Dr. Victor Marco Emmanuel N. Ferriols obtained his Ph.D. in Aquatic Biosciences at the University of Tokyo in 2016. He is currently a Professor at the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences of the University of the Philippines Visayas where he trains students and researchers in formulating science-based solutions for the needs of the fisheries industry. He has spearheaded several projects, funded by the Department of Science and Technology, related to algal production systems as well as aquaculture mechanization. He also led the establishment of the Philippine Genome Center Visayas Satellite Facility with the aim of utilizing omics technologies to aid research in the fields of health, agriculture, fisheries and aquatic sciences in the Visayas. His main research interest focuses on functional genetics and biochemistry, with other studies ranging from aquaculture engineering to algal molecular biology, biochemistry, and biotechnology.