DR. Louis Angelo M. Danao
Professor
Specialization and Research Interests
- Wind turbine and tidal turbine blade aerodynamics
- Fluid machinery and systems
- Energy systems modelling
- Technoeconomic analysis and suitability of renewable energy systems
- Steel and composite structure design
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
Academic Degrees
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Sheffield, 2012 - Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of the Philippines Diliman, 2006 - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
University of the Philippines Diliman, 1999
Awards & Recognitions
- Scientist 3, UP Scientific Productivity System, 2020–2025
- Professional Degree Award in Mechanical Engineering, University of the Philippines Alumni Engineers, 2022
- Gawad Tsanselor para sa Natatanging Guro, UP Diliman, 2018
- Scientist 1, UP Scientific Productivity System, 2017–2019
- Outstanding Engineering Professor, College of Engineering, UP Diliman, 2018
Selected Publications
- Habana, M. D., Germar, M. J. V., Aguilar, A. S., Danao, L. A. M., Padua, M. R. A., & Albay, A. B., Jr. (2024). A proof of concept study on the comfort and usability of a supportive pillow for pregnant patients with COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome. Acta Medica Philippina, 58(11). https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v58i11.8593 ↗︎
- Salac, A. C., Somera, J. D. C., Castro, M. T., Divinagracia-Luzadas, M. F., Danao, L. A. M., & Ocon, J. D. (2024). Off-grid electrification using renewable energy in the Philippines: A comprehensive review. Smart Cities, 7(3), 1007–1043. https://doi.org/10.3390/smartcities7030043 ↗︎
- Eboibi, O., Eboibi, B. E., & Danao, L. A. M. (2024). Solidity effects and azimuth angles on flow field aerodynamics and performance of vertical axis wind turbines at low Reynolds number. Scientific African, 24, e02215. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sciaf.2024.e02215 ↗︎
- Caquilala, E. R., Abuan, B. E., & Danao, L. A. M. (2023). Techno-economic analysis of tidal energy devices within the Dinagat Islands in the Philippines. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 103, 295–300. https://doi.org/10.3303/CET23103050 ↗︎
- Limpot, H. E., Somido, A., Yamsuan, A. S., Abuan, B. E., & Danao, L. A. M. (2023). The performance of a Magnus vertical axis wind turbine in typhoon wind speeds. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 103, 181–186. https://doi.org/10.3303/CET23103031 ↗︎
- Sotto, P. J. T., Abuan, B. E., & Danao, L. A. M. (2023). Suitability investigation and technical assessment using multi-criteria decision analysis for offshore wind farms in the Philippines. Chemical Engineering Transactions, 103, 229–234. https://doi.org/10.3303/CET23103039 ↗︎
- Arocena, V. M., & Danao, L. A. M. (2023). Improving the modeling of pressure pulsation and cavitation prediction in a double-volute double-suction pump using mosaic meshing technology. Processes, 11(3), 660. https://doi.org/10.3390/pr11030660 ↗︎
- Galvez, G. M., Olivar, K. A. M., Tolentino, F. R. G., Danao, L. A. M., & Abuan, B. E. (2023). Finite element analysis of different infill patterns for 3D printed tidal turbine blade. Sustainability, 15(1), 713. https://doi.org/10.3390/su15010713 ↗︎
- Levosada, A. T. A., Ogena, R. P. T., Santos, J. R. V., & Danao, L. A. M. (2022). Mapping of suitable sites for concentrated solar power plants in the Philippines using geographic information system and analytic hierarchy process. Sustainability, 14(19), 12260. https://doi.org/10.3390/su141912260 ↗︎
- Arocena, V. M., Abuan, B. E., Reyes, J. G. T., Rodgers, P. L., & Danao, L. A. M. (2021). Numerical investigation of the performance of a submersible pump: Prediction of recirculation, vortex formation, and swirl resulting from off-design operating conditions. Energies, 14(16), 5082. https://doi.org/10.3390/en14165082 ↗︎