautical University (USA) Scholarly Commons, Philippine ESL Journal,
Pacific Asia Conference on Language, Information and Computation Scopus-
indexed Proceedings, DLSU Research Congress, and PhilSCA Research
Journal. His research interests include discourse analysis, aviation English,
corpus linguistics, and world Englishes.

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 Table of Contents

Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

R&D Framework . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Research Agenda Setting for Phase 1: External Stakeholder Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Research Agenda Setting for Phase 2: Internal Stakeholder Participation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

R&D Agenda of the College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

R&D Agenda of the Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences (ILAS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

R&D Agenda for ILAS Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

R&D Agenda of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (InET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

R&D Agenda for InET Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
R&D Agenda of the Institute of Computer Studies (ICS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

R&D Agenda for ICS Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

R&D Agenda of the Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

R&D Agenda for IGS Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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 Preface

The Philippine State College of Aeronautics (PhilSCA) is a premier Higher Education Institution
(HEI) in aviation sciences in the country. PhilSCA aims to produce world-class professionals in the
aviation industry through quality instruction, research, extension, resource management, and industry
partnership. To achieve its goals and objectives to a center for research and advanced studies, PhilSCA
strives to implement programs and projects that (i) transmit and disseminate knowledge and skills
relevant to the manpower needs of the country and (ii) discover and disseminate new
knowledge/technology needed for the development of the country. PhilSCA has also enumerated
several research programs in the key result areas (KRAs) of its Strategic Plan for 2019- 2023. The
research-related KRAS are innovative research agenda, industry revolutionizing research, productive
publication service program, knowledge generation/incubation/commercialization, and enabled
condition for research dissemination and publication. An innovative research agenda is one of the
KRAs of the PhilSCA Strategic Plan for 2019-2023. The Office of Research and Development has
been tasked to formulate a Research and Development (R&D) Agenda for 2021-2025. The Board of
Trustees (BOT) of PhilSCA has given the following recommendations on the R&D Agenda: (1) look
into gaps of knowledge to determine research agenda; (2) present the landscape with researchable
areas identified to ensure it provides the opportunity to prioritize projects, solve problems, and
contribute new knowledge; (3) know if existing laws and programs were still relevant; (4) determine
some models to contribute to the efficiency of services. Besides this, the R&D agenda is also anchored
on instruction, extension, and productivity of PhilSCA.

The formulation of the PhilSCA R&D Agenda for 2021-2025 have undergone two phases. Phase 1
aimed to identify the key research aread and domain through content analysis of the PhilSCA Strategic
Plan for 2019-2023, Ambisyon 2040: Philippine Development Plan, and United Nations (UN)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and consultations from the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), and Philippine Air Force
(PAF). Phase 2 aimed to identify the research targets, specific research areas, and general research
priorities thru the utilization of the participatory foresight approach with the faculty members and
academic officials of PhilSCA. One common method for research agenda setting for scientific
organizations and agencies is the participatory foresight approach. This approach includes literature
review from expert documents and consensus building from an expert panel. For the R&D agenda of
PhilSCA, content and thematic analyses were performed on recent aviation technical papers, research
agenda of funding agencies, and strategic plans of aviation organizations for the formulation of an
initial program research agenda (PRA). The draft PRA was then subjected to two rounds of online
Delphi survey from the faculty and academic officials of PhilSCA. After which, an institute research
agenda (IRA) and college research agenda (CRA) were formulated from the results of the Delphi
survey. The proposed CRA was then classified according to the idenfied key research areas and
domains from Phase 1 of the research agenda setting process. The proposed CRA with its PRA and
IRA will be subjected to the review of the PhilSCA Research Council before its submission to the
BOT for final revisions and approval. The PhilSCA R&D agenda for 2021-2025 summarizes the
research targets of the R&D agenda of the different programs, specific research areas of the R&D
agenda of the different institutes, and the general research priorities of the college.

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 Research and Development (R&D) Framework
The Research and Development (R&D) Framework describes the process of the research agenda
setting from the participation of internal and external stakeholders of PhilSCA or the PhilSCA
ecosystem. The needs on instruction, extension, and productivity of the stakeholders are the basis of
the research priority areas of the PhilSCA R&D Agenda for 2021-2025. Then, the R&D Agenda will
be used as the guide to implement a Research Management Program for 2021-2023 with research-
related key result areas (KRAs) from the PhilSCA Strategic Plan for 2019-2023.

