Announcing the 2026 IMEP Academic Excellence Awardees
The Institute of Materials Engineers of the Philippines (IMEP), Inc. proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 Academic Excellence Awards for Materials Engineering. In alignment with our mission to promote national progress and global competitiveness through materials science and engineering, this award recognizes graduates who have demonstrated exceptional academic discipline, technical proficiency, and dedication to the profession.
The IMEP Academic Excellence Award is a distinguished honor granted exclusively to the Top 1 graduating Materials Engineering student from participating universities, initiated upon formal request.
We extend our highest congratulations to the following outstanding individuals for representing their respective institutions with unparalleled academic excellence:
Awardee | University | Degree Program |
Engr. Harvey D. Melendrez | Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) | MS in Materials Science and Engineering |
Engr. Carl Jim Hervias | University of St. La Salle (USLS) | BS in Materials Engineering |
Engr. Adolf Marcus A. Angeles | University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) | BS in Materials Engineering |
A Commitment to the Future of Materials Engineering
Achieving the top academic rank in a rigorous engineering program requires relentless hard work, advanced analytical capabilities, and a commitment to innovation. These three engineers have not only mastered the foundational principles of materials synthesis, processing, and characterization, but they have also set a benchmark for future cohorts of materials engineers.
As they transition from the academe into professional practice or advanced research, IMEP is confident that they will make significant contributions to the advancement of materials science and engineering in the Philippines for our sustainable growth and development.
We invite our regular, associate, and student members, as well as our industry partners, to join us in congratulating Engr. Melendrez, Engr. Hervias, and Engr. Angeles on this exceptional career milestone.
For university administrators and faculty interested in requesting the IMEP Academic Excellence Award for their top graduate in future academic cycles, please contact the IMEP Secretariat with the requisite supporting academic documents.
