SAMAR State University maintained its top spot in the Fourth Industrial Revolution category in the World University Rankings for Innovation.

The project titled “3D Visualization of Citywide Geohazard Mapping and Simulation of What-if Scenarios using Geospatial Research and Data Analytics” secured the top spot for the University.

The winning entry pioneers a comprehensive citywide geohazard mapping and simulation system wherein the resulting maps will have a scenario-based comprehensive plan to reduce risk.

Last year, SSU’s “Smart Edubox─A Wireless Sensor Based Educational Service Delivery” project also ranked first in the same category. Additionally, the University ranked 43rd in Industrial Application, 50th in Crisis Management, and 51st -100th in Entrepreneurial Spirit categories, respectively.

“So far, SSU is the only Philippine Higher Education Institution that landed on the highest spot for two consecutive years as WURI analyzes the universities’ real contributions along Industrial Application; Value-Creating; Social Responsibility, Ethics, and Integrity; Student Mobility and Openness; Crisis Management; and Progress during the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” SSU President Marilyn Cardoso said.

The Commission on Higher Education lauded SSU for its achievements.

“Makikita sa ranking ng SSU na tuloy-tuloy ang paggaling ng ating mga pamantasan dahil sa ganda ng kanilang mga proyekto at pag kumpara nila sa kanilang ginagawa sa mga pamantasan sa ibang bansa. Malinaw na hindi mo na kailangang magpunta sa Metro Manila para makakuha ng de-kalidad na edukasyon. Pwede kang mag-aral sa SSU at iba pang mga pampublikong pamantasan na libre at de-kalidad ang mga programa,” CHED Chairman Prospero De Vera III said.

Samar Governor Sharee Ann Tan also congratulated the university.

“Your continued efforts to innovate and improve the quality of courses for our Samarnon students heavily impact the future of our province. We are proud to be working alongside you in shaping a better Samar,” she said.