Rey Y. Capangpangan, Ph.D., R.Ch.

Dr. Rey Y. Capangpangan is a distinguished scholar and expert in the domains of chemistry, nanotechnology, and material science. He currently holds the position of Professor of Chemistry at MSU at Naawan, where he leads the influential Research on Environment and Nanotechnology Laboratories (REY Labs) and the Center for Microplastic Research and Innovation.

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Dr. Capangpangan earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) and his Master of Science in Chemistry from the University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman. His doctoral degree in Chemistry, specializing in Molecular Science and Technology, was conferred by National Tsing Hua University-Academia Sinica, Taiwan, as part of the prestigious Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP).

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Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Capangpangan has made significant contributions to the scientific community by publishing numerous research papers in esteemed ISI/Scopus-indexed journals. His exceptional research has earned him various accolades, including the 2023 Outstanding Faculty Researcher Award, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Research, the Presidential Award for Excellence in Resource Generation, and the National Award for Best Paper from the Philippine Council for Health Research and Development – National Health Research System (PCHRD-NHRS). He has also served as a Research Fellow at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel.

 

Dr. Capangpangan's dedication extends to nurturing the next generation of researchers, as he is actively engaged in mentoring young scholars and participating in diverse research initiatives and international collaborations. Currently, he holds the position of Director of the Office of International Affairs and Linkages at Mindanao State University at Naawan, where he continues to contribute significantly to the advancement of science and technology.