Two International Distinctions for Professor Philippe Marcus

Distinction / Research
October 12, 2026
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Professor Philippe Marcus, Emeritus CNRS Research Director and President of CEFRACOR (French Corrosion Centre), received two major international distinctions in 2026 in the field of corrosion and materials protection. Appointed Fellow of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) and named the first recipient of the EFC Order of Merit, he has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to advancing knowledge in corrosion science, his commitment to the scientific and technical community, and his dedication to the transmission of knowledge.
Appointed AMPP Fellow. This summer, Professor Philippe Marcus was named a Fellow of the Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP), based in Houston, Texas, USA. This distinction honors a career dedicated to materials protection and the improvement of material performance.

The title of Fellow is awarded to professionals who have made outstanding and lasting contributions to the scientific and technical community. It recognizes achievements in corrosion science, engineering, and the prevention of material degradation, as well as contributions to education, research, outreach, and mentoring.

By joining the AMPP Fellows community, Philippe Marcus also becomes part of an international forum of experts that advises the association and contributes to the sharing and dissemination of knowledge across the scientific and industrial communities.

First Recipient of the EFC Order of Merit. A few weeks later, during EUROCORR 2026 in Dublin, Ireland, Philippe Marcus received another prestigious distinction as the first recipient of the EFC Order of Merit.

This award is the highest distinction bestowed by the European Federation of Corrosion (EFC). It was awarded in recognition of his contributions to advancing knowledge in the field of corrosion, his international scientific influence, and his long-standing commitment to supporting and strengthening the Federation’s activities in Europe and beyond.

International Recognition of Contributions to Corrosion Science. These two distinctions highlight the significance of Philippe Marcus’s scientific contributions to the field of corrosion. They also reflect the international recognition of his dedication to research, service to the global scientific community, and commitment to the transmission of knowledge.

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