Research, Creative Work, and Innovation

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Ateneo's contribution to the advancement of human knowledge through innovation, inquiry, and insight is in line with the current challenges and demands of the Philippine economy, culture, and society, set in an emerging and transforming global context.

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Ateneo de Manila University will be a force for good in seeking innovative and sustainable solutions to society’s most pressing challenges

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The Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Creative Work is pleased to present Ateneo's Research and Creative Work Portfolio 2023. It features scholars who embody our university's vision to be a force for good in seeking innovative and sustainable solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.

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Ateneo scientists improve prediction of sunny days

A boon to solar power, agriculture, and other industries, Ateneo de Manila University and Manila Observatory researchers have found a way to improve sunny weather forecasts by as much as 94%.

Ateneo develops AI to forecast market interest rates

These deep learning tools can help both government and private entities make better investment and policy decisions.

Gen Z workers: values matter, and so does financial security

Born between 1995 and 2012, Gen Z is motivated by financial pragmatism, personal achievement, and values-driven work in a way that's distinct from older generations.

Two Pseudo-nitzschia diatom species identified in Luzon

P. pungens and P. brasiliana can produce a neurotoxin that may cause severe sickness and permanent short-term memory loss.

Ateneo student builds chemical purity tester from LEGO and simple circuitry

The device has potential applications in classrooms as a learning tool, and may pave the way for more cost-effective means to monitor the quality of some consumer products.

Ateneo researchers probe mechanical properties of stardust

New research from Ateneo de Manila University could pave the way for more durable versions of silicon carbide (SiC), a semiconductive ceramic material found mostly in space that has applications in everything from computer chips to spaceships.

Latest in Research, Creative Work, and Innovation

Ateneo’s BUILD powers Canadian EV innovation: The story behind EVDrop’s smart charging solution

In an age where electric vehicles (EVs) are rapidly becoming the new norm, one Canadian-based platform is making waves by solving a common yet overlooked...

Philippine higher education: Beyond rankings, rethinking relevance

On Tuesday, 24 June 2025, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Chairperson Dr Shirley Agrupis hosted a celebratory dinner for the presidents and rectors of...

Inspiring innovative leadership through game-based learning

⁣ In a world dominated by advanced technology that has increased efficiency in learning but has also resulted in diminishing attention spans and engagement, the...

Dr Joseph dela Cruz presents research on theatre and leadership at Asia Academy of Management conference in Bangkok

Dr Joseph G dela Cruz of the Ateneo de Manila Senior High School (ASHS) Filipino Subject Area successfully presented a research paper at the Asia...

Josh Ong Ante becomes first ever ASHS student to present research at Oxford University's Ethics Colloquium

Ateneo de Manila Senior High School (ASHS) student Josh Ong Ante (11-Tsuji) successfully presented a co-authored research paper as part of the University of Oxford’s...

2026 QS World University Rankings: Ateneo's steady climb continues, still top private PH institution

Ateneo de Manila University continues its steady climb in the 2026 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings, putting it among the world's top higher education...

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ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY
Office of the Assistant Vice President for Research, Creative Work, and Innovation
Room 307, Faber Hall
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights Campus
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights
Quezon City 1108, Philippines
research@ateneo.edu

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