FIGURE 1. Key Research Areas and Domains of the PhilSCA R&D Agenda for 2021-2025.

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 Research Agenda Setting for Phase 1:
Identification of Key Research Areas and Domains thru
External Stakeholder Participation
Phase 1 aimed to identify the key research aread and domain through content analysis of the PhilSCA
Strategic Plan for 2019-2023, Ambisyon 2040: Philippine Development Plan, and United Nations
(UN) Sustainable Development Goals and consultations from the Commission on Higher Education
(CHED), Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), and Philippine Air Force (PAF). The
content analysis was performed by key officials of PhilSCA during an internal consultative meeting
held in January 13, 2021. The consultations from CHED, CAAP, and PAF was performed during the
stakeholders meeting held in March 8-9, 2021. The four key research areas identified were (1) aviation
policy and leadership, (2) engineering and technology, (3) liberal arts and sciences, and (4) environment
and industry (see Figure 2).

FIGURE 2. Key Research Areas and Domains of the PhilSCA R&D Agenda for 2021-2025.

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 Research Agenda Setting for Phase 2:
Participatory Foresight Approach from Internal Stakeholders:
Faculty Members and Academic Officials
Research agenda-setting utilizes commissioned researches, literature reviews, convening workshops,
etc. [1, 3]. Inputs from subject experts and various stakeholders are collected to build consensus for a
common research agenda [1, 3]. One popular approach in research agenda-setting in science,
technology, and innovation is the participatory foresight approach [4-7]. Participatory foresight offers
various tools in shaping a responsive and relevant research agenda [8]. Literature review and expert
panels are the most widely used participatory foresight approach for research agenda setting [9]. The
PhilSCA R&D agenda for 2021-2025 has been developed using the participatory foresight approach.
The R&D has a program research agenda (PRA) for the research targets of the R&D agenda of the
different programs, an institute research agenda (IRA) for the specific research areas of the R&D
agenda of the different institutes, and a college research agenda (CRA) for the general research
priorities of the college. A sample formulation of PRA, IRA, and CRA is shown in Figure 3.

FIGURE 3. Sample formulation from an initial Program Research Agenda (PRA), an

Institute Research Agenda (IRA), and up to a College Research Agenda (CRA).

Phase 2 of the research agenda setting process starts with the formulation of the program research
agenda (PRA) and ends with the college research agenda (CRA) (see Figure 4). Draft PRAs were
formulated by employing content and thematic analyses on representative publications on aviation
[10-18] and the current status of the Philippine air transport ecosystem [19- 21], research agenda of
the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) [22], Department of Science and Technology [23],
and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) [24], strategic plans and road maps of
aviation organizations such as the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) [25], International
Air Transport Association (IATA) [26, 27], and PhilSCA [28] (see Figure 5). Content and thematic
analyses are two prominent methods used to examine a message's content [29]. For this study, content
and thematic analyses were both utilized to formulate codes that represent the relevant content in the

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relevant aviation-related literature. Content analysis was used to identify the research priorities and
gaps in the chosen literature for review. On the other hand, thematic analysis was used to consolidate
the different research priorities and gaps into several common categories in the first draft of the PRA.
The PRA enumerates specific research targets that can be pursued by the IGS faculty and students in
their research activities.

FIGURE 4. Research Agenda Setting based on the Participatory Foresight Approach used
for the formulation of the PhilSCA R&D Agenda for 2021-2025.

FIGURE 5. Content and thematic Analyses on representative publications on aviation [10-18] and the current
status of the Philippine air transport ecosystem [19- 21], research agenda of the Commission on Higher
Education (CHED) [22], Department of Science and Technology [23], and the European Union Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA) [24], strategic plans and road maps of aviation organizations such as the International Civil
Aviation Organization (ICAO) [25], International Air Transport Association (IATA) [26, 27], and PhilSCA [28].

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The first draft of the PRA was subjected to an online Delphi survey method, which consisted of an
online survey and focused group discussion (FGD). The Delphi method is an iterative questioning
process that builds consensus on a group of selected respondents [30]. For round 1 of the Delphi
method, an online 4-point Likert survey based on the draft PRA was be distributed to faculty members
in October 18-24, 2021. There were 132 responses from the faculty members collected for the survey
result. The online survey questionnaire explored the intervening factors in implementing the draft
PRA regarding the levels of personal interest and competence of faculty members and students and
the sufficiency of school resources. Results showed that faculty members perceived a high to moderate
levels of interest in the proposed PRA (see Figure 6). Despite this, there were identified PRA that
showed partial levels of personal competence and sufficiency of school resources. These identified
competence and resources gaps can serve as a basis for the research capability building of the faculty
and applications for external research grants.

