MRCF

10/02/2026

Application is extended until Friday, February 13, 2026.

Addendum:

This apprenticeship program is designed to provide thesis students with hands-on training and the opportunity to independently operate the equipment. Upon successful completion of the training, students will be granted access to the equipment for their future research activities.

All DMMME thesis students who require materials characterization for their research are strongly encouraged to apply. Apprentices who complete the program will also receive a certificate of training at the end of the semester.

Please note that, due to the limited manpower of the MRCF, the scheduling of future equipment training sessions and materials characterization requests for DMMME thesis students will be subject to the availability of the assigned researcher and technician.

The Materials R&D and Consulting Facility (MRCF) is organizing a Student Apprenticeship Program for DMMME Undergraduate Students for 2nd Semester of AY 2025-2026 for the following equipment housed in Materials Characterization Lab (MCL), Mechanical Testing Lab (MTL) and Composite Materials Lab (CML):

- Particle Size Analyzer (PSA) via Dynamic Light Scattering - 2 sessions, 3 students per session
- Universal Testing Machine (UTM) - Tensile Test - 2 sessions, 3 students per session
- Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) - Reflectance Mode - 2 sessions, 3 students per session
- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) - Imaging and Elemental Analysis - 5 students per session
- Rotational Viscometer - viscosity testing of liquid samples - 2 sessions, 3 students per session

Qualifications:
1. DMMME Students in the implementation phase of their research study (MatE 200, MetE 199, EM 199)
2. Students must use the target equipment as a main characterization technique for their study.
3. Students must be willing to train or test the samples of other students from their laboratory or co-researchers (from the same adviser)
4. Students are encouraged to bring their own samples for the training schedule.

Application Requirements:
1. Letter of Intent endorsed by Adviser
2. Thesis Experimental Framework (1 page only; pdf or image)
3. Form 5 2SAY2526

Schedule of Applications:
February 6 to 10 - Call for Application
February 11 to 12 - Evaluation of Applications
February 13 - Announcement of Results

Apply until February 10, 2026 through the link (bit.ly/dmmme-apprenticeship) or QR below.

06/02/2026

The Materials R&D and Consulting Facility (MRCF) is organizing a Student Apprenticeship Program for DMMME Undergraduate Students for 2nd Semester of AY 2025-2026 for the following equipment housed in Materials Characterization Lab (MCL), Mechanical Testing Lab (MTL) and Composite Materials Lab (CML):

- Particle Size Analyzer (PSA) via Dynamic Light Scattering - 2 sessions, 3 students per session
- Universal Testing Machine (UTM) - Tensile Test - 2 sessions, 3 students per session
- Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) - Reflectance Mode - 2 sessions, 3 students per session
- Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) - Imaging and Elemental Analysis - 5 students per session
- Rotational Viscometer - viscosity testing of liquid samples - 2 sessions, 3 students per session

Qualifications:
1. DMMME Students in the implementation phase of their research study (MatE 200, MetE 199, EM 199)
2. Students must use the target equipment as a main characterization technique for their study.
3. Students must be willing to train or test the samples of other students from their laboratory or co-researchers (from the same adviser)
4. Students are encouraged to bring their own samples for the training schedule.

Application Requirements:
1. Letter of Intent endorsed by Adviser
2. Thesis Experimental Framework (1 page only; pdf or image)
3. Form 5 2SAY2526

Schedule of Applications:
February 6 to 10 - Call for Application
February 11 to 12 - Evaluation of Applications
February 13 - Announcement of Results

Apply until February 10, 2026 through the link (bit.ly/dmmme-apprenticeship) or QR below.

06/09/2024

05/08/2024

EXTENDED CALL FOR PAPER SUBMISSIONS:

The Regional Conference on Materials Engineering (RCME 2024) and Regional Conference on Mining, Metallurgical, and Materials Engineering (RCMMME 2024) is happening in Santa Rosa, Laguna from October 28 to 31!

Check out the important dates and payment packages for RCME and RCMMME 2024.

