Engr. Macalolot received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering with Latin honors (Cum Laude) from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila Philippines in 2015 and is currently taking up Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the Technological University of the Philippines Manila, Philippines. He is one of the advisers of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning Engineers – UST Student branch. He is a Registered Mechanical Engineer (RMEE) and a member of the Philippine Society of Mechanical Engineers (PSME) – NCR Academe Chapter. He is the Head Coach of the UST Mechanical Engineering Quiz Team. His field of interests are in Renewable Energy Systems, Multi-Hazard Assessment Tools and Systems, and Localization of Observation and Forecasting Tools & Monitoring Networks for Climate Resilience.