FIGURE 6. Summary Verbal Interpretation of the Online Survey Data on the Proposed
Program Research Agenda (PRA).

The draft PRA was then revised according to the online survey results in terms of the acceptability
and recommendations of the respondents. For round 2 of the Delphi method, the second draft of the
PRA was then subjected to an online FGD, which was held in October 29, 2021 with 110 faculty
members in attendance. The FGD allowed the removal or reconstruction of the proposed PRA or
the addition of new PRAs. Again, the second draft of the PRA was revised according to the results of
the FGD. Finally, an IRA was formulated from the consolidation of the PRAs using thematic analysis.
The IRA enumerates the specific research areas of priority for the various institutes. After which, the
third draft of the PRA and the formulated IRA was then reviewed by the Deans and Campus Directors
for final revisions in November 22-26, 2021. The consolidated CRA with the IRAs and PRAs will
undergo review and presentation to the Research Council and Board of Trustees of PhilSCA.

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FIGURE 7. Picture of the participants of a full-day Online Workshop on the Research Agenda
Setting held on October 29, 2020.

FIGURE 8. Picture of the Seminar on Research Agenda Setting by Dr. Custer Deocaris from
the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI).

FIGURE 9. Pictures of the Actual Focused Group Discussion (FGD) facilitated by invited
experts: Dr. Christian Lorenz Mahinay from Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), Dr.
Robert Kerwin Billones from De La Salle University (DLSU), and Dr. Henry Adorna from
University of the Philippines, Diliman (UPD).

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 College R&D Agenda

Key Research Area 1: Aviation Policy and Leadership

1. Aviation Education and Training Enhancement

Enhancement of Aviation Programs, General Education, Training thru Studies on
Improved Service Delivery and Innovative Pedagogies

2. Aviation Safety and Security Resilience

Establishment of Aviation Safety and Security Resilience thru Studies on Security
Management Systems and Development of New Detection Technologies for
Emerging Threats

3. Ab Initio Flight Training Evaluation

Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Ab Initio Flight Training in terms of Flight
Simulator Specifications, Training Facilitation, and Competency-Based
Assessment

4. Emerging Aviation Management Strategies

Formulation of Management Strategies for Maintenance and Repair Operations
(MROs), Aviation Security, Airport Administration, and ASEAN Aviation
Integration

5. Contemporary Aviation Standards, Laws, and

Regulations
Formulation of Contemporary Aviation Standards on Certification, Audit, and
Compliance and Impact Assessment of Air Laws and Regulations for Policy
Formulation and Modification

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Key Research Area 2: Engineering and Technology

1. Next Generation Aircraft Development

Design and Simulation of Emerging Commercial Aircraft Technologies for
Surface Drag and Fuel Consumption Reduction and Development of Remotely
Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) with Emerging Capabilities for Multidisciplinary
Applications and Urban Mobility

2. Performance-Based Navigation Application

Formulation of Strategies on the Application of Performance-Based Navigation
(PBN) for a Homogeneous Global Navigation Environment

3. Airframe Failure Detection Technologies

Development of Visual Detection Technologies for Airframe Cracks and
Corrosion for Maintenance and Repair Operations(MROs)

4. Advanced Airframe Materials

Development of Advanced Airframe Materials Made from Composites and
Additive Manufacturing Process

5. Advanced Avionics System Design

Design of Advanced Integrated Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance and
Avionics (CNS+A) Systems for Air Traffic Management

6. Digital Transformation in Aviation

Digital Transformation in Aviation thru the Development of Intelligent Software
with Augmented Reality, Internet of Things, and Data Science and Analytics for
Aviation-Centric Services

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Key Research Area 3: Liberals Arts and Sciences

1. Aviation English Proficiency

Improvement of Aerodrome Communications thru Studies on Aviation English
Proficiency

2. Gender and Development (GAD) in Aviation

Mainstreaming GAD in Aviation Education, Training, and Industry

Key Research Area 4: Environment and Industry

1. Air Transport Industry Competitiveness

Improvement of Local Air Transport Industry Competitiveness thru Studies on
Air Shipping Services for Supply Chain Management and Airline Passenger
Creation and Retention for Regional Tourism Development

