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Glenn V. Magwili is a Filipino engineer and researcher whose work spans energy harvesting, autonomous robotics, agricultural automation, and electronic test systems. His research reflects a strong commitment to developing practical, technology-driven solutions for real-world challenges across engineering disciplines. Among his most recognized contributions is his work on hybrid energy harvesting, where he demonstrated the viability of combining flexible PVDF piezoelectric films with solar technology in a plant-inspired form factor — a study that has garnered 6 citations and opened new discussions on compact, multi-source energy systems. Magwili has also made notable strides in autonomous robotics, designing a sensor-based firefighting robot capable of detecting and classifying both Class A and Class B fires with high reliability, earning 4 citations. His CROPBot project addresses the mechanization needs of the Philippines' agriculture sector, offering a customized plantation robot to support rural farming communities. More recently, his exploration of Robotic Process Automation for streamlining analog-to-digital converter evaluation board testing highlights his expanding interest in intelligent test engineering. Across these diverse yet interconnected domains, Magwili consistently bridges theoretical innovation with applied, socially relevant engineering outcomes.