CHED

The Institute of Chemistry (IChem) is one of the degree-granting units of the College of Science at the University of the Philippines in Diliman and was designated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Center of Excellence in Chemistry and Chemical Education encompassing teaching, research and extension services. It is the training ground for the country’s top chemists, consistently besting other universities in the annual Chemistry licensure examinations. 

OUR VISION

We envision a vibrant Institute of Chemistry that leads and opens pathways for discovery, utility and relevance

 OUR MISSION

Our mission is to create a working environment that cultivates an interactive multidisciplinary outlook and maximizes our resources, talents and skills. We aspire to evolve into an institute that enthusiastically leads, shares knowledge, thrills in discovery and renders relevant service to man and environment.

 

 

 

Past Directors

 Dr. Florian  Dr. Villasenor  Dr. Quibuyen  Dr. Sumera

Dr. Florian R. del Mundo

2008-2014

Dr. Irene M. Villasenor

2005-2008

Dr. Titos Anacleto O. Quibuyen

1990-1993 to 1996-2005

Dr. Florentino C. Sumera

1993-1996

Dr. Llaguno Dr. Mantaring Dr. Lorica Prof. Lourdes V. Mantaring

Dr. Claro T. Llaguno

1986-1988 to 1988-1990

Prof. Lourdes V. Mantaring

1979-1986

Dr. Apolinar S. Lorica

1969-1971, 1976-1977

 Dr. Ester A. Garcia

1971-1972, 1977-1979

 Dr. Hernandez  Dr. Pulido  Tengociang  Tenmatay

Dr. Virgen R. Hernandez

1973-1976

Dr. Agustin A. Pulido

1962-1969

Prof. Salustiano G. Tengociang

Dr. Augusto L. Tenmatay

1959-1960

Dr. Salcedo Dr. Clemente Dr. Herrera West

Dr. Ignacio S. Salcedo

1956-1955

 Dr. Amando S. Clemente

1927-1955

Dr. Pilar Herrera

1894-1935

Prof. Augustus P. West

1916-1928

Dr. Freer      

Dr. Paul C. Ferrer

1910-1912