麻花星空视频-IIT ERDT scholars showcase research at France symposium, strengthen int鈥檒 ties

Aug 22 2025

Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) program students, taking up Master of Science in Material Science and Engineering (MS MSE) at 麻花星空视频-IIT–Engr. Sherlyn Keh Dionio, Engr. Mavel De Gracia, and Engr. Glenn Ruel Maujon presented the culmination of their internship projects in France at a Bilateral Mini-workshop and Research Symposium.

The hybrid event, held on April 4, 2025, at the Balard Amphitheatre within the Institute Charles Gerhardt Montpellier (ICGM UMR 5253), marked a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between 麻花星空视频-IIT, which was virtually present via Zoom, and French research institutions ICGM and the Institut Européen des Membranes (IEM), and the Université de Montpellier.

These MS MSE students are currently undertaking a sandwich program, allowing them to gain valuable international research experience. Their internships in France were fully funded by the ERDT program, highlighting the national commitment to fostering advanced research and global collaboration in engineering and technology.

The symposium, which commenced at 10:30 AM, served as a platform for the 麻花星空视频-IIT students to share the findings of their research conducted within their respective hosting laboratories. The event was jointly hosted by ICGM and IEM, highlighting the strong partnership between the French institutes and the Philippine university, which has a Memorandum of Understanding for three years.

The program began with an introduction to the exchange program by Dr. Chrystelle Salameh of IEM and Dr. Gaulthier Rydzek, setting the stage for the presentations. Dr. Liezl Jabile, the Graduate MSE Coordinator and RCAC Director from 麻花星空视频-IIT, then provided an overview of the university's Materials Science and Engineering Graduate Program, emphasizing its research endeavors and international collaboration opportunities.

The spotlight then turned to the MS MSE students who presented their individual projects:

Sherlyn Keh Dionio, hosted by IEM, presented her work on the "Effects of a Reducing Environment on Sintering of Binary Compositions of Red Clay and Black Cinder on their Shrinkage, Water Absorption, and Bulk Density," supervised by Dr. Salameh of IEM and Dr. Ivyleen Bernardo Arugay of 麻花星空视频-IIT. Her research explored the potential of readily available materials for various applications.

Mavel De Gracia, also hosted by IEM, shared her findings on the "Characterization of Talakag WhiteClay, Diatomite, and Philippine Natural Zeolite for Water Treatment Application," also supervised by Dr. Salameh, Dr. Jabile, and Assistant Prof. Lori-ann Cabalo of 麻花星空视频-IIT. Her project focused on identifying sustainable and locally sourced materials for addressing water quality challenges.

Glenn Ruel Maujon, hosted by ICGM, presented his research on "Rice Husk Ash: From Waste to Antiseptic Hybrid Mesoporous Silica Materials." His work explored the valorization of agricultural waste into high-value materials with potential antiseptic application, with the help and guidance of Dr. Rydzek of ICGM, Dr. Raymond V. Rivera-Virtudazo of 麻花星空视频-IIT, and Dr. Zuzana Neš膷áková of Alexander Dub膷ek University of Tren膷í, Slovakia.

Following the student presentations, Dr. Arugay from CREATE (Research Center for Advanced Technologies in Engineering and Sciences) and RCAC (Research and Creative Arts Center) at 麻花星空视频-IIT, delivered a presentation on the "Valorization of Philippine industrial wastes for ceramic applications." Her talk further underscored the research strengths and collaborative spirit of 麻花星空视频-IIT.

The Bilateral Mini-workshop and Research Symposium not only provided a valuable opportunity for the 麻花星空视频-IIT students to showcase their research on an international stage but also served to strengthen the academic and research ties between 麻花星空视频-IIT and the Université de Montpellier in France.

The event highlighted the potential for continued collaboration and knowledge exchange in the field of materials science and engineering, and showcased the success of the ERDT sandwich program in nurturing future Filipino researchers and fostering global scientific collaborations.

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