Matrix Analysis and Linear Algebra Group
MALA Group
Institute of Mathematics, University of the Philippines Diliman
Institute of Mathematics, University of the Philippines Diliman
officially formed circa 2019
activities date back to early 2010s
14 core members as of 2026
7 PhD members + 6 PhD students + 1 MS student
4 main research themes
Leonard Pairs - classify Leonard Pairs and generalizations
Matrix Decompositions - write a matrix in terms of other matrices with special properties
Numerical Ranges - determine the shape of the numerical range of a matrix
Sign Patterns - determine if a matrix with prescribed property and sign pattern exists
Assoc. Prof. Ma. Nerissa Abara
Asst. Prof. Nicole Joy Datu
Prof. Ralph John de la Cruz
Assoc. Prof. Kennett Dela Rosa
Asst. Prof. Jesus Paolo Joven
Asst. Prof. Jenny Lualhati
Asst. Prof. Jryl Maralit
Prof. Agnes Paras (retired)
Kae Mark Domingo
Angelo Galimba
Eloise Misa
Prince Allan Pelayo
Aedan Potot
Juan Paolo Santos
Jomar Kevin Sta. Ana