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Celebrating Excellence | MS Electronics Engineering Class of 2026 🎓

Today, we celebrate the remarkable achievement of six exceptional scholars as they complete their Master of Science in Electronics Engineering. Through complex research, technical mastery, and unwavering determination, you have earned this distinguished accomplishment.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! May your expertise continue to push boundaries and drive impactful technological advancements.

Elevating Industry-Academe Synergy: MSU-IIT Engages at the DTI-BOI 2nd ENvest Mindanao Forum 2026

Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) successfully participated in the 2nd Educational Investment (ENvest) Mindanao Forum, hosted by the Department of Trade and Industry – Board of Investments (DTI-BOI) on July 23, 2026, at the Mallberry Suites Business Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.

Organized under the BOI’s Corporate Community Partnership Development (CCPD) and Academe-Industry Matching (AIM!) programs, the regional forum brought together key stakeholders from government, industry, and academia across Regions IX and X to bridge technical skill gaps, align curricula, and build high-impact partnerships for workforce readiness.

Highlights & Key Leadership of Dr. Jefferson A. Hora

Dr. Jefferson A. Hora, PECE—Dean of the College of Engineering and Director of MSU-IIT’s Center for Integrated Circuit Design (CICD)—played a pivotal role in showcasing the university’s technological excellence and driving strategic industry discussions:

1. DTI-BOI On-Campus Site Visit (July 22, 2026): Ahead of the main forum, delegates from the DTI-BOI visited the MSU-IIT campus to tour the Center for Integrated Circuit Design (CICD) and the Microelectronics Laboratory (MicroLAB). Dr. Hora led the delegation through the facilities, highlighting the university's advanced capabilities in IC design, microelectronics research, and workforce preparation.

2. Expert Panelist on Workforce Readiness: Representing the university during the 1st Panel Session ("Building a Future-Ready and Inclusive Workforce in Mindanao: Aligning Education Infrastructure, Skills, and Industry Demand"), Dr. Hora articulated MSU-IIT’s strategic vision for engineering education. He presented priority institutional needs and discussed actionable pathways for BOI-registered enterprises to invest in university infrastructure through CCPD initiatives.

3. R&D Prototype Showcase: Under the guidance of the College of Engineering and CICD, MSU-IIT featured selected commercialization-ready R&D outputs and an Audio-Visual Presentation (AVP) during the forum’s afternoon session, demonstrating the university’s readiness for industry co-development and investment.

Strategic Impact

MSU-IIT’s active participation—spearheaded by Dr. Jefferson A. Hora and university leadership—underscores the institution's commitment to advancing microelectronics, engineering, and sustainable technology transfer. By translating corporate investments into direct educational impact, MSU-IIT continues to lead the development of a future-ready workforce in Mindanao.

Strengthening Industry-Academic Synergy: SEEDEA PLUS Engages MSU-IIT at Career Fair 2026 & Microlab Visit 🎓⚡

MSU-IIT successfully concluded the Career & Job Fair 2026 held on July 21–22, 2026, at the MSU-IIT Gymnasium. Among the key industry partners present were Philippine Linked and United Solutions Inc. (SEEDEA PLUS), actively seeking top-tier engineering talent for specialized roles.

Beyond campus hiring, representatives from SEEDEA PLUS conducted a dedicated visit to the SEEDEA PLUS Microelectronics Laboratory (Microlab) at the College of Engineering, further cementing the strong collaborative tie between the industry partner and the university.

Key Event Highlights

On-Campus Recruitment for Core Engineering Roles: SEEDEA PLUS engaged directly with graduating Electronics Engineering (ECE) students and alumni, opening doors for critical positions such as Analog Layout Engineers and Digital Front-End Engineers.

MicroLAB Inspection & Strategic Dialogue: The visit to the SEEDEA PLUS Microlab showcased the active IC design research, hands-on student development, and advanced microelectronics capabilities fostered within the university's state-of-the-art facilities.

Bridging Academia and the IC Design Industry: The combined campus hiring and lab visit reinforced SEEDEA PLUS's commitment to nurturing local talent and empowering Mindanao-based engineers to excel in global semiconductor and IC design industries.

A heartfelt thank you to Philippine Linked and United Solutions Inc. (SEEDEA PLUS), the MSU-IIT Career Center, PESO-Iligan, and the College of Engineering for making this event a success!

To our future engineers who applied—we wish you the best as you take your next steps toward shaping the future of microelectronics and semiconductor design! 🚀

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗

A graduate student from MSU-IIT Microelectronics Research Lab, Haniah L. Mohammad, has designed a D-band low-noise amplifier (LNA) covering the 110–170 GHz spectrum for 6G wireless receiver front-ends in 130-nm SiGe BiCMOS technology.To overcome the standard noise figures exceeding 5 dB in SiGe LNAs due to dominant collector shot noise, the proposed design introduces a feedforward active noise cancellation (ANC) auxiliary path in the first cascode stage—suppressing correlated shot noise while preserving signal gain. A three-stage cascode topology with single-stub transmission-line interstage matching achieves wideband gain flatness across the full D-band.The LNA yields a peak small-signal gain S21 of 33.3 dB at 156.8 GHz, a 51.5 GHz 3-dB bandwidth, and a minimum noise figure (NF) of 4.2 dB at 122 GHz while consuming only 16.4 mW. This represents the highest gain reported among 0.13-μm SiGe D-band LNAs to date. This research is published by IEEE and was presented at the 2026 9th International Conference on Circuits, Systems and Simulation (ICSS) in Bangkok, Thailand.

