Session Abstract
Overcoming the academic ‘publish-or-perish’ paradigm to design research programs aimed at commercial scalability.
Academic research holds immense potential beyond traditional scholarly journals. In this session, Engr. Lazo discusses practical strategies for researchers and faculty to align scientific inquiry with industry needs, navigate technology transfer hurdles, and translate lab bench discoveries into tangible socio-economic solutions.
About the Speaker
Rolando Lazo is a Professorial Lecturer at the University of the Philippines, teaching at the Virata School of Business since 2016 and with the Science and Society Program since 2023. As Innovation Consultant for the College of Science, he contributes to advancing interdisciplinary approaches in education and research.
His background spans both private and public sectors, including leadership roles such as General Manager for Technical Operations at one of the largest direct selling companies in the country and President of Great Brands Manufacturing Inc. He also held executive positions at Johnson & Johnson, managing regional supply chain operations across Southeast Asia, and at Ramcar as Vice President for Supply Chain.
