RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (RDIE)

“Empowering Research, Elevating Solutions”

What is RDI Center?

Research Development and Innovation Centers (RDICs), or RDIEs (Research, Development, and Innovation Establishments), are organizations or facilities dedicated to fostering research, development, and innovation (RDI) across various industries. These centers play a critical role in advancing scientific knowledge, developing new technologies, and promoting economic growth. Here’s an overview of their key components and roles

Our Research Development Innovation Center (RDIE)

AGAK

The center leads the R&D Program on ‘Preparing Caraga for the 4th Industrial Revolution through Smart Education and the applications of smart pedagogies for learners to master knowledge and skills of the 21st century learning’.

CCGEO

CCGeo is Caraga State University's interdisciplinary center for the conduct of research, innovation and extension activities in the field of Geo-Informatics. The center has expertise in Surveying, Geodesy, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS)

CCPD

The center seeks to uphold research-based advocacy and capacity building in order to promote active citizenship, socio-economic development, build peace, and achieve inclusive and sustainable development.

CARAGA-CARE

The center categorized the list in the Agenda into 5 Sub thematic area which is also based on the Center's Research Strengths in consonance with the Faculty Researcher Affiliation Profiles"

CENTRE

Center for Nanoscience and Technology for Research and Entrpreneurship (CeNTRE) a.k.a Nano-CeNTRE was established last December 13, 2019, through a CSU Board Resolution No. 50-10, s. 2019 dedicated to enhancing advanced research in the areas of Nanoscience and Entrepreneurship, particularly those with important potential applications.

CREME

This Center is the lead convenor of the RDE program on Eco-Governance and Environmental Management. This program focuses on the management of the land, air, and water to ensure sustainability; studies on water-related to appropriate watershed and wetland management; effective and efficient water management;

CHCI

The Center for HCI (CHCI) at Caraga State University is a university-wide research center that addresses foundation of human computer interaction technology applied to learning environment, social and rural context

CRAFT

The Center for Renewable Energy, Automation and Fabrication Technologies (CRAFT) of Caraga State University is an RDI Center development of applied multidisciplinary knowledge center on Renewable energy,

CREATE

Center Resource Assessment, Analytics and Emerging Technologies (CReATe) is a research center committed to make the Caraga Region’s resources and agricultural landscapes the platform for research

FIC

The center serves as a hub for innovations, research and development, and technical support services for value-adding of fresh produce and development of processed food in the region.

ICT

The Information Communication Technology Center (ICTC) is a research center that manages the areas in software development/engineering, predictive analytics, project management, information security and a software as a service

MSCRC

MSCRC is established to contribute to productivity through mathematical and statistical analysis, researches, and innovations with utmost integrity, reliability, and functionality, done with enthusiasm and passion.

MINRES

The center serves as a focal point for integrating various disciplines through science-based research and innovations for the sustainable development of mineral resources in the Region.

SUMMO

This research center focuses on the “digital transformation” of mining technology such as web portal for monitoring and evaluation tools, data analytics, collective intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT) based applications, Artificial Intelligence (AI) enabled systems,

VLRC

The goal of the virtual learning research center (VLRC) is to develop systems and applications using artificial intelligence and software development frameworks that will make teaching and learning more engaging

CEPRIC

The center is expected to contribute significantly to the long-term objective of Caraga Region and the country to enhance efficiency and produce clean, dependable, and renewable energy, even in remote areas.

Our Research Center Chiefs

MS. HAZEL H. MONTEDERAMOS

RDI Director of Action for Greater Advancement of Knowledge (AGAK) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email: agak@carsu.edu.ph Contact No. : 09811097626

ENGR. ARNALDO GAGULA

RDI Director of Caraga Center for Geo-Informatics (CCGeo) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:ccgeo@carsu.edu.ph /aagagula@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:9563961889

DR. ENRIQUE F. TARAGUA

RDI Director of Caraga Center for Peace and Development (CCPD) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:ccpd@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:9386233361

MR. LEO JUDE D.VILLASICA

RDI Director of Caraga-Center for Agricultural Research and Entrepreneurship (Caraga-CARE) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:caragacare@carsu.edu.ph /ldvillasica@carsuedu.ph

DR. FELMER S. LATAYADA

RDI Director of Center for Nanoscience and Technology for Research and Entrepreneurship (CeNTRE) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:cmns@carsu.edu.ph /chemistry@carsu.edu.ph /fslatayada@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:9171374373

DR. ROMELL A. SERONAY

RDI Director of Center for Research in Environmental Management and Eco-Governance (CRÈME) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:csuextension@carsu.edu.ph /raseronay@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:9171353404

DR. JAYMER M. JAYOMA

RDI Director of Center of Human and Computer Interaction (CHCI) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:chci@carsu.edu.ph /jmjayoma@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:0920-748-2056 / 0981-518-9143

ENGR. EDGARDO RICARDO SAJONIA JR.

RDI Director of Center for Robotics, Automation, and Fabrication (CRAFT) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:cegs@carsu.edu.ph /rnmendoza@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:9177753300

ENGR. ALJON E. BACOBO

RDI Director of Center for Resource Assessment, Analytics, and Emerging Technologies (CREATE) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:csuextension@carsu.edu.ph/ raseronay@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:9171353404

MR. GENESIS JARED A. CUTAMORA

RDI Director ofCaraga Food Innovation Center (FIC) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:caragafic@carsu.edu.ph /gacutamora@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:09564636508/09958602680

MR. CLARK JUSTINE L. GONZALES

RDI Director of Information and Communication Technology Center Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:caragafic@carsu.edu.ph /gacutamora@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:09564636508/09958602680

DR. JAYROLD P. ARCEDE

RDI Director of Mathematical and Statistical Computing and Research Center (MSCRC) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:mscrc@carsu.edu.ph /jparcede@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:9363981493

DR. TEMMY P. VALES

RDI Director of Mindanao Institute for Mineral Resources Management Research and Training (MinRes) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:cmns@carsu.edu.ph chemistry@carsu.edu.ph /tpvales@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:9988816468

ENGR. RUDOLPH JOSHUA U. CANDARE

RDI Director of Sustainable Mineral and Mining Operations Using Industry 4.0 Center (SuMMO) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:ccis@carsu.edu.ph /rucandare@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:9179685598

MR. JAMES EARL CUBILLAS

RDI Director of Virtual Learning Research Center (VLRC) Caraga State University Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:ccis@carsu.edu.ph/ jecubillas@carsu.edu.ph Contact no.:9189673604

ENGR. ERICKSON A. TACDA

RDI Director of Energy and Power Research and Innovation Center (CEPRIC) Caraga State University-Cabadbaran Campus Ampayon, Butuan City, Philippines Email:rde@csucc.edu.ph/ eatacda@csucc.edu.ph Contact no.:9919239329

Our Services

Research Development and Innovation Centers (RDIEs) provide a variety of services to support innovation, technological advancement, and collaboration between academia, industry, and government. Here are the primary services offered by RDIE

Research and Development (R&D) Services

Help companies design, develop, and prototype new products or improve existing ones using advanced tools and expertise.

Innovation and Idea Generation

Organize workshops and events to help businesses and researchers brainstorm and generate innovative ideas for future development.

Sustainability and Green Innovation

Help organizations develop green technologies and solutions focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, and environmental sustainability.

Infrastructure and Facility Access

Offer access to state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with advanced instruments, machinery, and software for research and development.

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