Dr. Anthony Shelton

Professor at Cornell University

Anthony Shelton is an applied insect ecologist Professor at Cornell University who works on developing knowledge for national and international insect pest management programs. He works with public and private sectors but more closely with regulatory agencies and public policy issues in agriculture. Since 2015, he has been the Director of a USAID-funded project for insect-resistant eggplant in Bangladesh and the Philippines. He was recognized with many prestigious awards such as IPM Team Award (2013) Entomological Society of America, L. O. Howard Award (2011) Eastern Branch Entomological Society of America, Outstanding New Extension Publication (2011) NYS Assoc. of Ag Agents, Plenary Speaker (2011) Entomological Society of Canada.

Dr. Jiban Krishna Biswas

National Consultant at International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)

Mahaletchumy Arujanan works as the Executive Director at Malaysian Biotechnology Information Center (MABIC). She was listed as the 100 most influential person in biotechnology in the world by Scientific American WorldView in 2015. She was also listed as Women in Biotechnology Law and Regulation in 2015 by Biotechnology Law Report. In addition, she is a recipient of 2010 TWAS Regional Prize for Public Understanding of Science for East, Southeast Asia and Pacific Region. She sits on various panels and committees at both the national and international level; and is a regular speaker at biotechnology events.

Dr. Mahaletchumy Arujanan

Executive Director at Malaysian Biotechnology Information Center (MABIC)

Mahaletchumy Arujanan works as the Executive Director at Malaysian Biotechnology Information Center (MABIC). She was listed as the 100 most influential person in biotechnology in the world by Scientific American WorldView in 2015. She was also listed as Women in Biotechnology Law and Regulation in 2015 by Biotechnology Law Report. In addition, she is a recipient of 2010 TWAS Regional Prize for Public Understanding of Science for East, Southeast Asia and Pacific Region. She sits on various panels and committees at both the national and international level; and is a regular speaker at biotechnology events.

Dr. Ronnie Coffman

Professor at Cornell University

Ronnie Coffman serves as International Professor of Plant Breeding and Director of International Programs of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. He also serves as Principal Investigator of the Agricultural Biotechnology Support Project (ABSPII), the Durable Rust Resistance in Wheat project, the Agricultural Innovations Partnership, and the NextGen Cassava Project. Previous positions include Associate Dean for Research and Director, Cornell University Agricultural Experiment Station; Chair of the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, and Plant Breeder at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Coffman is the recipient of the 2013 World Agriculture Prize.

Dr. Sarah Davidson Evanega

Professor at Cornell University

Sarah Davidson Evanega serves as International Professor of Plant Breeding (adjunct) and Senior Associate Director of International Programs of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University. She is the Sr. Associate Director of the Durable Rust Resistance in Wheat Project a 66 million dollar project funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the UK Department for International Development that is based in International Programs (IP-CALS) at Cornell University, but involves project partners from over 20 institutions around the world, all working together to protect the world’s wheat from stem rust. Sarah also leads IP-CALS gender working group, AWARE (Advancing Women in Agriculture through Research and Education.

Vijay K Ragavan

Chairman of Sathguru Management Consultants

Vijay K Ragavan is the chairman of Sathguru Management Consultants firm established to integrate proficiencies in science and management to help create and nurture innovative enterprises, by adopting next generation technologies. He is a Chartered Accountant and a certified Management Consultant. He has helped structure governance and leadership models for global consortiums, corporate enterprises and non-profit organizations. For over two decades, he has led several collaborative partnerships in research, technology transfer and regional capacity building with Cornell University for the Asian region. He is a member of the International Advisory Committee of AUTM and Honorary President of the Society for Technology Management (STEM), the Indian association of technology management professionals. He is also a fellow member of Institute of Management Consultants of India and he is on the advisory board of Cornell Center for Hospitality Research.