Vol. 3 No. 1 (2025): QCU The Star: Journal of Science, Engineering, and Information Technology

In a world challenged by rapid urbanization, environmental decline, and evolving digital demands, science and engineering stand at the forefront of creating sustainable, intelligent, and adaptive solutions. This issue of The Star: Journal of Science, Engineering, and Information Technology highlights the crucial role of innovation in addressing the complex intersection of technology, sustainability, and societal progress.

Anchored on the theme “Sustainable Solutions for Science, Engineering, and Smart Innovations,” this volume features studies that advance green technologies, enhance efficiency through data-driven systems, and promote interdisciplinary collaboration. The featured research delves into practical applications of sustainable design, renewable energy, smart systems, automation, and information-driven innovation—each contributing to a vision of technology that not only transforms industries but also safeguards the environment and improves quality of life.

True to Quezon City University’s commitment to innovation and sustainability, this issue underscores the dynamic contributions of Filipino researchers and engineers toward the realization of smarter, more resilient, and sustainable communities. Through scientific rigor and creative problem-solving, the works presented here reaffirm that sustainability is not just an environmental agenda—but a scientific and technological imperative shaping the future of humanity.