2005 Runner-up for Best Paper Award, Geosynthetics International Journal, International Geosynthetics Society
Citation: This scientific article was selected as the ’second best paper’ for 2005 in Geosynthetics International Journal. The best papers were selected for their contribution to civil engineering discipline in terms of providing significant new insights and/or of being of high potential impact to civil engineering practice.
Award Certificate
2010 Balik-Scientist Program Award, Department of Science and Technology, Philippines
Citation: The 'Balik Scientist' award -- coined from Filipino word 'balik' that means to come back and the English word scientist -- is a government initiated program wherein selected Filipino science and technology experts residing abroad are given award to return to the Philippines to share their expertise to accelerate the scientific, agro-industrial and economic development of the country.
Award given by Dr. Mario Montejo, Philippine DOST Secretary
2010 Most Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Mindanao, Philippines
Citation: In recognition of his achievement as expert in geotechnical engineering especially
on soil reinforcement and improvement techniques, temporary and permanent flood
control structures, and landslide risk assessment that are vital to national development and progress, thus giving honor and prestige to his Alma Mater, the University of Mindanao.
Award given by Dr. Guillermo Torres, President of the University of Mindanao
1993 - 1996 Japanese Government (Monbusho) Scholarship
1986 - 1988 German Government (DAAD) Scholarship
1985 - 1986 University of the Philippines Research and Development Foundation Inc. Fellowship
1979 - 1984 Philippine Coconut Planters Federation Scholarship
1984 Magna Cum Laude, University of Mindanao, Philippines
1984 Gold Medal for Academic Excellence, University of Mindanao, Philippines