Professor Fabio Ribeiro Received the 2012 Henry J. Albert Award from the International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI). This award recognizes and encourages outstanding theoretical and experimental contributions to the science and technology of precious metals.

Founded in 1976, IPMI is the largest and most well known association focused on precious metals in the world.  It is an international association of the precious metals community, formed to provide a forum for the exchange of information and technology.  IPMI recognizes excellence and achievement through awards to individuals and educational institutions.