Contact Information
EMAIL
plrodgers@up.edu.ph
PHONE
8981-8500 loc 3130
WEBSITES
Specialization and Research Interests
  • Naval architecture
  • Pumps, turbines and propellers
  • Mechanical vibrations
  • Composite materials
  • Hybrid marine propulsion
Academic Degrees
Master of Science in
Naval Architecture
Kyushu University, 1993
Bachelor of Science in
Mechanical Engineering
University of the Philippines Diliman, 1985
Research Project
Impacts of Conversion of Fossil Fuel Based Vessels to Hybrid Electric Propulsion Systems
January 2020 – February 2021; Main proponent; funded by UP/OVCRD
Design and Fabrication of a Powered Air Purifying Respirator
March 2020 – July 2020; Project lead; funded by UPERDFI.
Stability Calculations for a 60 meter Luxury Yacht
January 2017 – June 2017; funded by Amadeus Marine
Selected Publications
Modeling and analysis of the voyage cycle for ferryboat electrification
Cipriano, B. J.; Cruzate, R. J.; Diokno, S.; Samonte, F.; de Luna, L. J.; Tria, L. A.; Vergel, K.; Rodgers, P.; Odulio, C. M.; Abaya, E. (2023). Maritime Technology and Research.
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Numerical Investigation of the Performance of a Submersible Pump: Prediction of Recirculation, Vortex Formation, and Swirl Resulting from Off-Design Operating Conditions
Arocena, V. M.; Abuan, B. E.; Reyes, J. G. T.; Rodgers, P. L.; Danao, L. A. M. (2021). Energies.
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Reduction of Entrained Vortices in Submersible Pump Suction Lines Using Numerical Simulations
Arocena, V. M.; Abuan, B. E.; Reyes, J. G. T.; Rodgers, P. L.; Danao, L. A. M. (2020). Energies.
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