Joy P. Ascaño

Assistant Professor

Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
University of the Philippines Baguio

Email address: jpascano@up.edu.ph
Contact Number (UPB landline): +63 74 442-7231
Research Interest/Discipline: Number Theory, Matrix Analysis, Linear & Abstract Algebra, Discrete Math, Graph Theory

Education

PhD Mathematics
University of the Philippines Baguio
(Recipient (lateral entry): Department of Science and Technology, Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program - National Science Consortium)
On-going
MS Mathematics
University of the Philippines Baguio
(Thesis Title: On Properties of Bi-periodic Fibonacci and Lucas Sequences Using Generalized 2×2 Q-Matrices)
(Recipient: Commission on Higher Education Faculty Development Program-Phase II Scholarship)
2015
BS Mathematics
University of the Philippines Baguio
2011

Work Experience

Assistant Professor
University of the Philippines Baguio
September 2021 - Present
January 2016 - December 2018
Senior Lecturer
University of the Philippines Baguio
February 2021 - September 2021
January 2019 - May 2019
Instructor
University of the Philippines Baguio
November 2012 - December 2015
Lecturer
University of the Philippines Baguio
June 2011 - October 2012
Administrative Work
Coordinator
Learning Resource Center, University of the Philippines Baguio
2016-2017

Publications

Articles
  1. Ascaño, J. & Gueco, E. (2021). The Bi-periodic Fibonacci-Horadam Matrix. Integers, 21, #A29.
  2. Ascaño, J. & Rabago, J. F. (2015). On the positive integer solutions of the Diophantine equation 1/p = 1/x + 1/y + 1/z where p is an odd prime. Journal for Algebra and Number Theory , 5(2), 47-61.
  3. Ascaño, J. & Rabago, J. F. (2014).Short remark on the Diophantine equation 1/2n = 1/x + 1/y + 1/z. Journal for Algebra and Number Theory , 4(4), 107-116.
Books
  1. Ascaño, J., Martin, J.L., Olofernes, A., & Tolentino, M.A. (2016). Precalculus Learner’s Material. Department of Education, Philippines, 290 pages.

Research Presentations in Conferences

International
Poster
Title: Matrix Methods for Bi-periodic Fibonacci and Lucas Sequences
Conference: Asian Mathematical Conference 2016
Venue: Bali Indonesia
July 25-29, 2016
National
Talk
Title: Sums of Bi-periodic Fibonacci and Lucas numbers using Matrices
Conference: 2017 Mathematical Society of the Philippines Annual Convention
Venue: Legazpi City
May 29-31, 2017
Title: The Bi-periodic Equation X2 − abX − abI = 0
Conference: 2016 Mathematical Society of the Philippines Annual Convention
Venue: Cebu City
May 30-31, 2016
Title: Projectors in M2(Zp)
Conference: 2014 Mathematical Society of the Philippines Annual Convention
Venue: Ilo-ilo City
May 26-27, 2014
Local
Talk
Title: Matrix Analysis in Application to Dynamical System
Conference: Current Research Trends and Research Awareness in the Philippine Setting
Venue: Ilocos Sur
August 1, 2014

Attendence to Academic Gatherings

DMCS Summer School IV: Numerical Methods for Differential Equations
Venue: University of the Philippines Baguio
July 23-27, 2018
UP System GE Teaching Conference
Venue: School of Statistics and Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman
July 11-13, 2018
2017 SEAMS School on Topics on Elliptic Curves
Venue: Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman
July 17-25, 2017
Basic Open and Distance eLearning Technologies Workshop (Blended Learning)
Venue: Abraham Sarmiento Hall, UP Baguio
February 28, 2017
SEAMS School Diliman on Topics in Matrix Analysis and Applications
Venue: Institute of Mathematics, UP Diliman
June 29 - July 6, 2016
CS Workshop: Assessment of CS Degree Program, GE Courses, Extension activities, and other Academic policis that will work for K-12
Venue: Lingayen, Pangasinan
June 16-17, 2016
DMCS Workshop on CHED-COD Project Proposals
Venue: El Cielito Hotel, North Drive, Baguio City
March 3, 2016
DMCS Workshop on Revision of BS Mathematics and BS Computer Science Program
Venue: Pooten Resort, Asin, Benguet
February 1-2, 2016
General Education Discussion and Workshop
Venue: Eurotel Baguio, Baguio City
October 29, 2015
DMCS Meeting on the Institution of PhD Program
Venue: OSFA Board Room, Alumni Building of UP Baguio; Institute of Management Conference Room, UP Baguio
June 18, 29-30, 2015
DMCS Summer School and Research Training: A Course on Group Theory
Venue: CS AVR; Room KA 402, UP Baguio
June 1, 3-5; 8, 10, 2015
DMCS Workshop on Revision of BS Math and MS Math Programs Part I
Venue: Safari Lodge, Leonard Wood Rd, Baguio City
December 15, 2014

