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Jason Occidental

Assistant Professor Ateneo de Davao University

Jason is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at Ateneo de Davao University in the Philippines. In the same university, he also serves as Director of the university’s Innovation and Technology Support Office.

As a young researcher in the field of renewable energy, he works on developing clean energy solution for underserved communities. Among his involvements were developing community-based microgrids for indigenous villages and assessing renewable energy potential in island and mountain villages. All-in-all, he has helped introduce clean energy systems to around 1000 households in remote areas in the Southern Philippines. He believes that access to energy is key towards sustainable development.