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Justine Umutoni
Research Associate
Justine Umutoni is a forward-thinking agricultural economist,
Tackling the development of adaptation and resilience KPIs, Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) impact assessments, and innovative survey tools, Justine uses her expertise in agricultural policy analysis, international trade, and project management to revolutionizing agriculture through innovation and sustainability. Her past experience in investment and research analysis underpins her ability to develop data-driven…
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Maria José Zamorio A.
Senior Research Associate
Maria José Zamorio A. is an Environmental Engineer with a Master's Degree in Water Science, specializing in Quality. She possesses a strong technical and academic background in Integrated Water Resources Management, Water Pollution, and Isotopic and Hydrogeochemical Hydrology. Her education has equipped her with the expertise to address water-related environmental challenges and apply advanced techniques for sustainable water resource management.
In her current…
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Jemal S. Ahmed
Research Specialist
Jemal Seid is a Data Science Specialist in Climate Services and Agronomy at the Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. He holds a PhD in AgroBiodiversity from Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies in Italy, an MSc in Atmospheric Physics from Addis Ababa University, and a BSc in Applied Physics from the University of Gondar. With over a decade of experience, Jemal specializes in climate-…
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Radhika Singh
Research Specialist
Radhika Singh focuses on improving water resource governance and mitigating climate risks in fragile and conflict-affected settings. With extensive experience in arid and semi-arid regions across sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East, she excels at developing and translating research insights into actionable policies and programs. Holding degrees in environmental policy (PhD), urban and regional planning (MSc), and political science (BA), Radhika combines her…
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Mario Ottoniel Chávez Can
Asociado de Investigación
Ingeniero Agrónomo en Sistemas de Producción Agrícola con maestría en Ciencias en Geomática. Más de cinco años de experiencia en integración de herramientas geoespaciales.
A partir del 2024 está involucrado en temas de modelo de cultivos aplicado a variedades de maíz en Guatemala, Data Hub y Servicios Climáticos.
Cuenta también con experiencia en la implementación y fortalecimiento de capacidades sobre la metodología de Servicios Integrados Participativos de…
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Grace Koech
Senior Research Associate
Grace is a Senior Research Associate supporting climate information services efforts at the Climate Action Lever. She holds a BSc in Environmental science from Egerton University and a master’s degree in GIS and Remote Sensing from Dedan Kimathi University. Grace has worked in climate adaptation and resilience space for over 9 years. Her areas of expertise in climate vulnerability assessments, climate risk management, crop monitoring assessments, disaster risk reduction and…
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Yacouba Ouedraogo
Senior Research Assistant
Yacouba Ouedraogo is based in Dakar, Senegal, and supports activities on the ground in West Africa, integrating information into the Climate Security Observatory as part of the Fragility Conflict and Migration CGIAR initiative.
Climate action
Senegal
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Kingsley Ofosu-Ampong
Scientist I
Kingsley is a social and behavioural scientist at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. He leverages digital innovations and behavioural research to understand the diverse needs, preferences, and behavioural determinants of user groups within CGIAR initiatives, particularly the Excellence in Agronomy (EiA) program. Kingsley contributes to the multifunctional landscape and digital inclusion levers of CGIAR initiatives.
Prior to joining the Alliance, Kingsley held…
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Latyr Diouf
PostDoctoral Fellow
Latyr Diouf is a postdoctoral fellow - data analysis at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT. He has worked as a cotton breeder at the Senegalese Agricultural Research Institute (ISRA) from 2019–2024 (Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Equipment, and Food Security) before joining the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT in April 2022.
His area of expertise is focused on:
• Developing and improving methodologies for assessing the suitability and effectiveness of…
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Prem Mathur
Consultant
Dr. Prem Mathur is a resident of India and obtained his degrees (M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Agriculture) with specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics from University of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India. In addition, he also obtained post-M.Sc. degree (D.I.I.T) in cell biology from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur and was a Post-Doctoral Fellow at Oxford Forestry Institute, University of Oxford, UK, where he undertook research on micropropagation of forestry species. He served Indian Council…
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Francisco Sanchez Chamorro
Research Associate
Biólogo con énfasis en biotecnología, con una formación orientada a la investigación y desarrollo de proyectos. Experiencia en cultivo de tejidos in vitro, ex vitro (invernadero) y campo. Experiencia en el manejo de técnicas moleculares como PCR, qPCR, Western Blot, Southern Blot, ELISA, secuenciación, producción de proteínas a través de bacterias recombinantes y expresión génica. Experiencia en transformación genética en cultivos de yuca, arroz, frijol y caco,…
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Taija Khader
Agritech Accelerator Project Specialist Consultant
Taija Khader works as Agritech Accelerator Project Specialist Consultant at CGIAR Accelerate for Impact Platform. She supports the team by spearheading the design and execution of comprehensive acceleration programs tailored specifically to agritech innovations.
She has previous experience from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Learning Labs, the United Nations Office of Information and Communication Technologies, and United Nations Office for…
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Carlos Daniel Zelaya Orellana
Research Associate
Carlos Daniel Zelaya Orellana is a Renewable Natural Resources Engineer with expertise in Agrometeorology. He has a proven track record of utilizing GIS for spatial analysis, climate data analysis, and the development of early warning systems for various crops.
As a climate analyst, he has contributed to the development of an early warning system for coffee. This work has equipped him with a strong foundation in pest and disease management, risk analysis based on…
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Karen Michelle Martínez Figueroa
Research Associate
Karen Michelle Martínez Figueroa is an environmental engineer with a master's degree in Energy and Environment from the University of San Carlos of Guatemala. She is currently a PhD candidate in research and a member of the Central American climate action team, with a focus on initiatives in Guatemala. Her work emphasizes participatory climate services and advocacy with partners on environmental policies. Additionally, her research explores the inclusion of…
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Georgina Smith
Journalist and Communications Professional
Georgina Smith is a writer, multimedia journalist, producer and communications professional with 18 years of experience in Africa and 4 in Asia, Georgina's work has been published by the BBC, Guardian Newspaper, Al Jazeera, Grist Magazine and PBS NewsHour among others. Her experience includes strategic communication advice and support to international organizations including UNEP, UNDP, the World Bank and CGIAR research organizations, with a focus on…
