22 APRIL 2019 — Balik Scientists Engr. Antonio Reyno and Engr. Vicente DyReyes pay a courtesy visit to PCIEERD Executive Director, Dr. Enrico C. Paringit.

Engr. DyReyes is an expert in Aerospace Engineering and Space Technology. He is hosted by FEATI University, where he will conduct lectures, seminars, and workshops, provide consultancy, and mentor students on his areas of expertise. He will also assist in the development of a course on Finite Element Theory and Application, draft a research proposal with other institutions in connection with Finite Element Analysis, and develop local finite element software. His most recent work experience is as a Consulting Engineer at Strand Aerospace Malaysia.

Engr. Reyno is an expert in Geothermal Energy Technology and Civil Construction Materials Testing. He is hosted by the UP Diliman Institute of Civil Engineering, where he will conduct team teaching, present lectures, and provide technical expertise on various topics, update laboratory equipment in the ICE Geotechnical Laboratory, and visit research institutes or commercial material testing laboratories. He is currently a Senior Technical Officer at the University of Technology Sydney.

The Balik Scientist Program (BSP) is a brain-gain initiative of the Department of Science and Technology to encourage Filipino scientists, technologists, and experts in other countries to return to the Philippines and share their expertise to accelerate scientific, agro-industrial, economic, and human resources development in the country. For more info, visit www.bsp.dost.gov.ph.