Center for Innovative Materials in Emerging Applications (CIMEA)

CIMEA focuses on the conduct of R&D activities towards material innovation utilizing local sources. It takes charge in the consolidation of MMSU’s researches in the fields of emerging materials and their applications in nanotechnology, agriculture, climate and environment; alternative and sustainable energy, and naturally-existing materials development. activities towards material innovation utilizing local sources.

CIMEA

Objective

  • Conduct basic and applied R&D for innovative materials utilizing local resources
  • Capacity building and training of researchers and potential S&T personnel
  • Develop green technology concrete and advanced ceramics like porcelain and porous ceramics for various industrial uses
  • Prototype design and fabrication, testing and evaluation of green concrete and advanced ceramics
  • Technology dissemination and transfer
  • Technology commercialization

EMIE S. MIRASOL

Center Chief

PhD in Engineering

ARLENE MIA G. RUGUIAN

Researcher

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

ANDREW C. DOÑO

Researcher

Master of Science in Materials Science and Engineering

Development of cleaner and safer technologies for application to industrial wastewater, waste management, safe and potable drinking water, and other pressing environmental problems

Mapping and characterization of metallic and non-metallic raw materials in Ilocos Norte

Synthesis and Characterization of Nanosilica from Rice Hull Ash-Based Na2SiO3 Solution at Different pH Endpoints and Calcination Temperatures

Development of Macro Porous Ceramic Water Filter Utilizing Locally Available Raw Materials in Ilocos Norte