George Y. Chao Jr. holds a B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering (1998) and a Master of Engineering (2013) from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila. Engr. Chao is a tenured assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Santo Tomas. He is a licensed chemical engineer registered with the Philippine Professional Regulation Commission and an associate member of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP). He also holds a lifetime membership with the Philippine Association of Chemistry Teachers (PACT) and is a member of the Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers – Metro Manila Academe Chapter (PIChE-MMAC).