Alexis Belonio

Alexis T. Belonio
Born (1960-01-01) January 1, 1960 (age 64)
Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Alma materCentral Luzon State University
Known forRice husk-powered gas stove
AwardsRolex Award for Enterprise (2008)
Scientific career
FieldsAgricultural engineering
InstitutionsInternational Rice Research Institute
Central Philippine University

Alexis T. Belonio (born January 1, 1960) is a professor, engineer, scientist, innovator and inventor from the Philippines. He was "the first Filipino to receive the Rolex Award for Enterprise" in 2008 for his invention of a low-cost and environment friendly rice husk stove.[1][2] Belonio was included by the Rolex watchmaking company on its list of 10 model innovators in November 2008.[3] He serves as the incumbent chair of the Agricultural Engineering and Environmental Management department of Central Philippine University.[4]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference MT was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Iloilo scientist, professor is first Filipino to win Rolex Award, Filipino Reporter, New York, January 30  – February 5, 2009, page 22.
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  4. ^ Strauss, G. (2016, October 19). This Cooker Uses Rice Husks as a Cheap, Green Fuel Source. National Geographic.