2025 Updates

Xinyx Design Consultancy Services Inc. Visits Ateneo ROSES Lab

On August 14, 2025, the Ateneo Research on Optical Science, Engineering, and Systems (ROSES) Laboratory hosted a delegation from Xinyx Design Consultancy Services Inc., a Filipino semiconductor company engaged in integrated circuit (IC) design.

The team was led by Ms. Charade Avondo, President and General Manager of Xinyx and current President of the Philippine Integrated Circuit Design Association (PICDA). She was joined by Mr. Juan Luis Ng (Operations Manager), Mr. Rafael Santos (Business Development Executive), Ms. Genevieve Bautista (Business Development Specialist), Mr. Jonathan Goyena (Former Technical Consultant), and Mr. Marion Batingal (Senior Design Engineer).

The visit began with a tour of the ROSES Lab, where ongoing research in microwave photonics, photonic integrated circuits, and optical communications was presented. Discussions with the Xinyx team emphasized the potential for training and knowledge exchanges to further build capabilities in both photonic and electronic circuit design.

The delegation also conducted a courtesy call with Dr. Raphael Guerrero, Dean of the School of Science and Engineering. The ROSES team, led by Dr. Benjamin Dingel and Prof. Clint Dominic Bennett of the Department of Physics, was also accompanied by Prof. Carlos Oppus of the Department of Electronics, Computer, and Communications Engineering (ECCE). These engagements underscored the shared commitment of both Xinyx and Ateneo to advance semiconductor and photonics research through stronger industry-academe collaboration.

The visit concluded with a light dinner, where the Ateneo ROSES and Xinyx teams engaged in many common and interesting discussions. These exchanges highlighted shared goals in advancing research and innovation, and laid the groundwork for future collaborations in training, research, and technology development.

The Caraga State University (CSU), MSU-Marawi and Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) visited Ateneo ROSES Laboratory

The faculty members from Caraga State University (CSU; Dr. Jeffrey T. Dellosa, and Ms. Re-ann Calimpusan), MSU-Marawi (Ms. Susie Maestre), and Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU; Dr. Jenith Banluta, Ms April Salazar) visited the Ateneo ROSES Laboratory last Tuesday (August 12, 2025), after all participated in the recently concluded 3rd CIDR conference in Araneta City, QC. 

The visit opens the potential research collaborations with Ateneo ROSES Lab with CSU and MSU-Marawi. It highlights the interest of CSU to working with ROSES on photonic integrated circuits. The Ateneo ROSES Laboratory, CSU, and MSU-Marawi had the first Zoom meeting last week together with some faculty members from the Physics Department of MSU-Marawi. ROSES received a draft version of the MOU with CSU.

The ADDU also expressed the interest in joint research work through MOU.

Ateneo ROSES Visits Xinyx Headquarters for Talks on Photonics IC Collaboration

The Ateneo Research on Optical Sciences, Engineering, and Systems (ROSES) team visited the Alabang headquarters of Xinyx Design Consultancy and Services Inc. last July 25, 2025  for an engaging exchange on advancing photonics research and integrated circuit (IC) design in the Philippines.

The meeting served as a platform to explore areas of mutual interest, with a focus on Xinyx’s current push into Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and how Ateneo ROSES’ ongoing research could contribute to this direction. Discussions revolved around the potential for a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Agreement, collaborative research pathways, and joint talent development efforts to strengthen local capabilities in photonics-enabled microelectronics.

ROSES Research Head Dr. Benjamin Dingel led the Ateneo group, joined by research assistants Ramon Lapiña, Jezlor Villarde, Wayne Sy, John Emmanuel Santos, and Kryss Urbano. They were welcomed by Xinyx President and General Manager Ms. Charade Avondo, also the founding president of the Philippine Integrated Circuit Design Association (PICDA), along with Mr. Rafael Santos, Mr. Juan Luis Ng, and Ms. Marie Genevieve Bautista.

The visit also included a tour of Xinyx’s offices at the Insular Life Corporate Center and One Trium Tower, providing the ROSES team with a closer look at the company’s working environment and ongoing projects.

Xinyx is scheduled to visit the ROSES laboratories later this month to gain a deeper understanding of the group’s research infrastructure, systems, and processes. This exchange marks the beginning of what is hoped to be a productive and meaningful collaboration aimed at strengthening the local photonics and IC design ecosystem.

Mr. Amante Dumalus undergoes a 6-six week OJT research experience at National Information Communication and Technology (NICT), Japan

One of our Research Assistants, Mr. Amante Dumalus at Ateneo ROSES Lab, undertook an overseas OJT work organized by ROSES lab in arrangement with National Information and Communications Technology (NICT) at its Research campus at Koganei, Tokyo (Japan) last May 2025. The NICT in Tokyo, Japan accepted research assistants from ROSES lab to do OJT work for a period of six weeks. Mr. Amante Dumalus was provided access to NICT facilities to do work related to the deliverables for the e-Asia JRP project.

The E-Asia Joint Research Project (JRP) is a collaboration between Japan (Waseda University, Nagoya Institute of Technology, & NICT), Thailand (CMU & TMEC), and Philippines (ADMU). The project started last 2023 and expected to be completed by mid-2026. To foster better collaboration between the partner countries, Ateneo ROSES Lab has successfully sent research assistants to Japan or Thailand for training and OJT work.

The OJT works include characterization of photonic integrated circuits (PICs), integration of PICs in systems radio communications setup, and presentation of designed PICs in regular project meetings. In summary, overseas OJT work is a good tool for Filipino researchers to gain some experience in developing skills related to PICs and system communications.