Welcome to the Institute of Environmental Science & Meteorology
Established in 2003, The Institute of Environmental Science & Meteorology, or IESM, is an academic unit of the College of Science in the University of the Philippines, Diliman.
IESM is committed to providing top-tier education in environmental and atmospheric sciences, equipping graduate students with the knowledge and skills needed to address environmental challenges in the Philippines and beyond.
IESM is a hub for innovative research in environmental science and meteorology, leading studies that advance our understanding of climate, weather systems, and sustainable development, both regionally and globally.
IESM plays a vital role in supporting national and regional efforts to mitigate environmental risks, offering expert guidance, and collaborating with government agencies and the public to enhance public safety and environmental stewardship.
News and Announcements
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IESM MS Student Elaine Claire Macaspac Receives WTA Labs Research Grant for Study on Water Inequality in Tawi-Tawi
Elaine Claire Macaspac, a Master of Science in Environmental Science student at the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), University of the Philippines Diliman, has been awarded a research grant under the WTA Labs Research Grants Program 2026. Macaspac is the main applicant of the project, with Dr. Mayzonee Ligaray of IESM serving as
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WNI WxBUNKA Foundation Representatives Visit IESM to Discuss Satellite Data Contest and Collaborative Activities
Representatives from Weathernews Inc. (WNI) visited the Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology (IESM), University of the Philippines Diliman, on 4 March 2026 for a meeting with IESM officials and faculty members. The delegation—Adonis Manzan, Hirokazu Koro, and Chihito Kusabiraki—visited in representation of the WNI WxBUNKA Foundation, an initiative that supports collaboration and knowledge exchange
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Candidacy Examination of Krishna Santos
The Candidacy Examination of Ms. Krishna E. Santos will be on Thursday, 19 March 2026, at 1:00 PM via Zoom. Her paper is entitled “Brown Carbon and Biomass Burning in the Philippines: A Decade of Satellite and Ground-Based Evidence (2012-2022)”. Examination Committee:
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UP Student Wins Grand Prize in Satellite Observation Data Utilization Contest 2025
Hans Cecilio Bosshard, a BS Electronics Engineering student from the Electrical and Electronics Engineering Institute (EEEI) at the University of the Philippines Diliman, has been awarded the Grand Prize in the Satellite Observation Data Utilization Contest 2025, organized by the WNI WxBUNKA Foundation. The award was formally announced during the online ceremony held on 10
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Wood-Boring Isopods Linked to Species-Specific Trunk Decay in Recovering Mangroves in Aklan
A recent journal article published in Tropics reports on a study of wood-boring isopod impacts on mangrove trees in a recovering forest in Batan Estuary, Aklan, Philippines. The research involved IESM Faculty Member Rene Rollon, together with IESM researchers Giannina Marie G. Albano, Green Ann A. Cruz, and Maia Patricia D. Garcia, in collaboration with
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Thesis Proposal Schedule of Danilo Marquez Jr.
The Thesis Proposal schedule of Mr. Danilo R. Marquez Jr. will be on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, at 4:30 PM via Zoom. His paper is titled “Chemical Characterization and Source Apportionment of PM2.5 in Southeast Asia using Chemical Speciation and Receptor Modeling“. Thesis Proposal Committee: