Organizational Structure

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at University of the Philippines Diliman is structured to support excellence in instruction, research, and service. Our organizational framework ensures that academic and administrative functions are effectively coordinated, allowing us to respond to the evolving needs of our students, faculty, and external stakeholders.

Wondering who does what in the department? Browse through these tabs to get to know the people and offices behind the scenes, organized alphabetically for quick and easy access.

  • Administrative Staff – Supports daily operations, documentation, and communication within the department.
  • Assistant Chair for Academic Affairs (ACAA) – Oversees curriculum development, course planning, academic policies, and faculty teaching assignments; handles student academic concerns.
  • Assistant Chair for Administration (ACA) – Manages operations, including finance, personnel, procurement, facilities, and shop supervision.
  • Assistant Shop Supervisor – Assists in shop operations, ensuring safety, maintenance, and support for instruction and research.
  • Building Administrator – Oversees maintenance, utilities, and the safe, functional use of department facilities.
  • Department Academic Personnel Committee (DAPC) – Reviews faculty recruitment, performance, and promotion, aligned with university policies.
  • Department Personnel Committee (DPC) – Oversees administrative staff recruitment, performance evaluation, and HR-related matters.
  • External Relations Committee – Manages industry, alumni, and institutional partnerships to support academic and research initiatives.
  • Facilities Management Committee – Oversees maintenance, infrastructure planning, resource allocation, and safety within department facilities.
  • Graduate Program Committee – Handles graduate admissions, curriculum improvements, and student performance monitoring.
  • Graduate Program Coordinator (GPC) – Oversees graduate student admissions, program development, and coordination with scholarship programs.
  • Instructional and Research Laboratories – Provides technical support and manages laboratory facilities for academic and research activities.
  • Library Resource Management Officer – Coordinates learning resource acquisition and availability, in consultation with faculty and the college library.
  • Metal Shop – Provides fabrication and machining services for academic and research projects involving metal materials.
  • Quality Assurance Committee – Assists in implementing quality assurance processes aligned with institutional and accreditation standards.
  • Quality Assurance Officer – Leads quality assurance efforts to ensure program outcomes meet institutional and national benchmarks.
  • Research and Extension Committee – Coordinates faculty research, extension activities, and research dissemination efforts.
  • Sheet Metal and Foundry Shop – Supports casting, molding, and metal fabrication activities for instructional and research purposes.
  • Shop Supervisor – Oversees shop operations, staff management, and equipment maintenance to support academic and research activities.
  • Student Affairs Committee – Supports student welfare, organizes wellness programs, coordinates counseling, and manages student grievances.
  • Tenure Committee – Reviews and evaluates faculty tenure applications based on academic performance and university policies.
  • Undergraduate Program Committee – Oversees undergraduate admissions, curriculum updates, and student performance monitoring.
  • Undergraduate Program Coordinator (UPC) – Manages undergraduate admissions, academic advising, program orientation, and curriculum oversight.
  • Wood Shop – Provides woodworking and fabrication services for instructional and research applications.