Indu Jaganath in the last 30 years has been attached to the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute. where she started off her research in the field of pollination biology and biodiversity of tropical crops. Her main achievement other than setting up a collection /germplasm of 300 species of medicinal plants at MARDI Serdang was to author a book entitled “The Green Pharmacy of Malaysia”. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at in the field of botany at University Malaya and Master of Science from the University of California, Riverside in the field of Plant Science. In 2005, she received her PhD at University of Glasgow in the field of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry. Her current research is focused on the discovery of chemically and biologically active natural products in tropical plants. She is using metabolomics approach to understand and delineate the metabolic pathways involved in the production of these biologically active compounds. With the incorporation of genomics tools, she is currently focusing on agricultural nutrigenomics, where high throughput screening techniques for the identification and validatation of health benefits of phytonutrients in herbs and fruits has been developed. She was recently awarded the best scientist award in 2014 by her organization.

Agricultural Plant Science, Food Science, Plant Fertilization, Animal and Human Nutrition.

He graduated from the University of Tokyo, Department of Biochemistry, School of Science in 1974. He joined the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan, in 1981 and worked in the research staff for 27 years. He took his doctor’s degree at The Tohoku University in 1989. He continued his research into rice quality and processing, and was promoted to the head of the quality laboratory in 1990. He managed food research as a director of Food Science and Utilization Division at the National Food Research Institute from 2005 until 2008. He retired from MAFF and moved to Niigata University in 2008. He now majors in cereal science and processing, specializing in, quality assay and processing of rice grains. He is currently doing research into rice processing, for example, bio-functional rice bread, rice noodles, and rice cake. He has published more than 260 papers on cereal science and utilization, and he got the prizes for outstanding papers on rice qualities, PCR technology of rice authentications, and the development of bio-functional rice bread, etc.

cereal science and processing, quality assay and processing of rice grains, bio-functional rice bread, rice noodles, and rice cake, PCR technology of rice authentications.

Currently a Professor in Postharvest Physiology and Technology at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus, Prof Asgar, is the founding director of the 'Centre of Excellence for Postharvest Biotechnology' at the University of Nottingham, a research group deemed for great success in its field and great impact beyond. With a range of postharvest students under his guidance and supervision, Prof Asgar has set the grounds for pioneering and innovative research in the field of edible coatings and films for postharvest biology. Additionally, he is constantly involved in the progress of science within postharvest biology as a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Asian Journal of Microbiology, Biotechnology and Environmental Sciences as well as the International Journal of Ecology, Environment and Conservation.

Pre-harvest, Post-harvest, Control fruit quality and storage life, Phytochemical properties of exotic fruits and vegetables

EDUCATION, ACADEMIC ADVISORS and Positions held: Diplom: 1973 University of Hannover (Horticulture) Ph.D.: 1976 University Hannover, Soil Science (Advisor: Prof. Dr. Dr hc. K.H. Hartge ) Habilitation: 1981 Technical University Berlin, Soil Science (Advisor: Prof. Dr. Dr hc. H .P. Blume) 1982- 1987 Professor for Soil Science, University Bayreuth 1988- 1998 Professor for Soil Science and Soil Protection (C3), Christian Albrechts University Kiel since 1.Oct.1998 Professor for Soil Science (Chair C4) at the Institute for Plant Nutrition and Soil Science, Christian Albrechts University Kiel AWARDS and FELLOWHIPS: Honorary Member: Soil Science Society of Romania ,Romanian Academy of agriculture and forestry science Fellow award 2005 of the American Soil Science Society, Fellow award 2006 of the American Society of Agronomy, Honary doctor of the University of Applied Sciences and environment, Iasi, Romania 2012 Honary Professor of the Polytechnical University Lublin, Poland 2014 RESEARCH COLLABORATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS, extended visits: in China, Chile, Australia, Poland, USA, Brasil MAJOR PROFESSIONALACTIVITIES: President of the German Soil Science Society (2008-2011) President of the International Union Soil Science (IUSS) (2014- 2016) Chief Editor: Soil and Tillage Research TEACHING AND RESEARCH SUPERVISION OF PHD AND POSTDOC STUDENTS: 51 finished PhD –Students ; 3 Habilitations MEMBERSHIPS: German Soil Science Society (since 1974) International Union Soil Sciences (since 1974) International Soil and Tillage Research Organization Soil Science Society America European Geophysical Union Publications: a) books and monographs, 22 b) papers in refereed international journals, >320 c) refereed book chapters and reviews, 106 d) refereed, published conference papers approx. 100 e) conference papers; >200

