Nats Orillaza is a hand surgeon and Professor of Orthopedics at the University of the Philippines Manila, where he also serves as Chair of the Discovery and Innovation Hub Committee. He is also an Affiliate Professor at the UP Intelligent Systems Center and holds leadership roles in national and international professional organizations.

Dr. Orillaza is a convenor of the UP Surgical Innovations and Biotechnology Laboratory (UP SIBOL), which facilitates interdisciplinary collaborations linking clinicians, engineers, scientists and artists to develop locally relevant health technologies. He advocates for translating research into real-world impact, working to ensure that health innovations are accessible, affordable, and responsive to the needs of Filipinos, particularly underserved communities, while promoting patient empowerment and responsible innovation.