Alexis belonio autobiography samples

Filipino professor, engineer, and scientist

Alexis T. Belonio (born January 1, 1960) is a professor, engineer, scientist, innovator and inventor from the Philippines. He was "the first Filipino to receive the Rolex Award for Enterprise" in 2008 for his invention of a low-cost and environment friendly rice huskstove.^[1][2] Belonio was included by the Rolex watchmaking company on its list of 10 model innovators in November 2008.^[3] He serves as the incumbent chair of the Agricultural Engineering and Environmental Management department of Central Philippine University.^[4]

Life and career

Belonio was born and raised in Muñoz, Nueva Ecija.^[5] He earned his bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering and Master of Science degree from Central Luzon State University.^[6][7] He was a researcher for the International Rice Research Institute before moving to Central Philippine University.^[8&#