2. Corporate Aviation Development

Studies on Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Global Value
Chain (GVC) in Aviation, which includes Public Relations and Marketing
Communication and Management

3. Sustainable Aviation Technologies

Development of Renewable Energy Sources for the Aviation Industry and Eco-
Friendly Aircraft Fuels, Lubricants, and Sealants aligned to Aviation and ASTM
Standards

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 R&D Agenda of the
Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences (ILAS)

1. Aviation Program Enhancement

Program Enhancement of Aviation Communication, Logistics, Tourism, and
Safety and Security Management thru Studies on Improved Service Delivery and
Innovative Pedagogies

2. Aviation English Proficiency

Improvement of Pilot-Controller Communication thru Studies on Aviation
English Proficiency and Aerodrome Communications

3. Local Air Shipping Competitiveness

Improvement of Local Air Shipping Competitiveness thru Studies on Air Freight
Services and Supply Chain Management

4. Airline Passenger Creation and Retention

Development of Local Tourism thru Studies on Airline Passenger Creation and
Retention

5. Aviation Safety and Security Resilience

Establishment of Aviation Safety and Security Resilience thru Studies on Security
Management Systems and Development of New Detection Technologies for
Emerging Threats

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6. Innovative General Education Program
Improvement of Service Course Delivery of General Education to Aviation
Students thru Studies on Innovative Pedagogies

7. Gender and Development (GAD) in Aviation

Mainstreaming GAD in Aviation Education, Training, and Industry

8. Micro-, Small-, and Medium-Sized Enterprises

(MSMEs) in Aviation
Studies on Linkages between Aviation and MSMEs

9. Aerospace Global Value Chain (GVC)

Studies on Aviation and GVC

10. Aviation Data Science and Analytics

Studies on Data Science and Analytics in Aviation Logistics and Tourism

11. Aviation Knowledge Management

Studies on Knowledge Management as Critical Component in Aviation
Communication, Logistics, Tourism, and Safety and Security Management

12. Aviation Public Relations and Marketing

Studies on Public Relations, Marketing Communication, and Marketing
Management in Aviation Communication

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 Program R&D Agenda of the
Institute of Liberal Arts and Sciences (ILAS)
Program Program Research Agenda
Bachelor of 1. Enhancement of Aviation Communication Program in terms of
Science in Program Outcomes, Curriculum Development, Policy Engagement,
Quality Assurance, Graduate Employment, Pedagogical
Aviation
Development, and Educational Technology Utilization
Communication
2. Investigation of Language-Related Pilot-Controller
Miscommunication in terms of Utilization of Modal Verbs and
Politeness Markers, Cultural Factors, and Readback Errors

3. Corpus-based Linguistic Investigation of Standard and Non-

Standard Phraseology of Filipino Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers

4. Optimization of Controller Instructions in terms of English

Language Proficiency, Prosody, and Accent

5. Assessment, Program Development, and Minimum Standards

Formulation on the English Language Proficiency for Filipino
Aviation Professionals

6. Enhancement of Aerodrome Operations using Standard

Communication (Triple One Concept)

7. Development of a Limited Voice Communication Subsystem of a

Data-Centric Link Media System for Air Traffic Service

8. Enhancement of Operational and Technical Aspects of Aviation

Communication in Meteorology, Flight Operations, Ramp
Handling, and Organizational Interactions

9. Mainstreaming Gender and Development (GAD) in Aviation

Education, Training, and Industry

10. Studies on Knowledge Management as Critical Component in

Aviation Communication

11. Studies on Public Relations, Marketing Communication, and

Marketing Management in Aviation Communication
Bachelor of 1. Enhancement of Aviation Logistics Program in terms of Program
Science in Outcomes, Curriculum Development, Policy Engagement, Quality

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 Aviation Assurance, Graduate Employment, Pedagogical Development, and
Logistics Educational Technology Utilization

2. Upgrading of Air Freight Services using Just in Time Logistics,

Integrated/Centralized Warehousing and Transportation Terminals,
Electronic Transactions, and Automated Shipment Information
Systems

