Aimee Lorraine Blaquera

Environmental engineer with a master’s degree, specializing in solid and hazardous waste management with experience in developing waste treatment strategies through government-funded research projects.

Background in materials engineering with expertise in material synthesis and modification for various applications. A published research writer dedicated to delivering insights and data-driven analyses through clear presentation of findings. Committed to advancing sustainable development through science-based and community-sensitive environmental solutions.

Department of Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering, UP DilimanEnergy Storage and Conversion Materials Research Laboratory

DOST-PCIEERD Project: E-MINERALS Project 2: Recovery of Lithium and other valuable metals from local spent Li-ion batteries: waste battery mining, repurposing, regeneration

Project Technical Specialist IJuly 2023 – March 2024

• Performed research experiments and materials characterization analysis on the development of waste Li-ion battery recycling and regeneration processes for treatment of hazardous waste.
• Performed multi-criteria decision analysis involving cost-benefit analysis and environmental impact assessment of proposed processes for treatment of waste batteries.
• Prepared and consolidated progress reports, presentations, and quarterly and annual technical reports.

• Conducted preliminary research activities on the treatment of battery wastes.
• Prepared literature review and technical reports on current industry processes and standards on battery recycling.

DOST-PCIEERD Project: Kapok Fiber Absorbent with Customizable Hydrophobicity/Hydrophilicity for Oily Water and Wastewater Treatment

Science Research Specialist INovember 2019 – January 2022

• Performed experiments and materials characterization analysis on the development of materials for wastewater treatment.
• Prepared weekly progress reports, quarterly and annual technical reports, and draft papers for publication.
• Spearheaded procurement and coordination with suppliers for equipment installation and user training.

Center for Engineering Education Development Internship Program

Research InternJune – July 2018

• Conducted research on nanomaterial synthesis for energy applications.
• Participated in weekly lab meetings by preparing progress reports, literature review, and proposing research initiatives.
• Supported in onboarding and training of new international interns in conducting research experiments.

University of the Philippines DilimanMaster of Science in Environmental EngineeringJanuary 2020 – January 2025

• DOST-ERDT scholar 
• Specializing in Solid Waste and Hazardous Materials Management
• Thesis: Regeneration, cost-benefit analysis, and environmental impact assessment of nickel-cobalt-aluminum (NCA) cathode material from spent lithium-ion batteries

• Thesis: Development of Ga-doped Li7La3Zr2O12 Lithium-Ion Conduction Solid Electrolyte via Hot-Pressing Method
• Latin honors, cum laude