Gideon Aries S. Burgonio
University Researcher II
Education
MS Environmental Science (continuing), University of the Philippines Los Baños
Specialization/Research Interests
Epidemiology; IPM; environmental science; crop protection; efficient, sustainable and climate resilient agriculture; agricultural policies and rural development
Biography
Gideon Aries S. Burgonio is a graduate of BS Agriculture major in Entomology and is on his final stretch to his MS Environmental Science degree. A PRC-licensed Agriculturist, he aims to contribute to national development by bringing crop protection research to the farmers. He has been with NCPC since 2012 and had been part of various research projects focusing on entomology; pest and disease dynamic modeling and spread mapping; and integrated pest management. He is a member of the DA-BAFS Technical Working Group for Garlic, Onion and Shallot Philippine National Standards. Recently, he was appointed as the Coordinator of the Technical Support and Advisory Services of NCPC.