asias rising scientists

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Ian Vega

By investigating the gravitational phenomena governing the Universe, Professor Ian Vega and his team are expanding the horizons of physics research in the Philippines.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Jyotirmayee Dash

By flipping the switch on rogue genes, Dr. Jyotirmayee Dash hopes to add more tools in the ongoing crusade against cancer.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Andy Tay

By pushing the boundaries of biomedical engineering, Dr. Andy Tay is boosting our body's natural defences in surprising new ways.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Phillip Alviola

The Philippines’ own Batman, wildlife biologist and bat virologist Dr. Phillip Alviola is on a crusade to conserve the country’s rich forest and cave ecosystems.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Arseniy Kuznetsov

Working to make science fiction a reality, Dr. Arseniy Kuznetsov manipulates light at the nanoscale to develop technology for high-quality holographic images.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Manik Varma

In a world run by algorithms, Dr. Manik Varma is taking machine learning to its extremes.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Kathleen Aviso

As the world increasingly feels the effects of climate change, Professor Kathleen Aviso is using mathematical models to help guide better environmental decisions.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Suvrat Raju

A theoretical physicist by training and an activist at heart, Suvrat Raju is tackling the thorniest issues of society—and the Universe.

Asia’s Rising Scientists: Akira Koshio

Despite their tiny size, there’s vast potential for carbon nanotubes in diverse industries, says Assistant Professor Akira Koshio.