Dr. Seigfred V. Prado has a rich academic journey, commencing with his attainment of a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering (B.Sc. ECE) degree from the University of Santo Tomas (UST) in Manila, Philippines, in 2011. He furthered his academic pursuits with a Master of Science in Electronic Engineering degree from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) in Kowloon, Hong Kong, in 2015. In 2018, he earned a Master of Research in Neurotechnology degree, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in Bioengineering (Ph.D. BioEng; with a specialization in Neurotechnology) in 2024 from Imperial College London in England, United Kingdom. During his doctoral tenure at Imperial, Seigfred completed a distinguished research internship at Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, in collaboration with the Massachusetts General Hospital.

Beyond his academic achievements, Dr. Prado is a licensed Electronics Engineer and holds active memberships in various prestigious professional organizations, including the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), where he is an elected Senior Member, the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Society for Neuroscience (SfN), the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS), the British Neuroscience Association (BNA), the Organization for Computational Neurosciences (OCNS), the Association of Biomedical Engineers, the International Society for Optics and Photonics, Asia-Pacific Chemical, Biological and Environmental Engineering Society (APCBEES), and the Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP). He is also an Associate Member of the National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP). Recognized for his expertise, Dr. Prado has been invited as a plenary speaker at numerous international conferences and has contributed significantly to high-impact ISI/SCOPUS-indexed journals. His dedication to both teaching and research has garnered him multiple awards.

Dr. Prado's research interests lie at the interface of signal and image processing, machine learning and artificial intelligence, biomedical photonics, neuroscience, and neurotechnology. More precisely, he desires to investigate within the topics of neural information processing and rehabilitation of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Currently, Dr. Prado serves as the Executive Assistant and Strategic Development Specialist for UST Santa Rosa, the Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship facility of the University of Santo Tomas. Additionally, he holds the position of Chair of the Faculty of Engineering Research Ethics Committee, demonstrating his commitment to upholding ethical standards in research and innovation.

Data Scientist and AI/ML Expert

Faculty Member, UST Department of Electronics Engineering

Dr. Santiago is a data scientist and AI/ML expert whose work focuses on developing and integrating intelligent, data-driven solutions for complex engineering systems. He received his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electronics and Communications Engineering degree from De La Salle University - Manila. 

Electronics Engineer and AI Specialist

Faculty Member, UST Department of Electronics Engineering

Asst. Prof. Bautista's research interests include artificial intelligence and machine learning, automation, and control systems. Currently, she is a Doctor of Philosophy in Electronics and Communications Engineering (PhD ECE) Candidate at De La Salle University – Manila. She has presented and published research papers at international conferences that cover the research areas of machine learning, automation, and control systems

Electronics Engineer (Senior Product and Quality Engineer)

Faculty Member, UST Department of Electronics Engineering

Engr. Escandor is a 2006 graduate of the BSc in Electronics and Communications Engineering program of the University of Santo Tomas. She received her MSc in Electronics and Communications Engineering degree from the Mapua Institute of Technology in 2012. She had worked in the semiconductor industry as a Senior Product and Quality Engineer, where she had won awards from national semiconductor quality circle conventions, prior to joining the academe. 

Multi-Awarded Electronics Engineer and Neurotechnologist

Former Undergraduate Alumnus, BRAIN Lab

Engr. Nieles returns to the BRAIN Lab — now as a Research Associate leading our NeuRehab Dementia Project. A former BRAIN Lab undergraduate alumnus and magna-cum-laude Electronics Engineering graduate of the University of Santo Tomas, he previously earned the prestigious BPI‑DOST Project of the Year Award & “Best in Innovation” recognition for his EEG-based brain-computer typing interface, a work aimed at restoring communication to locked-in syndrome patients.

Electronics Engineer

Faculty Member, UST Department of Electronics Engineering

Engr. Ingco’s research interests encompass cutting-edge domains such as biomedical engineering, computer vision, digital signal processing, camera calibration, motion capture, machine learning, and notably, assistive technology for people with disabilities.

Electronics Engineer (Hardware and Software Test Engineer)

Engr. Bandiola is a Cum Laude graduate of the BSc Electronics Engineering program of the University of Santo Tomas. He has industry experience as a hardware and software test engineer, focusing on automation, system validation, and performance analysis.