Name Function Organisation Role/Tasks Professional Profile and Expertise
Violet Kisakye Coordinator/Senior Researcher MMU Project Coordinator Senior researcher in agriculture with extensive experience in agriculture-related projects, PhD in water resources management.
Clovis Kabaseke Senior Researcher/Lecturer MMU Team Member Lecturer and coordinator in natural resources management, founder of initiatives for environmental conservation, pursuing PhD in Agroecology.
Rodgers Mutyebere Senior Researcher MMU Team Member Researcher in agricultural economics, PhD in Bio-Sciences Engineering, experienced in rural community livelihood projects.
Mary Deous Ekyaligonza Senior Researcher MMU Team Member Coordinator for postgraduate teaching, PhD student, experienced in agroecology and natural resources management projects.
Joshua Mwangusya Junior Researcher MMU Team Member Researcher in agribusiness and socio-economic development, with extensive project coordination experience.
Collins Muhangi Junior Researcher MMU Team Member Laboratory technician, MSc student in biology, research focus on water quality for dairy farmers.
Dr. Befekadu Chemere Assistant Professor AU Institutional Coordinator Dean of College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, PhD in Feed Science and Technology, extensive experience in academic and research activities.
Dr. Duguma Adugna President AU Team Member President of Arsi University, expertise in agriculture and horticulture, extensive leadership experience.
Sisay Yefru Lecturer AU Team Member Agricultural economist with expertise in community service projects and international collaboration.
Degefu Kebede Lecturer/Head of Department AU Team Member Expert in agriculture and food value chain sector, consultant with international experience.
Prof. Christopher Obel Gor Dean JOOUST Institutional Coordinator Agricultural economist with extensive experience in food security and sustainable agriculture.
Dr. Mary Akinyi Orinda Senior Lecturer JOOUST Team Member Researcher in agribusiness management and agricultural economics, with expertise in training and partnerships.
Dr. Richard Magwanga Senior Lecturer JOOUST Team Member Expert in crop genetics and breeding, with over 100 peer-reviewed publications.
Dr. Lydiah Nyambok Lecturer JOOUST Team Member Agricultural economist with extensive experience in food systems and natural resource management.
Prof. Solomon Ogara Associate Professor JOOUST Team Member Expert in ICT for development and innovation, involved in digital literacy and capacity development projects.
Dr. Romana Mbinya Lecturer JOOUST Team Member Agricultural extension specialist with expertise in sustainable livelihoods and food security.
Dr. Arvin Lucy Onditi Senior Lecturer JOOUST Team Member Expert in supply chain management and food security, with experience in gender mainstreaming.
Dr. Charles Omoke Lecturer JOOUST Team Member Specialist in disability studies, senior researcher in inclusive education, focused on accessibility policies.
Prof. Komla Sanda Senior UK Team Member Full Professor of Chemistry, promoting modernization and excellence in student supervision and training.
Prof. TCHABI Atti Senior UK Institutional Coordinator Focused on sustainable agriculture, impact of climate change, and training for organic farming applications.
Professor Khalifa SYLLA Institutional Coordinator USSEIN Team Member Veterinary public health expert with extensive teaching and research experience in food biotechnology.
Professor Cheikh THIAW Dean USSEIN Team Member Genetic and biochemistry researcher with expertise in crop protection and sustainability.
Dr. Labaly TOURE Team Member USSEIN Geomatics expert and GIS project manager specializing in geospatial data and remote sensing applications.
Dr. Pascal FAYE Team Member USSEIN Team Member ICT expert with research in MANET networks and agricultural technology innovations.
Prof. Frikkie Maré Academic Departmental Head UFS Team Member Extensive knowledge of South African agricultural environment, specializing in livestock industry and red meat markets.
Ms. Anathi Siphesihle Junior Lecturer UFS Team Member Responsible for curricula development in agricultural extension, active in research and public-private collaborations.
Prof. Ralf Schlauderer Vice President HSWT Institutional Coordinator Expert in farm management and international education, involved in capacity-building projects in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Franziska Rupp Administrative Staff HSWT Team Member Organizes internships for international students and lectures accompanying the internships, with teaching experience at partner universities.