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[1] Prof. Alfred Maroyi [South Africa] is Full Professor in the Department of Biotechnology and Biological Sciences, University of Fort Hare, South Africa. He holds a PhD in Ethnobotany and Plant Systematics from Wageningen University, the Netherlands. He has published over 200 articles in peer-reviewed journals. His research focus is on plants-people relationships, ethnobotany, phytochemical and pharmacological properties of plant species. He also conducts research on plant ecology, plant systematics, biodiversity conservation and ethnobiology, that is, local environmental knowledge (LEK) systems, folk perceptions, uses and management of wild and cultivated plants.
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Functional and medicinal properties of Searsia undulata (Kuni-bush): A narrative review
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[2] Mr. Placide Uwimana [Rwanda] holds a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from Moi University, Kenya. He is an assistant lecturer in the department of Rural Development and Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine at University of Rwanda. He teaches microeconomics, macroeconomics, environmental economics, econometrics. Also, he served as an academic secretary in the department of Rural Development and Agribusiness in ISAE. Placide has published journal articles in various international peer-reviewed journals. His areas of research interest are export, income, poverty alleviation, natural resources, growth economics. Currently, he is doing PhD in Agricultural Economics, at the Egerton University, Kenya.
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Stochastic dominance levels and their effects on cash crops diversification
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[3] Mr. Mokgoshi John Mamashila [South Africa] is a lecturer at the University of South Africa, in the Department of Agriculture and Animal Health within the agricultural Economics Stream. He holds BCom Economics, Agricultural Economics Honours, Master’s in Agricultural Economics, and Master of Economics degrees from various Universities. He is currently completing his PhD in Agricultural Economics at the University of South Africa. He has 8 years of teaching experience in the field of agricultural economics. He is also active in research, community engagement projects, and supervision of postgraduate students.
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Sugar production and exports trend analyses, the basis for informed competitive trade policies: The case of South Africa within the tripartite free trade area
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[4] Dr. Beatrice Icheria [Kenya] is currently based in Austria as a social worker. Her research expertise lies mainly in food security at household levels. Her passion of work is working with vulnerable groups such as needy women, elderly people and persons with disabilities. From 2012 to 2021, she worked as a lecturer of Social Work and Community Development with the Ministry of Education, Kenya. From 2012, I taught Social Work and Community Development at North Eastern Province Technical Institute, Garissa (currently a national institution). From 2015-2021, I taught the same subjects at Coast Institute of Technology, Voi, also currently a national polytechnic. As a lecturer, her roles were teaching, exam control and quality management. Her postgraduate qualifications are PhD Humanities (General) from the University of Pretoria, South Africa and MSc. Community Resource Management and Extension from Kenyatta University, Kenya.
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Practice guidelines in relation to key informants’ perspectives on food security among female-headed households in Kenya: A case of Voi Division in Taita-Taveta County, Kenya
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[5] Prof. Bulkaini [Indonesia] Obtained a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science at the University of Mataram in 1985. In 1996 obtained a Master's degree in Agriculture at the Faculty of Animal Science, Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta. In 2021 obtained a Doctorate in Animal Production at the Faculty of Animal Science, Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali. In 2022 obtained an academic position as Professor in the Field of Animal Production Science. In 1987, he was appointed as a lecturer at the Faculty of Animal Science, University until now. Active as a reviewer in international journals Q3 and Q4.
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The quality and organoleptic value of Taliwang chicken dishes based on age of slaughter
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[6] Mr. Manaf K. Muhammad [Iraq] is a lecturer at Al-Nahrain University, Baghdad, and College of Agriculture, University of Samarra. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture from Baghdad University and a MSc. in Mushroom Production from Tikrit University. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Plant Micropropagation and Tissue Culture. He has published several studies and is active in research on mushroom biotechnology and plant propagation. He is also available for scientific collaboration and evaluation in his field of expertise.
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Comparison of growth characteristics and yield of two types of oyster mushroom (Pleurotus spp.) on different simple and complex cellulosic residues
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[7] Dr. Luhut Sihombing, M.P. [Indonesia] is a faculty member at the Faculty of Agriculture, Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) and an expert in agribusiness and agricultural economics. Born in Sidikalang on October 8, 1965, he has dedicated his career to teaching, research, and community development in agriculture. His expertise includes agricultural marketing, economic feasibility studies, and supply chain analysis. He has published numerous studies on agricultural trade, pricing policies, and farm management. Actively involved in academic conferences and social programs, he contributes to sustainable agricultural development and agribusiness education.
