Engr. Randy John N. Vinluan

Engr. Randy John N. Vinluan is the Chief Science Research Specialist of the Research, Policy, and Academics Division (RPAD) of the Philippine Science High School System. He is an accomplished environmental scientist, geospatial technology specialist, educator, and development professional with more than three decades of experience in environmental management, climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainability, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS).

Prior to joining the Philippine Science High School System, Mr. Vinluan served for nearly 14 years as Project Management Specialist (Environment) with the United States Agency for International Development, where he led and supported major climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainable landscapes, and natural resource governance initiatives in the Philippines and the Pacific region. His work contributed to the development of environmental policies, implementation of large-scale conservation programs, and strengthening of science-based decision-making for sustainable development.

Mr. Vinluan also has extensive experience in academia, having served as a faculty member and researcher at University of the Philippines Diliman and a lecturer at University of the Philippines Open University. He holds a Master of Science in Remote Sensing from the University of the Philippines Diliman and is pursuing a Doctor in Sustainability at the University of the Philippines Open University. His expertise spans environmental policy and management, climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, project management, geospatial technologies, and sustainability science.

A respected practitioner and thought leader, Mr. Vinluan has presented his work in numerous local and international conferences and continues to advocate for evidence-based policy, research excellence, and sustainable development through science and innovation.