Researchers from the Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) presented drone-based studies on riverbank erosion and flood susceptibility in Camarines Sur and Naga City during an international engineering conference in Fukuoka, Japan, from October 24 to 26, 2026.
The studies examined the use of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) mapping and terrain and hydrologic analysis in identifying areas at risk of erosion and flooding. One focused on riverbank erosion risk and vetiver grass bioengineering in Gainza, Camarines Sur, while the other assessed drainage conditions and flood susceptibility in Cararayan, Naga City. Both highlighted the potential of drone-based mapping to support local planning and disaster risk reduction efforts.
The papers were presented during the geotechnical and geo-environmental engineering session of the 2026 2nd International Conference on Civil Engineering and Sustainable Building (ICCESB 2026), held at TKP Conference City Hakata. The conference was held alongside the 7th International Conference on Engineering Materials (ICEM 2026), bringing together more than 45 researchers, experts, and practitioners from Asia, Europe, Oceania, and North America.
The CBSUA delegation was composed of Vice President for Research and Innovation Dr. Dariel A. Palmiano, Eloisa Joycee S. Igno, Karlos Miguel Haber, and Rochell R. Petil.
The delegates also engaged with international institutions to explore possible research collaborations in AI-assisted mapping, slope stability, and sustainable construction materials.
Organized by the Environment and Agriculture Society with technical support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), the conference provided an opportunity for researchers to present peer-reviewed studies and exchange technical knowledge. Accepted papers are set to be published in the Scopus-indexed Springer Book Series Lecture Notes in Civil Engineering. 𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘙𝘚𝘋
