MEEAA

Mapua Electrical Engineering Alumni Association

Michael C. Pacis, Ph.D

Electrical Engineering Program Chair, Mapua University

A highly accomplished electrical engineering educator and researcher, currently serving as the Electrical Engineering Program Chair at Mapúa University. He holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from UP Diliman, with expertise in power systems, smart grids, and renewable energy. With over two decades of teaching and research experience, he has published extensively, advised numerous theses, and won multiple awards including Best Paper recognitions, the Smart SWEEP Grand Championship, and The Outstanding Mapúan Award in 2023.

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His Story

Laurence Chan, a Mapúa graduate in Electronics, Communications, and Electrical Engineering, rose from humble beginnings to become a visionary leader in engineering, technology, and business. Starting as a field and design engineer, he advanced to key leadership roles at Ericsson and later Emerson, where he pioneered telecom power solutions and renewable energy projects, including the Philippines’ first off-grid solar telecom system. As Managing Director of Emerson Network Power and later Senior Vice President at Accent Micro Technologies, he drove growth in IT managed services, data center, and engineering solutions.

Beyond his corporate achievements, he played a pivotal role in formalizing the Mapúa Electrical Engineering Alumni Association, serving as its president and now as adviser. With over 25 years of expertise in power systems, renewable energy, and business management, Laurence is recognized for his innovation, resilience, and lasting contributions to both industry and community.

Achievements

  • Ranked no.6, Electrical Engineering Batch 1997
  • 17th Placer, Registered Electrical Engineer Board Examination, April 2002
  • Best Thesis Adviser for EE on numerous occasions on both undergrad and graduate level
  • Grand Champion, 8th Smart SWEEP Competition, SMX Mall of Asia, February 21-22, 2012
  • Best Paper Award ELTICOM 2016, CYCU, Taiwan, May 2016
  • Recognition Medal, as a graduate from University of the Philippines-Diliman for the completion of the Ph.D. Degree (PhD in Electrical and Electronics Engineering), January 2019
  • Recognition Plaque Award, from ERDT for completing the requirements for the Ph.D. Degree from the University of the Philippines-Diliman, June 2019
  • Grand Champion of the 14th IIEE Research Contest, IIEE National Convention, November 2019
  • Mike Purvis Award for Research in Sustainability, 11th International Conference for Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM 2019), December 2019
  • Best Paper Awards on Energy Engineering Session, 13th International Conference for Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM 2019), November2021
  • Outstanding Alumnus in the field of Academe during the 23rd Mapua University Electrical Engineering Alumni Association (MEEA) Alumni Homecoming, October 2022
  • Best Paper Award on Circuits, Sensor Networks, Signals and Communication Technologies, 15th International Conference for Humanoid, Nanotechnology, Information Technology, Communication and Control, Environment and Management (HNICEM 2022), December 2022
  • 2023 The Outstanding Mapúan in the Professional Field of Practice in Academe, Awardee – 89th Grand Alumni Homecoming of the National Association of Mapúa Alumni Inc. (NAMA).

Other Info

  • Lifetime Member, Institute of Lifetime Member, Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers (IIEE – MU Chapter)
  • International Member and Adviser, IEEE – MU Student Branch
  • Best Thesis Adviser awardee on multiple occasions (undergraduate and graduate levels)
  • Consistently recognized for excellence in research and teaching, with national and international awards
  • Active involvement in professional and alumni organizations such as MEEA and NAMA
  • Research interests include Power Systems, Smart Grids, Microgrid Modeling, Big Data Analytics, and Renewable Energy Systems