I grew up in Metro Manila, Philippines, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of the Philippines. After graduation, I co-founded the Radiation Research Center of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute. Here, I worked with a multidisciplinary team of physicists and biologists, led by Dr. Chitho Feliciano, to study ionizing radiation, its effects, and potential mitigation strategies. I have a strong interest in astrobiology, as well as space exploration and multilateral cooperation. I am a member of the Space Generation Advisory Council, a global non-profit organization which aims to represent the youth to the United Nations, space agencies, industry, and academia. Outside of my professional life, I am a fan of Broadway musicals, television series, podcasts, sports, films, and dogs.
Education
- Bachelor of Science, Chemistry, University of the Philippines, 2018
Research
My research focus is on the intersection of the life sciences and astronomy, bringing together my broad interests and educational/professional backgrounds. Particularly, I am interested in studying possible agnostic biosignatures (ie: unambiguous evidence of life), together with potential applications both on Earth and in space.