John Dela Cruz | Associate Professor, College of Engineering
Polytechnic University of the Philippines

Engr. John Dela Cruz is a Professional Electronics Engineer and Associate ASEAN Engineer with professional experience in large-scale railway infrastructure projects, specializing in signaling, telecommunications, and control systems. He previously held leadership roles in national railway projects, particularly in the North-South Commuter Railway Extension Project of the Department of Transportation, before transitioning into full-time academe. He is currently an Associate Professor in the College of Engineering of the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. His research interests include railway signaling, automatic train operation (ATO), telecommunications, control systems, and engineering education. He is actively engaged in professional organizations and is committed to bridging industry practice with academic research and instruction.