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A review of the future of agromedicine in Indonesia: Economic impact and business development insight
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[8] Prof. Kwaku Adomako [Ghana] is an academician at the Department of Animal Science, KNUST, Kumasi, Ghana. He is a poultry production and management expert with over eighteen years of experience in the Ghanaian Poultry Industry. He holds a PhD in Animal Breeding and Genetics. Prof. Adomako has over 100 scientific publications in refereed journals and conference proceedings. He has taught and supervised several postgraduate and undergraduate students within the past thirteen years. He serves as an external assessor for several Universities in Ghana and abroad including the University of Lome, Togo, and the University of Fort Hare, South Africa.
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Evaluation of zerofly hermetic and polypropylene bags for preserving maize for improved layer production in Ghana
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[9] Mr. Elphus Mkhwebane [South Africa] is qualified meat inspector with a National Diploma and later obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health from Tshwane University of Technology (TUT), in Pretoria South Africa. He later obtained a Masters degree (cum laude) from TUT. He is a lecturer specializing in meat science at TUT for 11 years and joined VGL Dimensions, a company that specializes in microbiological testing of food and meat. He is currently enrolled for a PhD program.
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A global perspective on the influence of grass-fed cattle in relation to meat safety and quality: A review
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[10] Ms. Susana Emefa Fiadey [Ghana] holds an MPhil in Radiation Processing (Food Science and Post-harvest) and a BSc in Agriculture (Animal Science) from the University of Ghana. Susana has valuable experience through internships she undertook at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Food Safety and Control Laboratory, Vienna-Austria. Her internship focused on radiation technology applications in food authenticity and preservation. Susana is pursuing her PhD at the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Quebec, Canada. She has practical skills in animal care, farm operations, and agricultural management and is passionate about integrating scientific knowledge with hands-on experience to promote sustainable agriculture.
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Knowledge and perception of stakeholders on the utilization of African nutmeg (Monodora myristica) in Accra, Ghana
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[11] Ing. Tarsila Tuesta Chavez [Peru] is a Chemical Engineer from the Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI), with a PhD in Science and Chemistry from UNI and a Master’s degree in Food Technology and Agroindustry from the Universidad Nacional Federico Villarreal. She is the head of the Food Research Group (GIA-FIQT-UNI), dedicated to advancing food security. With over 10 years of experience in basic and applied research across various fields such as dairy products, nectars, compotes, fermentation, cocoa derivatives, biofilms for barrier applications, food additives designed to extend shelf life using nanomaterials, among others. Additionally, experienced in trout farming management, promoting sustainable aquaculture and innovation in the agro-industrial sector.
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Production and characterization of pectin from prickly pear (Opuntia ficus-indica) peel by organic acid extraction using response surface methodology
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[12] Dr. Arthertone Jere [Zambia] is a renowned Zambian fisheries and aquaculture expert. He holds a PhD in Fisheries and Aquaculture Science from Lilongwe University. With 20 years of experience, he has worked with the Zambian government and various organizations. Currently, he is a Lecturer of Fish Genetics and Breeding and Executive Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science and Open Learning at Kapasa Makasa University, leveraging his expertise to shape the next generation of fisheries and aquaculture professionals. |
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Ingredient selection for aquaculture feeds in Muchinga Province, Zambia
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[13] Oloyede Waliyat Olaide [South Africa] is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Extension & Rural Development, University of Pretoria, South Africa. She holds an MSc in Development Management (Public Economic Management & Finance) from University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. She received a research grant from the Africa Rice/National Cereals Research Institute (NCRI) to pursue an MSc in Agricultural Economics from University of Ilorin, Nigeria. Her PhD research focuses on the European Union's Innofood Africa project where she examines the commercialization potential of underutilized crops (Bambara groundnut, cowpeas & Orange-fleshed sweet potato) for food and nutrition security in South Africa. |
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Constraints to the value chain activities of bambara groundnut, cowpeas and orange-fleshed sweet potatoes in Mpumalanga, South Africa
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[14] Fadwa Hammouh [Jordan] is an Assistant Professor at the Nutrition and Health Psychology/ Faculty of Health Sciences / American University of Madaba, Madaba- Jordan. She was the former Head of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at American University of Madaba. She is a PhD holder in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from University of Jordan-Amman-Jordan. She is interested in the area of human and clinical nutrition, including type 2 diabetes mellitus, macronutrients and micronutrients, obesity, and functional foods. She is the Head of the Scientific Committee of the Jordanian Dietitians Association. |
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Obesity: is it a common health problem among faculty members at the university? A cross-sectional study
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