Cagayan State University - Noted Alumni and Professors

Noted Alumni and Professors

• Dr. Eligio B. Orteza Jr., 1981 magna cum laude alumnus of CSU, Professional mechanical engineer; Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, 1990. Currently a scholar cohort of the graduate school of Center for Faith and Culture with the University of St. Thomas, Houston, Texas --- investigating on the convergence of science, technology, American culture and faith.
• Jose Guzman, Ph.D. in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Engineer, Associate Professor; placed 4th in the Licensure Examination, 1983
• James Cabildo, agricultural engineer, alumnus and Assistant Professor; placed 4th in the Licensure Examination, 1992
• Joseph Cabalbag, civil engineer, alumnus and instructor; Placed 19th in the Licensure Examination, 1999
• Mark Gil Hizon, agricultural engineer, alumnus; placed 3rd in the Licensure Examination, 2000
• Elmer Tattao. electrical engineer, alumnus; placed 1st in the Licensure Examination, 2008
• Rudolf Vecaldo Teacher, alumnus and instructor; placed 2nd in the Licensure Examination for Teachers 2008
• Jun Cosmiano Civil engineer, alumnus; placed 4th in the Licensure Examination 2008
• Sherwin Maruquin. agricultural engineer, alumnus; placed 1st in Licensure Examination, 2009.
• Jayson Tee. agricultural engineer, alumnus; placed 6th in Licensure Examination, 2010.

Distinguished Professors include:

• Dr. Rogelio Matalang who has distinguished himself in Mass Media, organizing several local FM stations, conceptualizing the Mass Communication program of the Cagayan State University and establishing links with Kosin University in South Korea.

• Fr. Ranhilio Aquino: Dean of the Graduate School of Law of San Beda College and Chair of the Department of Jurisprudence and Legal Philosophy, Philippine Judicial Academy, Supreme Court of the Philippines; author and international and national lecturer.

• Dr. Febe Gamiao-Paat: a clinical psychologist who has streamlined and organized the guidance services of the university;

• Dr. Edith Pagulayan: at one time a key administrator at St. Paul University Philippines, presently Dean of Instruction; a licensed social worker;

• Prof. Arthur Ibanez: campus executive officer of the Carig Campus who passed the screening procedures for structural engineering specialist;

• Dr. Teresa Dimalanta: the only professor in the region who holds the degree PhD Mathematics.

• Dr. Marcelo Raquepo who finished his PhD in Evaluative Education from the University of the Philippines and is the university's foremost authority on research and statistics.

• Dr. Nelia Cauilan, currently faculty regent, has published numerous researches and has been commissioned by several agencies, associations and NGOS to conduct research studies that have been highly acclaimed;

• Dr. Lirio Mangawil holds a PhD in Science and is a distinguished biologist; she has published studies in this field;

• Dr. Lilia Tamayao has made her mark in linking with local government; the holder of Doctor of Public Administration degree, she has successfully bridged the gap between academe and government with her numerous innovative proposals as well as actualized agreements.