soil mechanics: stress strain effects in structured soils, soil structure effects, chemical as well as hydraulic processes in structured soils, coupled processes in structured unsaturated soils, waste deposit management capping systems, soil tillage effects on soil properties and functions, chemical and biological aspects of soil aggregates, carbon sequestration,

She completed a BSc (Agric.) (Hons.) in 1981 at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. Thereafter she gained expertise in numerous agricultural enterprises such as Feedlot & extensive Beef Production, Dairy Production, Pig production and wildlife farming. In 2000 she was appointed as Animal Science Lecturer at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University in South Africa. She enrolled for a Master’s Degree in 2001. The research focussed on the replacement of corn with small grains such as barley and wheat. It also included in vitro digestion rate of roughages. She was later appointed as Program Coordinator for the Agricultural Program and have 8 years’ experience. She received numerous awards over the last 15 years such as the Faculty Emerging Researcher of the year 2006, Faculty Researcher of the year 2007, Faculty Teacher of the Year 2009, NMMU Teacher of the year 2009, and runner-up in an innovation technology competition (acidosis related) in 2013. She has presented research papers in Brazil (Porto Allegra), France (Grenoble) and the South African Society for Animal Scientists (SASAS) conferences. She has supervised post graduate students and am currently involved with a study on flocculation of UHT milk.

Dairy cow(ruminant) nutrition, Animal breeding and genetics, animal nutrition and reproduction, Animal Production Science, livestock farming systems, sustainability and natural resource management

Lack of clean water to meet society’s needs is recognized as one of the major challenges of modern times by the National Academy of Engineering. Dr. Chaubey’s research is focused on improving water quality and watershed management by integrating field data collection and mathematical modeling, and developing simulation models and tools that will guide policy decision makers, watershed managers, conservation specialists and farmers. Dr. Chaubey is unique in his integration of simulation modeling and innovative field research to improve our understanding of various rainfall-runoff and pollutant transport processes at field, stream reach and watershed scales. Dr. Chaubey is leading efforts nationally and internationally in quantifying how land use changes due to recent demand for biofuel production, agricultural intensification, and urbanization will impact water availability, water quality, and ecosystem services. His research improves watershed management decisions so that resource allocations and resulting water quality improvements can be optimized. Dr. Chaubey has published more than 400 research articles, including 105 peer reviewed journal articles and more than 180 technical papers in various conferences, and has given 50 invited presentations at various regional, national, and international conferences. He has won numerous honors and awards including New Holland Young Researcher Award, ADS/Hancor Soil and Water Conservation Award, Purdue Agricultural Research Award, Purdue University Faculty Scholar, Seed for Success Award, and Outstanding Research Award.

