Science Field: Electrical Engineering

Neil Joshua Limbaga is a PhD student at the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) Sensors Group, Saudi Arabia who earlier this year worked with McLaren Racing of Formula One fame. His research focus is in integrated wearable systems for high-performance sports and health.

Viviene Marie Dela Cruz is an engineer and scientist pursuing her PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Nottingham, United Kingdom with a specialization in Space-Ground Laser Communications. She did optical fiber sensor system design at her alma mater until 2023 and worked as a researcher at Durham University in 2024.

Dr. Keith Nealson “Keano” Penado is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physics, Ateneo de Manila University. His work with plasma first studied its effect on rice seed germination, then its use in the pyrolysis of polystyrene.

Dr. Joel Joseph S. Marciano, Jr. is the first and current Director General (DG) of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA). He is a Full Professor of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman. As the PhilSA DG, he also holds the rank of Cabinet Secretary and is the Presidential Adviser on Space Matters.

Keziah Bartilad is a Senior Science Research Specialist at the Philippine Space Agency. Her work includes the day-to-day operations of the Diwata-2 satellite and other space assets, ground station maintenance and repair campaigns, the creation and updating of standard operating procedures, strategic research and development activities, and the procurement of necessary equipment and spare parts.

Rapha Perez is an electrical engineer and Assistant Professor at Ateneo de Davao University. Rapha used statistical analysis to provide a techno-economic analysis on its feasibility as a transport fuel in New Zealand.