Creative Works

SMALL MAMMAL ILLUSTRATION
for the journal article "Small mammal-microhabitat associations in a disturbed landscape in northern Luzon, Philippines"
Click here for the illustration
February 2021
Mahinang Koneksyon
POEM COMPOSITION & VIDEO PRESENTATION w/ ILLUSTRATIONS
for the Agwat-Hilom Project of the National Committee on Literary Arts
in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
Click here for the Youtube video
December 2020
Doctorate program in Mathematics shifts to high gear
Ti Similla Article
Click here for the issue
July 2015

Public Service

Summer Institute in Natural Sciences and Mathematics (SINSM)
Lecturer, Secretariat
Title of Talk: Theorems on Extrema
April 6-7, 2022
Lecturer, Secretariat
Title of Talk: Logic
April 25-27, 2019
Lecturer, Secretariat
Title of Talk: Reaching Infinities and Beyond: Introduction to Elliptic and Hyperbolic Geometries
April 26-28, 2018
Lecturer
Title of Talk: Selected Topics in Number Theory
July 3-10, 2017
Lecturer
Title of Talk 1: Analytic Geometry: Conic Sections
Title of Talk 2: The Principle of Mathematical Induction
April 28-30, 2016
Lecturer
Title of Talk 1: Making Your Presentation More Powerful Than Powerpoint
April 30-May 2, 2015
Lecturer
Title of Talk 1: LATEX Workshop
April 30-May 2, 2014
Other DCMS/CS/UPB/UP Events
SAB-ATAN (DMCS International Conference)
Technical Personnel
November 24-26, 2021
DMCS Intensive Training Program
Facilitator
July 5-30, 2021
National Service and Training Program (NSTP)
NSTP-CWTS Project Webinar
Guest Speaker
Title of Talk: How to Survive Math
May 22, 2021
Math 10 GE Conversations of the UP System (GE Conference)
Panel Member
May 5, 2021
DMCS Workshops on Graduate Research: In Honor of Prof. Macansantos’ Retirement
Lecturer
Title of Talk: Matrix Methods for Bi-periodic Fibonacci-Horadam Sequences
Feb 1-2, 2021
Lecture Series
Lecturer
Title of Talk: Beamer Workshop
October 20, 2014
Quiz Bee
Annual Quiz Bee in the Breeder Sciences
Quiz Master and Consultant
Venue: Nueva Viscaya State University, Bayombong, Nueva Viscaya
October 30, 2019
Philippine Science Consortium Math-Science Quiz Bowl
Quiz Master and Consultant
Venue: University of Northern Philippines, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
December 5-7, 2018
Philippine Science Consortium Math Quiz Bowl
Quiz Master and Consultant
Venue: Isabela State University, Cabagan, Isabela
2012
Others
Senior High School-General Mathematics Module and Teacher’s Manual
Reviewer
March 28-May 11, 2018
Seminar Class
Invited Speaker
Title of Talk: Isang Pagtatangka sa Pagturo ng Matematika sa Wikang Filipino
Venue: University of the Cordilleras
April 6, 2017
Deciphering Codes and Extrapolating the Space-Time Continuum Conundrum
Invited Speaker
Title of Talk: The Chinese Remainder Theorem
Venue: UP Baguio
October 18, 2014
Mathematics Teachers Guild: Mathematical Challenge for Filipino Kids Training Program
Trainor
Venue: Baguio City National High School
2012