Science Field: Electronics Engineering

Dr. Izrael Zenar Bautista is a licensed Electronics Engineer and a Chief Science Research specialist at the Philippine Space Agency’s Space Mission and Control Operation Division. He specializes in satellite engineering and operations.

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.

Lesly Zaren Endrinal is a Failure Analysis industry expert clocking in 25 years of experience in the field. Her thesis was on the failure analysis of microelectronic devices.

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.

John Paul “JP” Almonte is a licensed Electronics Engineer and Senior Science Research Specialist at the Space Mission Control and Operations Division of the Philippine Space Agency. He manages the operations of satellite ground stations and the Philippine microsatellite Diwata-2.

Philip Martinez is a licensed Electronics Engineer and Senior Science Research Specialist at the Department of Science and Technology – Advanced Science and Technology Institute (DOST – ASTI).

Samantha Maxine Santos is a Space and Data Technology Consultant at Deloitte Adelaide’s Space Advisory practice. Sam specialises in finding ways to integrate space into transformation strategies that address compelling business problems and everyday solutions.