RCME and RCMMME 2024 is co-located with the International Conference on Microscopy and Microanalysis (ICMM 2024) and the 3rd International Conference on Materials Science and Engineering in the Philippines (ICMSEP 2024).

Scan the QR code to submit your full paper.

05/08/2024

You are invited to a seminar by Dr. Clodualdo Aranas Jr. on “Metal additive manufacturing: application of physical metallurgy concepts” to be held on August 9, 3:00PM at the DMMME Conference. Alternatively, you can also join via zoom by registering using the link below or by scanning the QR code on the pubmat.

https://tinyurl.com/DMMMESeminar2

This second lecture is part of the Seminar and Workshop Series of Dr Aranas on Advanced Manufacturing of Metallic Materials. This seminar presents a review of metal additive manufacturing and the projects of the UNB Alloy Design Research Laboratory in collaboration with Canadian industry partners. The talk aims to offer a general introduction to AM technologies, as well as an understanding of the current state of research on metal AM and its capabilities. Participants will gain insights into the fundamentals of metal AM and its diverse processing methods, alongside an introduction to the intricate physics of melt pool formation and the evolution of microstructure during solidification. The discussion will cover prevalent defects in metal AM, as well as the metals and alloys that are commercially available. Various post-processing techniques to enhance physical and mechanical properties will also be examined.

05/08/2024

You are invited to a Research Talk on Material Science composed of professors from the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP) and Nara Institute of Science and Technology (NAIST) , Japan.

This will be held on August 7, 2023, 1:00PM at the Fluor Lecture Room, UP DMMME.

10/07/2024

You are invited to a seminar by Dr. Clodualdo Aranas Jr. on “Achieving net-zero targets in Canada through alloy design” to be held on July 12, 3:00PM at the DMMME Conference. Alternatively, you can also join via zoom by registering using the link below or by scanning the QR code on the pubmat.

https://tinyurl.com/DMMMESeminar

This lecture is part of the Seminar and Workshop Series of Dr Aranas on Advanced Manufacturing of Metallic Materials. This seminar will focus on the crucial role of alloy design in achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 in Canada. The University of New Brunswick Alloy Design Research Laboratory (ADRL) with Dr Aranas as the Director, leads in this initiative focused on both conventional and additive manufacturing processes to reduce carbon emissions in various sectors, including manufacturing, transportation, defense, and biomedical industries. The ultimate goal is to support the design and manufacturing of alloys that reduce energy consumption, thereby decreasing carbon emissions and promoting sustainability.

09/07/2024

[DMMME SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP SERIES]

You're invited to join a Workshop and Seminar Series on "Advanced Manufacturing of Metallic Materials"! This monthly event features a variety of seminars and workshops covering cutting-edge topics in the field. Join us either in person at the UP DMMME Conference room or online via Zoom.

The resource speaker is Dr Clodualdo Aranas Jr. a Balik Scientist and an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick. Dr. Aranas also serves as the Director of the UNB Alloy Design Research Laboratory (ADRL), the Co-director of the UNB Ballistics and Mechanical Test Lab (BAM Lab), and the co-founder of MD Technologies, Inc (developer of Simu-Mat). He received his Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. His major research contribution is in understanding dynamic phase transformations in various alloys during thermomechanical processing. He developed a thermodynamic model to understand and predict the high-temperature mechanical behavior of alloys.

The schedule and registration details for the seminars will be posted separately.

12/04/2024

Mark your calendars! 🗓️ It's time to ignite innovation at RCMMME 2024! Join us alongside the International Conferences on Materials Science and Engineering in the Philippines (ICMSEP 2024) and Microscopy and Microanalysis (ICMM 2024) for a transformative journey in scientific discovery!

22/01/2024

MRCF is looking for Student or Graduate Assistants! For more information, please check the photo below or visit forms.gle/7CrrNY6bpXjVCafx6

01/12/2023

Advisory on Testing Requests for External Clients

Please be advised that we are temporarily suspending the acceptance of external requests for testing services offered by DMMME. The next few weeks will be used to complete the existing queue of requests.

Our office will remain open until December 21, 2023 for claiming of results and samples. If you have any concerns, you may reach us through [email protected].