EXECUTIVE MEMBERS
Dr. Damaris Odeny
President
Dr. Damaris Odeny
Vice President
Dr. Damaris Odeny
General Secretary
Prof. Daniel Dzidzienyo
Treasurer
Dr. Ranjana Bhattacharjee
Publications, Information &Fundraising Officer
Professor Eric Yirenkyi Danquah
Eric Yirenkyi Danquah holds a professorship in Plant Genetics at the University of Ghana (UG). He is a former Dean
Prof. Julia Sibiya
President - APBA Julia Sibiya is an Associate Professor in Plant Breeding and the current Dean and Head of School
Professor Eastonce Tendayi Gwata
Eastonce Tendayi Gwata is a specialist in Crop Genetic Improvement with special emphasis on tropical legumes. He previously worked at
Dr. Damaris Achieng Odeny
Damaris Odeny is a plant molecular breeder with global research experience cutting across Africa, Asia, Europe and USA. She has
Dr. Williams Esuma
Williams Esuma is a Senior Research Scientist and cassava breeder at the National Crops Resources Research Institute (NaCRRI). Williams is
Dr. Kumbirai Ivyne Mateva
Kumbirai Ivyne Mateva is an emerging breeder and ecophysiologist dedicated to advancing crop improvement, genetic conservation, and sustainable agriculture. As
Dr. Casper Nyaradzai Kamutando
Casper Nyaradzai Kamutando holds a PhD degree in Genetics from the Center for Microbial Ecology and Genomics, University of Pretoria.
Dr. Ranjana Bhattacharjee
Ranjana Bhattacharjee is a Senior Scientist/Molecular Breeder working in IITA from 2009 mainly focusing her research on genomics-assisted breeding in
Dr Chiedozie Egesi
Chiedozie Egesi is currently the Executive Director of the National Root Crops Research Institute, in Umudike, Nigeria. He has also
Professor Moez Amri
Moez Amri holds a PhD in Biological Sciences and Plant Breeding and an HDR in Agricultural Science and Crop Production.