Field
Location (during time of takeover)
School/Institution
| Undergrad | Central Mindanao University Chemistry |
|---|---|
| Masters | University of Debrecen Synthetic Chemistry |
| PhD | University of Debrecen Chemistry |
Featured on March 23, 2025
We hope you resonate with this week’s Pinoy Scientist! Alexis “Alex” Achacoso is a chemist and PhD student at the University of Debrecen, Hungary studying smart probes for Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Alex graduated from Central Mindanao University with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He spent a few years as a scientific laboratory technician and chemistry instructor at Medina College, receiving his Certificate in Teaching from La Salle University during this time. In 2021, he attended the University of Debrecen for his MSc in Synthetic Chemistry. While taking his degree, not only did he teach at Ateneo de Davao University, he also conducted research on Molecular Dynamics Simulation. He also began his work on developing smart MRI probes by synthesizing macrocyclic complexes for medical imaging. This work led to several conference and seminar presentations in Hungary, France, and the Philippines.
At the moment, Alex is continuing his work with MRI probes at the University of Debrecen. He is in the process of doing his PhD in Chemistry, and currently serves as a student mentor at the university. He is also the Representative of the Philippines for the Hungarian Association of PhD and DLA Students. In 2023 he was awarded the Academic Achievement Award by the Philippine Embassy in Budapest, and the Medallion of Excellence by the University of Debrecen – Faculty of Science and Technology.
Some fun facts about Alex:
- He can speak five languages: Cebuano, Tagalog, English, Hungarian, and Spanish.
- As of today, he has traveled to 20 countries around the world, and counting!
- During the summer of 2022, he worked as a part-time cook at a Korean restaurant in Budapest
