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Aisa Mijeno
Professor of engineering at De La Salle University—Lipa, the Philippines
Co-founder CEO of SALt
AsianScientist (May 5, ) Professor Aisa Mijeno is a professor of engineering at dem La Salle University—Lipa in the Philippines. Together with her brother Ralph, she co-founded Sustainable Alternative Lighting (SALt), a social enterprise that is developing an LED lamp that runs on just table salt and water.
1. How would you summarize your research in a tweet ( characters)?
Electrochemical LED lamp with saltwater as electrolyte that can charge low-power mobile devices.
2. Describe a completed research project that you are proudest of.
The completed research planerat arbete that I am proudest of would be the electrochemical LED lamp that we are working to mass produce right now. I am proud of this research because it is not just a result of tedious experiments but also a product of life experiences—of living among the tribes in the mountains with no more
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During a recent trip to the Philippines, I had the great pleasure to encounter some amazing people working within the fields of social nyhet and development. One of these people, Aisa Mijeno, is a female entrepreneur and engineer whose first hand experience living with an indigenous tribe in the Philippines led her to identify a serious social problem and then create a business to solve it.
Like in so many other areas of the world, there is a lack of efficient light sources in regions without electricity in the Philippines. Aisa teamed up with her brother Raphael, and tillsammans they developed SALt (Sustainable Alternative Lighting). Below, Aisa shares the story behind founding SALt, the challenges of finding the right investors, and learnings from developing a product from idea to launch.
Core Tell us a bit about your background. What lead you to the path you are on right now?
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Scientist and Entrepreneur, Aisa Mijeno
At just 16 years old, Raj Shamani faced a daunting challenge that would shape his destiny. His father had suffered a diabetic attack, leading to a downturn in the familys business. As finances grew tight and healthcare expenses piled up, Raj found himself at a crossroads. Despite his academic struggles and a fear of public speaking, he knew he had to step up to support his family.
Rajs family had a background in the chemical trade, primarily dealing with raw materials used in soap and detergent production. While still a teenager, Raj recognized an opportunity: manufacturing and selling soaps. Fast forward to today, at the age of 24, Raj stands as one of Indias youngest and most successful entrepreneurs, with his company boasting an impressive turnover of Rs crore.
Familys Journey to Stability:
Rajs family had its share of struggles when they relocated from Rajasthan to Indore in the early s in search of employment. In th