From a young age, Edriel aspired to become a scientist. He initially pursued a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of the Philippines Diliman to improve his application skills. However, his love for Entomology did not wane. Learning about the current insect diversity crisis motivated him to pursue a graduate Diploma in Biology at the same university. Since then, he has taken it upon himself to address this pressing issue through science communication and education, interdisciplinary knowledge, and collaboration.