3. Development of Air Cargo Supply Chain using Computer Integrated

Manufacturing and Vertical Integration of Logistics Management
Systems

4. Optimization of the Flow of Goods, Air Cargo Loading, and

Transport Routes

5. Market Study of Air Cargo Services in terms Freight Forwarders,

Cargo Integrators, and Consolidators

6. Development Studies of Inter-island Air Shipping in Secondary and

Tertiary Routes

7. Studies on Aviation Supply Chain Management

8. Mainstreaming Gender and Development (GAD) in Aviation

Education, Training, and Industry

9. Studies on Linkages between Aviation and Micro-, Small-, and

Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs)

10. Studies on Aviation and Global Value Chain (GVC)

11. Studies on Data Science and Analytics in Aviation Logistics

12. Studies on Knowledge Management as Critical Component in

Aviation Logistics
Bachelor of 1. Enhancement of Aviation Tourism Program in terms of Program
Science in Outcomes, Curriculum Development, Policy Engagement, Quality
Assurance, Graduate Employment, Pedagogical Development, and
Aviation
Educational Technology Utilization
Tourism
2. Case Studies on Air Transport Initiatives and Airline Passenger
Engagement

3. Formulation of Innovative Strategies in Low-Cost Carrier, Frequent

Flyer Program, and Airline Service Quality for Improved Tourist
Creation

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 4. Impact Assessment of Air Transport Condition and Feasibility
Studies on Regional Low-Cost Carrier Terminals for Philippine
Tourism Development

5. Formulation of Innovative Strategies on ASEAN Single Aviation

Market for Philippine Tourism Competitiveness and Development

6. Community Engagement Research on Ecotourism Projects from

Aviation-Tourism Sector

7. Development of Specific Instructional Framework for Aviation

Tourism Research

8. Mainstreaming Gender and Development (GAD) in Aviation

Education, Training, and Industry

9. Studies on Linkages between Aviation and Micro-, Small-, and

Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs)

10. Studies on Aviation and Global Value Chain (GVC)

11. Studies on Data Science and Analytics in Aviation Tourism

12. Studies on Knowledge Management as Critical Component in

Aviation Tourism
Bachelor of 1. Enhancement of Aviation Safety and Security Management Program
Science in in terms of Program Outcomes, Curriculum Development, Policy
Engagement, Quality Assurance, Graduate Employment,
Aviation Safety Pedagogical Development, and Educational Technology Utilization
and Security
Management 2. Establishment of Cybersecurity Resilience in Air Transport
Information Systems thru Vulnerability Assessment

3. Enhancement of Aviation Security Management with Assessment

and Safety Management System, New Physical Threat Detection
Methods and Testing, and New Risk Assessment and Management
Strategies on Emerging Security Threats and Vulnerabilities

4. Development of New Technology for Aviation Safety and Security

5. Development of Detection and Interception Technologies for

Drone-Related Threats on Aviation Security

6. Identification of Challenges and Priorities in Aviation Safety and

Security in the New Normal

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 7. Mainstreaming Gender and Development (GAD) in Aviation
Education, Training, and Industry

8. Studies on Knowledge Management as Critical Component in

Aviation Safety and Security Management
General 1. Development of Technology-Aided Instruction in General
Education Education for across Programs

2. Studies on the Social Aspects of Airline Customer Relationships

3. Studies on the Attitude and Practices in the Teaching-Learning

Process of General Education Faculty and Aviation Students

4. Curriculum Enhancement of the General Education for Aviation

Students

5. Studies on the Linguistics-related Factors that affect Aeronautical

Communication

6. Studies on the Aviation Student Experience in General Education

Laboratory class during New Normal

7. Mainsteaming Gender and Developmet (GAD) in Aviation

Education, Training, and Industry

8. Studies on Linkages between Aviation and Micro-, Small-, and

Medium-Sized Enterprises (MSMEs)

9. Studies on Data Science and Analytics in Aviation Logistics and

Tourism

10. Studies on Knowledge Management as Critical Component in

Aviation Communication, Logistics, Tourism, and Safety and
Security Management

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 R&D Agenda of the
Institute of Engineering and Technology (InET)

1. Aviation Program Enhancement

Program Enhancement of Aeronautical Engineering, Air Transportation, Aicraft
Maintenance Technology, and Aviation Electronics Technology thru Studies on
Improved Service Delivery and Innovative Pedagogies

2. Commercial Aircraft Technology

Design and Simulation of Commercial Aircraft Technologies for Surface Drag and
Fuel Consumption Reduction

3. Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS)