Paper Access: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11593286

Board of Investment (BOI) visits MSU-IIT College of Engineering. 🤝💡

The College of Engineering recently hosted delegates from the Board of Investments (BOI), led by Ms. June D. Villasanta (Light Manufacturing Industries Team Leader) alongside representatives from the Chemicals and Semiconductor Sectors.

COE Dean Dr. Jefferson A. Hora warmly received the BOI team at the COE Microlab Conference Room, joined by key MSU-IIT leaders and experts:

Dr. Mark Anthony Torres – Vice Chancellor for Strategic Initiatives

Dr. Carlito Tabelin – Research for Engineering and Innovative Technology (REIT) Director

Dr. Arnold Lubguban & Dr. Roberto Malaluan – Center for Sustainable Polymers Faculty Experts

Dr. Olga Joy L. Gerasta – Radio Frequency Lab Head

Following the meeting, the BOI delegates went on an immersive tour of our state-of-the-art research facilities: the Radio Frequency Lab, Center for Sustainable Polymers, Center for Energy Research and Technology, and the Center for Integrated Circuits Design (CICD). 🧪🔬⚡

The primary goal of this visit is to connect academic research directly to relevant industries with the support of the BOI—a crucial step in driving investments that contribute to nation-building.

The core mandates of the BOI include:

1. Promoting domestic and foreign investments

2. Granting investment incentives

3. Implementing investment laws

4. Evaluating and registering investment projects

5. Developing priority industries

6. Providing investor assistance

7. Supporting regional development

Day 2 Highlights: 2026 RSTW Northern Mindanao sa ISLA!

The momentum continues at the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) Northern Mindanao sa ISLA in Mambajao, Camiguin!

The MSU-IIT Center for Integrated Circuits Design (CICD) extends its warmest appreciation to everyone who engaged with our team today.
We were thrilled to welcome a diverse group of students and educators, all sharing a keen interest in microelectronics. Your insightful discussions and engagement continue to inspire our commitment to advancing technological research.

🚨 Tomorrow is our FINAL DAY!

If you haven't had the chance to drop by yet, tomorrow, July 24, 2026, is your last opportunity to connect with us!

📍 Location: Booth 29, Cong. PPR Gymnasium, Mambajao, Camiguin

Come and visit our CICD booth to engage with our researchers, discuss the future of microelectronics, and see how we are driving sustainable innovation together.

We hope to see you there!

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗

A graduate student from MSU-IIT (RF) Research and Design Laboratory under the umbrella of the Center for Integrated Circuits Design, MSU-IIT Microelectronics Research Lab, Leizl Caserial, has published her work on an indoor empirical characterization of an integrated SDR‑based UAV detection pipeline, focusing on false alarm rate analysis and GPS anti‑spoofing classification. The system integrates SDR‑based RF detection using NI USRP‑2932 and LabVIEW, GPS anti‑spoofing geolocation with u‑blox NEO‑M8N and Python, and real‑time GIS mapping through Folium and OpenStreetMap. Indoor calibration at the MSU‑IIT laboratory revealed interference inflation of 2.6–2.9× relative to a 3.0 dB outdoor design target, across 361,000 detection epochs. Results showed reliable false alarm rate measurements and a GPS anti‑spoofing module achieving 100% accuracy against adversarial filters, with 98% headroom below the 3.0‑second target. This study establishes foundational insights for balancing detection thresholds, false alarm rates, and GPS anti‑spoofing in UAV countermeasure systems, with Phase 2 outdoor validation to follow. The paper was published by IEEE and presented at the 2026 9th International Conference on Circuits, Systems and Simulation (ICCSS) in Bangkok, Thailand.

Paper Access: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11593184

🚀 Day 1 Highlights: 2026 RSTW Northern Mindanao sa ISLA!

The MSU-IIT Center for Integrated Circuits Design (CICD) is officially exhibiting at the 2026 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) Northern Mindanao sa ISLA in Mambajao, Camiguin!

We were deeply honored by the visit of Dr. Ephrime B. Metillo, Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, who stopped by our exhibit to express his solid support for CICD’s research and technological advancement.

Our sincere gratitude also goes to all the students, faculty, researchers, and guests who visited our booth today. Your curiosity and enthusiasm drive our passion! 💡

Missed us on Day 1? Don't worry! Our exhibit will be open until July 24, 2026.

📍 Visit us at Booth 29, Cong. PPR Gymnasium, Mambajao, Camiguin

Come and visit our CICD booth and discover how we contribute in building a sustainable and tech-driven future! 🔬✨

𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗛𝗘𝗗

A graduate student from MSU-IIT Microelectronics Research Lab, Rejel Jem Sumbillo, has developed a 146‑GHz direct‑conversion passive mixer utilizing body‑bias controlled derivative superposition (DS) in 22‑nm FDSOI CMOS. By introducing an auxiliary switching quad in parallel with the conventional mixer core, the design reshapes nonlinear switching conductance to suppress third‑order distortion, achieving a peak RF‑to‑IF conversion gain of 4.66 dB at 146 GHz — a 7.5 dB improvement over conventional designs. The mixer further demonstrates a 51‑GHz bandwidth spanning 110–161 GHz, an IP1dB of −14 dBm, and operates with a 3 dBm LO drive while consuming only 14 mW at 0.8 V. This DS‑assisted switching architecture significantly enhances linearity, conversion gain, and efficiency, advancing the design of D‑band 6G receiver front‑ends. The work was published by IEEE and presented at the 2026 9th International Conference on Circuits, Systems and Simulation (ICCSS) in Bangkok, Thailand.

Paper Access: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11593186?denied=