Science Field: Chemical Engineering

Seigmund Jacob Dollolasa is a Research & Development Engineer at Era Polymers Pty. Ltd. in Australia. As their Research & Development Engineer, he handles the development and improvement of polymer products both new and existing.

Mark Joseph Pasciolco is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. As both a biomolecular and licensed chemical engineer, Mac has focused his attention on developing anti-corrosion and anti-biofouling pipe coatings.

Noel Peter Tan is an Associate Professor in Chemical Engineering and Director of the CANMEET at the University of San Agustin (USA). Noel’s research interests include smart packaging, bioplastics, nano fiber membrane fabrication, and circular economy.

Lawrence Limjuco is a chemical engineer and senior lecturer at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, teaching courses for materials science and chemical engineering. He is also leading several DOST projects investigating materials for next generation batteries and policy research for waste-to-energy sustainability.

Ramuel Tamargo is an Assistant Professor at the University of the Philippines Diliman’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Head of the Advanced Materials and Organic Synthesis Laboratory. His research interests include the environmentally friendly synthesis of organic and inorganic materials, UV filters and chemical/nanomaterial-based sensors, and natural products among others!

Chosel Lawagon is the Director of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions and Director of the Institute of Emerging Technologies at the University of Mindanao. Chosel has worked on a variety of research projects, including leveraging food waste for myriad applications.

Leslie Yasis is a licensed chemical engineer and PhD candidate in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Her research interests are focused on antimicrobial filters and bio aerosols.

DJ Donn Matienzo is a chemical engineer, R&D scientist, and entrepreneur. He is a DOST-PCIEERD Balik Scientist at UP Diliman and Technological Institute of the Philippines, where he is a research fellow for the project called CIPHER

Queenie Tanjay is a senior laboratory technician in polymer chemistry in New Zealand. Her research involves the conversion of methane into bioplastics, bark biorefinery, digital packaging, among others.

Diane Gubatanga is a chemical engineer who specializes in sustainable energy research, with emphasis on hydrogen production.

Marlon Llana is chemical engineer and material science practitioner. He is a Technical and Operations Director at Nanotech Analytical Services and Training Corporation

Kirstene Gultian is a doctoral research fellow at Rowan University in New Jersey, USA studying Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. In her research, she develops hydrogel-based materials for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, particularly for bone regeneration and guiding stem cell differentiation and behavior.