Development of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) with Emerging
Capabilities for Multidisciplinary Applications and Urban Mobility

4. Aviation Renewable Energy Sources

Development of Clean and Renewable Energy Sources for the Aviation Industry

5. Contemporary Aviation Standards

Review of Contemporary Aviation Standards on Certification, Audit, and
Compliance

6. Aircraft Engine Test Cell Facility

Development of Aircraft Engine Test Cell Facility

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7. Ab Initio Flight Training
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Ab Initio Flight Training in terms of Flight
Simulator Specifications, Training Facilitation, and Competency-Based
Assessment

8. Performance-Based Navigation (PBN)

Formulation of Strategies on the Application of Performance-Based Navigation
(PBN) for a Homogeneous Global Navigation Environment

9. Aerodrome Operations
Enhancement of Aerodrome Operations thru Studies on Standard
Communication System, Runway Microtexture Assessment, and Runway Visual
Range Estimation

10. Airframe Failure Detection

Development of Visual Detection Technologies for Airframe Cracks and
Corrosion for Maintenance and Repair Operations (MROs)

11. Advanced Airframe Materials

Development of Advanced Airframe Materials Made from Composites and
Additive Manufacturing Process

12. Sustainable Aircraft Fuels, Lubricants, and Sealants

Development of Aircraft Sustainable Fuels, Lubricants, and Sealants aligned to
Aviation and ASTM Standards

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13. Advanced Avionics System Design
Design of Advanced Integrated Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance and
Avionics (CNS+A) Systems for Air Traffic Management

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 Program R&D Agenda of the
Institute of Engineering and Technology (InET)
Program Program Research Agenda
Bachelor of 1. Enhancement of Aeronautical Engineering Program in terms of
Science in Program Outcomes, Curriculum Development, Policy Engagement,
Quality Assurance, Graduate Employment, Pedagogical
Aeronautical
Development, and Educational Technology Utilization
Engineering
2. Design and Simulation of Commercial Aircraft Technologies for
Surface Drag and Fuel Consumption Reduction using Aerodynamic
Technologies (e.g., Natural and Hybrid Laminar Flow Controls),
New Aircraft Engine Architectures with High By-Pass Ratio,
Advanced Aircraft Systems (e.g., Electric Taxiing, Auto Transformer
Rectifier Unit, and Fuel Cell Technology), Novel Airframe
Configurations (e.g., Strut-braced Wing, Blended Wing Body, Double
Bubble, and Box-/Joined-Wing), New Composite and Alloy
Structures (e.g., Shape Memory Alloy and Morphing Wing), and New
Propulsion Technologies (e.g., Open-Rotor Design, Boundary-Layer
Ingestion, and Electric Propulsion)

3. Development of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) with Multi-Rotor

System, Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Capability,
Electric/Hybrid Propulsion, and Remotely Piloted Operation for
Environmental Scanning, Humanitarian Assistance, Smart Farming,
Remote Sensing, Mapping,
Logistics Delivery, and Urban Mobility (e.g., Air Taxi)

4. Development of Clean and Renewable Energy Sources for the

Aviation Industry

5. Formulation of Contemporary Aviation Standards on Certification,

Safety Audit, Compliance Monitoring, Airline Regulations, and
Passenger Mass

6. Studies on Introducing Additive Manufacturing of Aircraft Structures

and Components

7. Development of Aircraft Engine Test Cell Facility

8. Studies of Techno-Entrepreneurship Models in the Aviation Industry

Bachelor of 1. Enhancement of Air Transportation Program in terms of Program
Science in Air Outcomes, Curriculum Development, Policy Engagement, Quality
Assurance, Graduate Employment, Pedagogical Development, and
Transportation
Educational Technology Utilization

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 2. Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Ab Initio Flight Training in terms
of Flight Simulator Specifications, Training Facilitation, and
Competency-Based Assessment

3. Formulation of Strategies for the Application of Performance-Based

Navigation (PBN) using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)
for a Homogeneous Global Navigation Environment

4. Enhancing Aerodrome Operations thru Standard Communication

System, Runway Microtexture Assessment, and Runway Visual Range
Estimation

5. Formulation and Evaluation of Contemporary Aviation Standards on

Certification, Safety Audit, Compliance Monitoring, and Airline
Regulations

Bachelor of 1. Enhancement of Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program in terms

