College of Engineering & Technology - MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology

Congratulations our very own Dean of the College of Engineering, Dr. Jeff Hora for being one of the National Semi-Finalists for the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos.

MSU-IIT Hosts 1st PICDA Microelectronics Olympics 2026

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1st PICDA Microelectronics Olympics 2026 MSU-IIT Hosts 1st PICDA Microelectronics Olympics 2026 by Ace Virgil D. Villaruz

Currently ongoing!
The 1st Philippine IC Design Association - PICDA Virtual Integrated Circuits Design Competition hosted and facilitated by the MSU-IIT Microelectronics Research Lab
Students from participating universities and colleges ALL over the Philippines compete for the following categories:
- Analog Integrated Circuits Design Competition
- Full Custom IC Layout Competition
- Digital RTL Design Competition

The challengers are set. ⚡

Participants from different institutions are ready to showcase their skills, creativity, and innovation in the Microelectronics Olympics.

Get ready to witness the next generation of innovators take the spotlight. 🏆

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𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐎𝐎𝐑 𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐋𝐋 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍! 🚨 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐃! 🚀🎉

Missed the deadline? Don't panic! The Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) Scholarship Application has been officially extended until May 31, 2026!

📍 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: May 31, 2026

Tag a fellow engineer who needs to see this right now! 👇

Click the link to access all forms and templates as long as the Application Process.(https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_BqNftC4l6s9_NYVPdPk8vhMUIBxcWQ5)

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐈𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐚: 𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐄𝐄𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

Current Engineering Research and Development for Technology (ERDT) scholars and alumni proudly represented Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) during the 8th International Conference on Clean Energy and Electrical Systems (CEES 2026), held from April 28 to 30, 2026, at the Osaka Institute of Technology – Umeda Campus in Osaka, Japan. The MSU-IIT delegation, composed of Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) students and ERDT alumni, showcased the university’s growing presence in the global engineering research community through the presentation of innovative and impactful studies.

During the three-day conference, the delegates successfully presented a total of seven research papers across several specialized tracks. These studies, which tackled emerging developments in clean energy, electrical systems, and intelligent technologies, will be published in the Springer Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering—an achievement that further highlights the quality and relevance of the university’s research contributions on the international stage.

Under the topic “Fault Diagnosis, Stable Operation and Intelligent Control in Power Systems,” the university was represented by Lemuel John A. Tabada, Prof. Marven E. Jabian, Ph.D., and Arjean Rose V. Delos Santos from the College of Engineering (COE), together with Asst. Prof. Stefany Mae V. Caparida from the College of Computer Studies (CCS). Their presentations explored innovative approaches to improving the reliability, stability, and efficiency of modern power systems through advanced analytical and intelligent control methods.

Meanwhile, under the session “Advanced Sensing Technologies for Clean Energy and Electrical,” Asst. Prof. Rovick P. Tarife and Mark Aron E. Verano presented their respective studies. Notably, Asst. Prof. Tarife also served as a Session Chair during the conference, reflecting the trust and recognition given to MSU-IIT researchers by the international academic community. In another session focused on “Energy Dispatch and Demand-Side Management for Electricity Markets,” Jella Kate L. Flores from the COE presented research addressing sustainable and efficient energy utilization strategies.

Beyond the research presentations, the participation of the MSU-IIT delegation fostered valuable academic exchange and collaboration opportunities with researchers, professors, and industry experts from various countries. The conference also served as a platform for the delegates to gain deeper insights into emerging global trends and innovations in clean energy and electrical engineering.

The active participation of current MSEE students and ERDT alumni in CEES 2026 stands as a testament to MSU-IIT’s continuing commitment to advancing research excellence, innovation, and global academic engagement. Through opportunities such as these, the university continues to strengthen its role in producing engineers and researchers capable of contributing meaningful solutions to both local and global challenges in energy and technology.

Report by Andrea Daguman, Tabada, Jabian, Delos Santos, Caparida, Tarife, Flores, and Verano
Layout by Dorothy Jeanne Canastra
Photo Courtesy of Lemuel John Tabada

𝗠𝗦𝗨-𝗜𝗜𝗧’𝘀 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗕𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝗣𝗛 ’𝟮𝟲

Innovation met purpose as Sandrine Marie Reyes, Justine Ezra Santiago, and Rinoel Nino Vicoy, collectively known as Team OptiBean of Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), clinched gold at the Philippines’ first Mitsubishi Electric Cup Automation (MECA) Contest on April 30, 2026, at Valenzuela City Technological College (ValTech).

