Engr. Jose Aldrin B. Vea received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas and a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering under the scholarship granted by the Department of Science and Technology – Engineering Research and Development for Technology (DOST-ERDT) at the University of the Philippines Diliman. He has gained valuable experience in Research and Development as a Senior Product Developer/Formulator in a pharmaceutical company, where he contributed to the development of innovative products. His current research interests focus on the innovative modification of natural aluminosilicates, which was the focus of his Master’s study, aiming to enhance their utility.