Science in of Program Outcomes, Curriculum Development, Policy
Engagement, Quality Assurance, Graduate Employment,
Aircraft
Pedagogical Development, and Educational Technology Utilization.
Maintenance Examples are Studies on the Challenges of Non-STEM graduates in
Technology taking Aircraft Maintenance Technology Program and Development
of immersion program for PhilSCA students in maintenance and
repair operations (MROs) or other aviation related companies

2. Development of Hand-Held 3D Scanning and Digital Twin for

Visual Detection of Aircraft Defects and Tracking of Aircraft
Component Life Cycle

3. Development of Autonomous Drone and Roof/Hangar Entrance

Scanning with Machine Vision Algorithms for Aircraft Defect
Detection

4. Development of Advanced Airframe Materials made from Sandwich-

Structured Composites, Hybrid Structures, and 3D Printed
Components with
Long-Lasting Durability and High Impact Resistance

5. Improvement of Maintenance Operations for Ageing Aircrafts, De-

Icing of Small Helicopter, and Water Impact of Rotorcrafts, and
Human Factor
Considerations

6. Development and enhancement of sustainable aircraft fuels,

lubricants, sealants, resins, and 3D print aircraft components
approved by Aviation Regulatory bodies and American Society for
Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards

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 7. Evaluation on the Compliance on the Safety Management System of
PhilSCA
Bachelor of 1. Enhancement of Aviation Electronics Technology Program in terms
Science in of Program Outcomes, Curriculum Updating for Outdated Courses
and Subjects, Policy Engagement, Quality Assurance, Graduate
Aviation
Employment, Pedagogical Development, and Educational
Electronics Technology Utilization
Technology
2. Design of Advanced Integrated Communication, Navigation, and
Surveillance and Avionics (CNS+A) Systems for Air Traffic
Management (ATM)

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 R&D Agenda of the
Institute of Computer Studies (ICS)

1. Aviation Program Enhancement

Program Enhancement of Aviation Information Technology and Management thru
Studies on Improved Service Delivery and Innovative Pedagogies

2. Augmented Reality
Development of Augmented Reality Technologies for Aviation Education and
Maintenance and Repair Operations (MROs)

3. Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Application of ICT in Aviation Education

4. Internet of Things (IoT)

Development of IoT Platforms for Enhanced Air Passenger Service

5. Artificial Intelligence
Development of Artificial Intelligence Software for Aviation-Centric Services,
Training, and Certification with Quality Management Systems (QMS)

6. Information Management System

Development of Information Management System for Airport Administration and
Air Traffic Management

7. Data Analytics
Development of Data Analytics System for Real-Time Flight and Airport
Information

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 Program R&D Agenda of the
Institute of Computer Studies (ICS)
Program Program Research Agenda
Bachelor of In terms of order of priority for research implementation
Science in
1. Enhancement of Aviation Information Technology Program in terms
Aviation
of Program Outcomes, Curriculum Development, Policy Engagement,
Information Quality Assurance, Graduate Employment, Pedagogical Development,
Technology and Educational Technology Utilization

2. Development of augmented reality technologies for Educational

Resources in Aviation subjects

3. Application of Information and Communications Technology (ICT)

in Aviation Education

4. Development of Augmented Reality Technologies for Maintenance

and Repair Opeations (MROs) in the Aviation Industry

5. Development of Internet of Things (IoT) Platforms and Data

Analytics Software to Enhance the Customer Experience of Air
Passengers

6. Development of Block Chain and Automation Technologies to

Improve Aviation-Centric Services

7. Development of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Software for the 3D

Printing of Aircraft Structures and Components

8. Development of Intelligent Software for Airworthiness Certification,

Flight Training Simulation, and Virtual Testing Tools
Bachelor of In terms of order of priority for research implementation
Science in
1. Enhancement of Aviation Information System Program in terms of
Aviation
Program Outcomes, Curriculum Development, Policy Engagement,
Information Quality Assurance, Graduate Employment, Pedagogical Development,
Management and Educational Technology Utilization

2. Development of Airport Information Management System in terms of

Airport Operations and Customer Service Delivery for Micro-Aviation
Management

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3. Development of Real-time Data Analytics System of Flight
Information in terms of Aircraft Operation, Air Traffic, External
Environment, and Cabin Passenger Service for Improved Flight
Management

