The Council shall have the power to elect Honorary Fellow member who shall be a person of eminence in science or industry related to Materials Science, Technology and Engineering. The election shall be based on a two-thirds majority vote of the Council’s meeting attendees. Honorary Fellow member shall enjoy such privileges as may from time to time be determined by the Council

By election only

A person at least thirty-five (35) years of age with approved academic qualifications, training, and eight (8) years of relevant experience in responsible capacity, who has made significant contributions to the science and practice of the profession of Materials Science, Technology and Engineering or has given distinguished service to industry or education

NOTE. No direct application is allowed. Only upgrading of membership is allowed. Professional, Associate, Affiliate Ordinary and Ordinary grade members can apply to upgrade their membership status to Fellow if they meet the criteria. Click here to apply as a FELLOW MEMBER

A person at least twenty-five (25) years of age. With approved academic qualifications and training, having at least three (3) years of relevant experience in responsible capacity in Materials Science, Technology and Engineering, or
A person at least forty (40) years of age, with at least fifteen (15) years of experience with practical responsibility, as demonstrated by thesis/dissertation or report and interview

NOTE. Associate, Affiliate Ordinary and Ordinary grade members can apply to upgrade their membership status to Professional if they meet the criteria

A person at least twenty-five (25) years of age, who possess an interest in Materials Science and Engineering but have not acquired the necessary experience or obtained the qualifications, governing entry to Member grade. An Associate Member, on obtaining the necessary qualifications, may apply for transfer to Member grade

The Institute of Materials, Malaysia will recognize various professional institutions and societies for free membership at “Company Grade”. Company Members of the recognized professional institutions, societies & associations can become Company Members of the IMM without any annual subscriptions

The Institute of Materials, Malaysia will recognize various professional institutions and societies for free membership at “Ordinary Grade”. Members of the recognized professional institutions and societies can become Ordinary Members of the IMM without any annual subscriptions

Any company that is involved or has an interest in Materials Science, Technology and Engineering will be qualified to join as a company member

Any Malaysian Citizen and above the age of eighteen (18) years engaged in activities related to research, development and application in Materials Science and Engineering shall qualify for Ordinary Membership. Only Ordinary Members who meet the necessary minimum requirements may apply for transfer to membership grades of Fellow, Member and Associate Member and may use the abbreviated titles upon transfer

A student member shall be a person not under seventeen (17) years of age who at the time of application satisfies the Council that he has received a good general education and is studying subjects related to Materials Science or Engineering. A student member shall transfer to the grade of Ordinary Member after graduation provided he or she is suitably qualified and as soon as he or she is earning a full-time salary. A Student shall not become member of the IMM without the prior approval of the Vice-Chancellor or Head of Department of the university or relevant authority concerned