PROF. FRENCH A. DAMPOG
IPMO Director ( 2024 - Present)
Prof. French A. Dampog currently serves as the Director of the Intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO) at Capiz State University (CAPSU) from December 15, 2024, to the present, while also serving as a faculty member at the Roxas City Main Campus. He earned his master's degree in Business Administration from Filamer Christian University in Roxas City, Capiz, in 2017, and his bachelor's degree in Management with a minor in Accounting from CAPSU-Main Campus in 2013. Prof. Dampog has also completed short courses and training sessions offered by DOST-PCAARRD, including the Technology Commercialization Masterclass and the Agribusiness Masterclass. Prior to his current position, he served as the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Division Chief of the IPMO from August 2, 2021, to December 14, 2024, further demonstrating his expertise in intellectual property management and technology transfer.
MR. MARK GLENN F. VILLAMOR
IPMO Director (2020 - 2024)
Mr. Mark Glenn F. Villamor is the Planning Officer IV and IPMO Technology Transfer Officer at Capiz State University (CAPSU). He holds master's degrees in Management and Business Administration from CAPSU – Main Campus and Filamer Christian University. Mr. Villamor earned his bachelor's degree from the University of the Philippines Visayas in 2002. In addition to his academic qualifications, he has completed specialized short courses in Intellectual Property (IP), including the IP Masterclass for Commercialization Batch 1 and the Beyond IP Mastercourse, both offered by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. He served as the Director of the Intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO) from December 15, 2020, to December 14, 2024, further strengthening his expertise in the field of intellectual property management and technology transfer.
DR. EFREN L. LINAN
IPMO Director (2014 - 2020)
Dr. Efren L. Linan is currently serving as the University President III of Capiz State University (CAPSU), a position he has held since September 9, 2024. He is a registered Agricultural and Biosystems Engineer, as well as a Licensed Professional Teacher. He holds a master's degree in Mathematics from CAPSU and a master's degree in Environmental Engineering Management from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand. He earned his Doctorate in Philosophy, majoring in Environmental Science, from the University of the Philippines, Los Baños. He completed his bachelor's degree at Panay State Polytechnic College, now CAPSU, in 1995. Prior to his current role, Dr. Linan served as the Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (VP for RDE) from December 15, 2020, to September 8, 2024, and as the Director of the Intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO) from 2014 to November 16, 2020.