4. Utilization of data analytics on the environmental concerns of different

airports

5. Development of Aviation Logistics Management System for

Monitoring of Supply-Demand Status

6. Formulation of Strategies for System-Wide Information Management

(SWIM) for Net-Centric Air Traffic Management (ATM)

7. Studies on the Airport and Airline Employability of AIM graduates in

the new normal

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 R&D Agenda of the
Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS)

1. Aviation Program Enhancement

Program Enhancement of Aeronautical Management and Public Administration
thru Studies on Improved Service Delivery and Innovative Pedagogies

2. Aviation Education and Training

Review of Issues in Aviation Education and Recurrence Training in the New
Normal

3. Maintenance and Repair Operations (MROs) Management

Formulation of Management Strategies for MROs

4. Air Transport Industry Competitiveness

Comprehensive Studies in Air Transport Industry Competitiveness and
Framework

5. Contemporary Aviation Standards

Formulation of Contemporary Aviation Standards on Certification, Audit, and
Compliance

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6. Aviation Security Management System
Development of Aviation Security Management Systems

7. Air Laws and Regulations

Impact Assessment of Air Laws and Regulations for Policy Formulation and
Modification

8. Airport Administration
Enhancement of Airport Administration Operations and Policies

9. ASEAN Aviation Integration

Formulation of Strategies of ASEAN Aviation Market Integration

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 Program R&D Agenda of the
Institute of Graduate Studies (IGS)
Program Program Research Agenda
Master of 1. Enhancement of Aeronautical Management Program in terms of
Education in Program Outcomes, Curriculum Development, Policy Engagement,
Quality Assurance, Pedagogical Development, and Educational
Aeronautical
Technology Utilization
Management
2. Review of Issues in Aviation Education and Recurrence Training in
Adopting in the New Normal

3. Development and Management of Human-Operated Aviation

Systems Specially in Maintenance and Repair Operations (MROs)

4. Design, Optimization, and Planning of Advanced Air Transportation

Systems

5. Correlational Studies between Aviation and Economics

6. Comprehensive Study of Major Economic, Management, and Policy

Issues in the Air Transport Industry

7. Application of Aeronautical Aspects in Transportation

8. Formulation of Contemporary Aviation Standards on Certification,

Safety Audit, Compliance Monitoring, Airline Regulations, and
Passenger Mass

9. Enhancing Aviation Security Management with Systems Assessment

and New Physical Threat Detection Methods and Testing

10. Feasibility study in Establishing a Globally Competitive Maintenance

Rehabilitation Facility for Military and Commercial Aircrafts

11. Studies on Linkage Strategies with Other Schools and Industry

12. Data analytics of different Aviation Related Events and Activities

13. Impact of the MEAM Program on the Employment, Career, and

Professional Development of Graduates

Master in 1. Enhancement of Public Administration Program in terms of

Public Program Outcomes, Curriculum Development, Policy Engagement,
Quality Assurance, Pedagogical Development, and Educational
Administration
Technology Utilization

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2. Impact Assessment of Domestic and International Air Laws and
Regulation as a Basis for Policy Formulation and Modification

3. Development of Institutional, Legal, and Regulatory Framework for

Air Transportation

4. Assessment and Enhancement of Airport Administration Policies

5. Impact Assessment of Importation Tax, Airfare, and Air Freedrom

of Rights in the Philippine Air Transport Industry

6. Feasibility Studies on Regional Low-Cost Carrier Terminals in the

Philippines

7. Formulation of Innovative Strategies on Airport Slot Allocation and

ASEAN Single Aviation Market of the Philippine Air Transport
Industry

8. Impact of the MPA Program on the Employment, Career, and

Professional Development of Graduates

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 Appendix A:
Content and Thematic Analyses of Expert Documents

A. Sample Thematic Analysis: Review of the Research Agenda of Funding Agencies

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 Appendix B:
Online Survey from October 18 to 24, 2021

A. Composition of Survey Respondents

B. Likert Scale for the Online Survey

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B. Summary Quantitave Data of the Online Survey

C. Recommendations on the Survey Results

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 Appendix C:
Online Workshop held on October 29, 2021

A. Program of the Online Workshop on Research Agenda Setting

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B. Sample FGD Results: Presentation by the IGS Dean, Dr. Roderick Santiago

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 Appendix D:
Correspondence Review by Deans and Campus Directors held on
November 22-26, 2021

A. Sample Correspondence Review: Inputs from the ILAS Dean, Dr. Rene Bersoto

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