UP DME
University of the Philippines Diliman
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Juvy A. Balbarona
FACULTY PROFILE
Juvy A. Balbarona
Professor
Design, Materials, and Manufacturing
Energy and Thermal Systems
Energy HarvestingHeat TransferNanomaterialsSurface EngineeringThermal Systems
Contact Information
EMAIL
jabalbarona@up.edu.ph
PHONE
8981-8500 loc 3130
WEBSITES
Google Scholar
ORCID
Research Gate
Specialization and Research Interests
  • Thermal system modeling
  • Heat transfer enhancement
  • Surface modification and wettability for thermal applications
  • Nanomaterials for energy applications
  • Energy harvesting
Academic Degrees
Doctor of Philosophy in
Energy Engineering
University of the Philippines Diliman, 2019
Master of Science in
Mechanical Engineering
University of the Philippines Diliman, 2012
Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering
University of the Philippines Diliman, 2005
Laboratory Affiliations
Nanomaterials and Heat Transfer Laboratory
Laboratory Head
Research Project
Design and fabrication of condensing unit for the determination of heat transfer improvement of surface functionalized metal tubes
February 2018 – June 2018; Main proponent; funded by OVCRD ORG.
Design of Residence Hall for Electricity Conservation
November 2016 – October 2017; Main proponent; funded by OVCRD ORG
Design and Fabrication of Portable Emergency Shelters
May 2014 – August 2015; Co-proponent; funded by OVCRD SOS.
Selected Publications
Development of Drop Size Distribution Model for Dropwise Condensation on a Superhydrophobic Surface
Denoga, G. J. C.; Balbarona, J. A.; Salapare, H. S., III (2023). Colloids and Interfaces.
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Influence of surface modification on droplet mobility during dropwise condensation
Balbarona, J. A.; Denoga, G. J. C.; Salapare, H. S., III (2022). Materialwissenschaft und Werkstofftechnik.
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Cupric Oxide Nanostructures from Plasma Surface Modification of Copper
Salapare, H. S., III; Balbarona, J. A.; Clerc, L.; Bassoleil, P.; Zenerino, A.; Amigoni, S.; Guittard, F. (2019). Biomimetics.
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