Dr. Rene C. Batac has been appointed as the Executive Director of the Dr. Andrew L. Tan Data Science Institute (ALTDSI) of the De La Salle University (DLSU) — Manila starting September 2023. 

The ALTDSI is composed of a team of interdisciplinary researchers who leverage data and technology to make a positive impact on society. The Institute’s data curation and data-driven solutions help industry, government agencies, and non-government organizations in critical decision-making and service provision. Through cutting-edge research, educational programs, and state-of-the-art infrastructure, the ALTDSI aims to inspire positive change and drive progress in areas such as healthcare, urban planning, transportation, public health, and social justice. More information about the ALTDSI can be obtained from their website, altdsi.dlsu.edu.ph. 

Dr. Rene C. Batac is also an Associate Professor of Physics from the  Department of Physics, College of Science of the DLSU. He heads the Complex Systems Group since 2014.