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Meghajit Sharma Shijagurumayum
Post Doctoral Fellow
Meghajit Sharma Shijagurumayum is a Postdoctoral Fellow (Gender and Social Inclusion) at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (CGIAR). In this role, he contributes to the CGIAR Gender Equality Initiative and the Agroecology Initiative, focusing on inclusive approaches to agricultural research and innovation.
Meghajit holds a B.Sc. in Agricultural Sciences, along with a Master's and Doctoral Degree in Agricultural Extension and Communication. His…
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Christopher Egerton-Warburton
Trustee, Bioversity International UK
Christopher (Edge) Egerton-Warburton is a Founding Partner and Co-CEO of Lion’s Head Global Partners, a London-based merchant bank that provides advisory, financial structuring, and capital raising services, specializing in transactions that impact the Sustainable Development Goals. He is best known for the development of a family of innovative financing vehicles in global health including the International Finance Facility for Immunisation (www.…
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Miranda Morgan
Gender Scientist
Miranda Morgan is a feminist researcher with an interest in advancing women’s rights, agency, and leadership in agrifood systems. She has an MSc in Environmental Policy and a PhD in Human Geography.
Gender, youth and inclusion
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Amanda Sue Grossi
Research Team Leader for Climate Action and Resilient Food Systems
Amanda Grossi, whose last name means “well-fed” or “likes to eat” in Italian, was born on World Food Day, loves food, and is relentlessly determined to make making sure everyone gets enough of it. A research team leader for Climate Action and Resilient Food Systems at the Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT, her work centers around advancing food and nutrition security in Africa, and strengthening education systems towards this end…
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Laura Alexandra Reyes Ruiz
Research Associate
Laura Alexandra Reyes Ruiz is an environmental engineer with experience in wastewater treatment through technologies such as artificial micro-wetlands. Currently focusing on climate information services for agriculture, with the aim of helping smallholder farmers to improve their crop yields and adapt to climate change through participatory research and methodologies, including ASAC and PICSA workshops. She also has experience of measuring greenhouse gases generated…
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Ramya Ambikapathi
Scientist II
Ramya holds a doctorate in Human Nutrition with a certificate in Public Health Economics as well as a MS in Global Disease and Epidemiology from Johns Hopkins University and has an ecology undergraduate training. She joins us following research positions at Cornell, Purdue and Harvard universities in the United States. Her previous research has focused on evaluating personal and external food environment influences on diets using mixed methods with a strong focus on gender and…
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Lucy Njuguna
Postdoctoral Fellow
Dr. Lucy Njuguna is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, based in Nairobi. She co-leads the Adaptation Insights project and contributes to the Livestock and Climate Initiative.
She holds a PhD from the Public Administration and Policy chair group of Wageningen University & Research, a Master of Science in Environmental Governance from the University of Freiburg, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Conservation and Natural Resource…
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Manuel Moreno
Research Associate
Manuel Moreno is a socioeconomist with expertise in gender and impact research in agriculture. He is currently a research associate under the Performance, Innovation, and Strategic Analysis for Impact (PISA4Impact) lever. He has experience in qualitative and quantitative methodologies, approaching gender role differences, the use of climate information services and impact assessment in agriculture. Manuel holds an MD in economics from the National University of La Plata, Argentina…
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Athena Padilla
Partnerships & Communication Liaison
Athena Padilla is a Partnerships & Communication Liaison Officer in the Global Partnerships Unit at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT, based in Rome. She plays a key role in supporting large-scale bilateral initiatives funded by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs under the Mattei Plan for Africa. In this position, Athena oversees communication activities, organizes high-level consultations, and engages key stakeholders across Tunisia…
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Obadiah Mwangi
Research associate
Obadiah Mwangi Maina is a dedicated agronomist and environmental resource manager with over seven years of expertise in advancing sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation. His proficiency spans agronomy, data collection, and the implementation of innovative farming technologies, especially in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). With practical skills in water management, drip irrigation, and system installation, Obadiah has consistently supported smallholder farmers…
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Sebastian Sanchez Rincon
Research Associate
Sebastian Sanchez Rincon is a biologist and master in sustainable development with an emphasis on food sovereignty, with experience in designing and implementing biotechnological solutions for the valorisation of agro-food sector waste and the generation of value-added byproducts.
I have worked on projects that integrate circular economy as a strategic axis, addressing political, social, environmental, and economic challenges in various productive sectors. I have…
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Juan José Mora Brito
Research Associate
Soy ingeniero electrónico, egresado de la Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali, y actualmente formo parte de la división de biotecnología de la Alianza Bioversity CIAT, bajo la dirección del Dr. Michael Selvaraj. Mi trabajo se enfoca en desarrollar herramientas digitales basadas en inteligencia artificial para la detección de enfermedades en cultivos, con especial énfasis en el banano. Estas herramientas forman parte del proyecto Alerta y la iniciativa Plant Health del…
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Daniel Aja
Visiting Researcher
Daniel Aja is a passionate environmental scientist dedicated to advancing sustainable land-use practices. He holds a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree in Soil Science & Environmental Management from Ebonyi State University, Nigeria (2011). He earned a master’s degree in environmental science (Energy & Climate Change) from Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia (2018), and a Ph.D. in Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana (2023). Daniel…
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Quoc Nguyen
Senior Research Associate
Quoc graduated with a MSc in Human Ecology at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium). After his Master’s, Quoc worked as a researcher in the field of natural resource management and community development. Since 2019, Quoc has been a PhD candidate at Wageningen University & Research, The Netherlands. His PhD research focuses on the cross-level linkages between local food practices and global and national agri-food transition dynamics.
Quoc’s research interests cover the…
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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…
