Bio

Rex Alirigia was a GES minor fellow, with affiliation to AgBioFEWS Cohort 3. He graduated in 2025 with a master’s degree in Forestry and Environmental Resources at North Carolina State University. His research is focused on the socio-political dimensions of emerging biotechnologies. His current research explores stakeholder perspectives on the ecological, regulatory, and social considerations of genetic biocontrol technologies R&D and implementation. His past research used qualitative and quantitative strategies to explore aspects of technology adoption and utilization.