Aldrin P. Bonto, a food science/chemistry enthusiast, uses materials science technologies to study rice chemistry and food structure. Philippine Normal University awarded him a BS in Chemistry for Teachers. He continued his chemistry studies at De La Salle University, earning his MS (2015) and Ph.D. (2021). His doctoral research focused on understanding the effect of ultrasonication on rice grain functionalities and iron fortification of sonicated rice. Furthermore, while pursuing his Ph.D., he had the opportunity to conduct research at the International Rice Research Institute. He also conducted laboratory work at the Synchrotron Light Research Institute (Thailand), utilizing research grants to explore advanced X-ray technologies and gain a deeper understanding of rice.