About iDx

Intelligence & Data Transformation, grounded in research discipline.

iDx is the AI Research Laboratory of the WVSU College of Information and Communications Technology, applying artificial intelligence and data science to problems that matter to Western Visayas and beyond.

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West Visayas State University
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College of Information and Communications Technology

Institutional Affiliation

iDx operates under West Visayas State University, through the College of Information and Communications Technology, as part of the College's applied research agenda.

MISSION & VISION

Why the lab exists.

Our mission and vision anchor every research decision iDx makes — from the questions we choose to the partners we work with.

Mission

To advance responsible, multidisciplinary artificial intelligence and data science research that generates practical, evidence-based solutions for health, agriculture, enterprise, and community resilience in Western Visayas and the wider Philippines.

Vision

To be a recognized center of excellence in applied AI and data transformation research — bridging computational innovation with community impact, and positioning WVSU CICT as a regional leader in trustworthy, human-centered artificial intelligence.

Core Values

  1. Rigor — scientific discipline and reproducibility.
  2. Relevance — problems that matter to real institutions and communities.
  3. Responsibility — data ethics and transparency as prerequisites.
  4. Collaboration — across disciplines and institutions.
  5. Capability-building — training the next generation of AI researchers.

Goals

  1. Sustain a multidisciplinary research program across our three Core Areas.
  2. Produce peer-reviewed outputs, datasets, and tools usable by partners and the public.
  3. Strengthen research capacity among CICT faculty.
  4. Expand partnerships across Iloilo and Western Visayas.
  5. Contribute to national conversations on responsible AI adoption.
LEADERSHIP

Guided by experienced faculty.

The laboratory's direction is set by the Dean of the College of Information and Communications Technology, with day-to-day research coordination led by the Research Coordinator.

Dr. Ma. Beth S. Concepcion

Dr. Ma. Beth S. Concepcion

Dean, College of Information and Communications Technology

Full Professor VI

Dr. Regin Cabacas

Dr. Regin Cabacas

Research Coordinator, iDx

Department Chair, Department of Information Systems

Full Professor VI

RESEARCH TEAM

Researchers.

The iDx research team is composed of faculty researchers from across the College of Information and Communications Technology.

Stephen Alayon

Ralph Voltaire Dayot

Nikie Jo Deocampo

Cyreneo Dofitas Jr.

Jhon Eleccion

Shem Durst Elijah Sandig

Angelica Grace Simbran

Karen Madoline Cabrillos

Rofa Mae Medina

James Andrew Dorado

Gio Anthony Callos

Lance Gabriel Masigon

Jemmar Padernal

Mary Shanley Sencil