Their winning project, OptiBean, introduces an automated coffee-processing system that applies industrial control technologies to agricultural production.

Designed to modernize the agricultural value chain, the project uses high-speed digital logic, precision-based sorting, and real-time monitoring and control systems to improve consistency in coffee bean processing while reducing dependence on manual labor—a persistent challenge in local farming communities.

“OptiBean is specifically engineered to be more cost-effective than existing industrial machines, making high-tier automation accessible to smaller cooperatives that otherwise couldn’t afford such technology,” Reyes shared.

The team noted that affordability played a central role in its development, offering a more accessible alternative to imported machinery. By reducing financial barriers and promoting wider access to automation, the system serves as a tool for empowering smallholder farmers and strengthening local agricultural communities.

The national-level competition featured four participating teams from across the country—one team from the Technological University of the Philippines (TUP), two teams from ValTech, and one from MSU-IIT—all tasked with developing automation-driven solutions under Mitsubishi Electric’s industrial ecosystem. The event highlighted the role of student-developed technologies in turning engineering concepts into practical, real-world applications.

The system is powered by Mitsubishi Electric Factory Automation, including the FX3U Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for real-time control, the FR-CS80 Inverter for precise motor operation, and the GT-2104 Human Machine Interface (HMI) for user-friendly monitoring and control.

Following their national victory, the team is set to further refine OptiBean and explore field testing opportunities to evaluate its real-world applications in the Philippine coffee industry. They are also scheduled to represent the country in the MECA global competition in Japan this August, taking their innovation to the international stage.

Through its focus on accessibility and community-oriented automation, OptiBean reflects how student-led innovations can contribute to addressing key challenges in local agricultural production by integrating industrial automation into practical, real-world applications.

Report by Hannah Maisling
Proofread by Euna Faith Abrantes and Sophia Patrizia Fernandez
Graphics by Mahathyr Sanggacala

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JUST IN! MSU-IIT’s contenders dominated the 2026 Swiss Innovation Prize Competition, sweeping 1st and 2nd Place in the Manufacturing and Construction Cluster!

An outstanding achievement and a huge moment of pride for MSU-IIT!

Congratulations to the winning teams!

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Engineering students and graduates of Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), including Moonton Student Leader (MSL) Philippines Marketing Associate Sean Kenneth Manlupig, have become finalists for the Swiss Innovation Prize Competition 2026 for their respective research on the Manufacturing and Construction Category. By Daryll Galindo, INQUIRER.net Contributing Writer

Link to the full article in the comments.

𝐌𝐒𝐔-𝐈𝐈𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝟐 𝐨𝐟 𝟑 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞
Huge congratulations to our brilliant innovators from the Department of Materials and Resources Engineering and Technology (DMRET)! Out of 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟏𝟒𝟎 nationwide applications, 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩𝐬 from MSU-IIT have successfully advanced to the 𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟗 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.
𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐫, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐰𝐨 of the only three finalist slots for the 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫, proving that our students are leading the way in sustainable industrial solutions.
𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬:
𝐑𝐇𝐀 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐱: 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐨-𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
The Team: Engr. Glenn Ruel F. Maujon, Engr. Maria Elisa Refugio, and Engr. Sean Kenneth Manlupig.
This project transforms 𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐤 𝐚𝐬𝐡—a common agro-industrial waste—into high-value porous silicate powders. By replacing costly, high-pollution silica production with an eco-friendly process, and turning waste into something useful, they are tackling the cluster’s goal of 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲.
𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐎𝐋𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐲𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭-𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐰-𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
The Team: Engr. Harvey D. Melendrez, Engr. Rodric C. Luceño, and Engr. Edison Limbaga.
SIBOLution addresses the massive 𝐂𝐎𝟐 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 by turning mining byproducts and construction leftovers into bricks and tiles. Their low-energy, "𝐧𝐨𝐧-𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝" 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 creates building materials that perform like traditional cement but at a fraction of the environmental and financial cost.
Our teams are now headed to 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐥𝐚 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟗–𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, for the 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡!
𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐌𝐑𝐄𝐓 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 "𝐰𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞" 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!