Ecohydrology, Source Pollution Engineering, Future of Water Resources, Design in Biological Engineering, Natural Resources Engineering, Nonpoint Source Pollution Engineering, Modeling and Simulation, NPS Pollution Control and Modeling,

More than 30 years experience in the field of Agricultural Engineering and presently Dean, College of Agri. Engg. & Technology, Hisar (India). Completed research projects on watershed management, hydrology, pressurized irrigation and greenhouse technology. Life member of World Association of Soil and Water Conservation, Indian Society of Agricultural Engineers and Fellow, Institution of Engineers (India) and Indian Water Resources Society. Attended International course on ‘Hydrometeorology’ at Israel. Participated in International conference at Belgium and Thailand and chaired a technical session. Served as Head, Dept. of Agricultural Engineering in Eritrea (Africa) and taught as Professor in Libya. Published more than 30 research papers and edited a book on ‘Post Harvest Management and Value Addition’. Received awards in Paper Presentation, Appreciation Certificates; National Fellows and Society Awards. Member of many national committees of Department of Science and Technology and Indian Council of Agricultural Research. Referee and Reviewer of national and International journals.

watershed management, hydrology, pressurized irrigation, greenhouse technology, Soil and Water Conservation Planning,

Benmeziane Dr Farida, teacher - researcher at the Agronomy Department, Faculty of Natural Sciences and Life. University of El-Tarf, Algeria. She got my engineering degree in June 2005 at the University of Bejaia, Algeria. The Magister degree in 2008 issued by the same university. Currently I have my doctorate degree in Plant Biology, obtained in June 2015 at the University of Annaba, Algeria. I am a teacher at the University of El-Tarf since December 2009, She taught several modules such as Food Technology, Nutrition, Packaging, Food Toxicology, ... etc. She currently supervising 3 pairs Master 2 in product quality and food safety. She own 08 publications whose 07 in international journals 07 and 01 in a national journal. My Areas of interest: Food Technology, Biochemistry, especially natural antioxidants foods including polyphenols.

Food Technology, Biochemistry, Especially natural antioxidant foods Including polyphenols.

Prof Abbyssinia Mushunje is currently a Full Professor of Agricultural Economics at the University Of Fort Hare South Africa. He is also the Head of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension at the same university. Prof Mushunje is the Eastern Cape Provincial Coordinator of Economic Education in South Africa. He received his BSc Agricultural Economics (Hons) from the University of Zimbabwe in 1991, before obtaining and MSC and PhD in Agricultural Economics from the University of Fort Hare in 2001 and 2005 respectively. His most recent research has been focussing on the following; land reform, farm efficiency, food security, climate change, ecotourism, food systems; etc. He has published about 40 papers in international peer reviewed journals. To date he has successfully supervised 25 Masters and 11 PhD students.

Agricultural Economics

Dr. S. S. Siwach, presently working as Director of Research at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar did his Doctoral in Plant Breeding with specialization in Plant Breeding and Genetics & Seed Technology in 1995. He also looked after the Extension activities as Director Extension Education. He has undergone trainings in the relevant field of his specialization. He contributed in the development of first GMS line and on the basis developed first GMS hybrid in the country in AAH-1 in Gossypium Arboreum L. as well as in the development of first GMS bases Gossypium hirsutum hybrid HHH 287. Dr. Siwach started seed production of the varieties as well as parents of hybrids at farmer’s field. He contributed in the development of newer varieties /hybrids of Cotton having better seed cotton yield with resistance/ tolerance to abiotic as well as biotic stress and better fibre quality. Dr. Siwach is also responsible for the screening and evaluation of recommended Bt. Cotton hybrids. Crop varieties and hybrids of CCS HAU has been registered with PPV & FR as well as with NBPGR. A number of MoUs with different seed companies and other commercial technologies have been signed during his tenure as Director of Research. He is planning, executing, monitoring and technically evaluating on-going research schemes of different constituent colleges/outreach Research Stations of CCS Haryana Agricultural University. Dr. Siwach has more than 100 research publications in National and International repute of journals. On behalf of the University, he has been nominated on various committees of Haryana Government, Central Government to represent CCS HAU.

Seed production, Hybrids of Cotton, Crop varieties and hybrids,

Dr. R.R. Sharma completed his post graduation from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India during 1994 and qualified ARS-1995 examination with top position. He joined as Scientist in the Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology, IARI, New Delhi in 1997 and worked on mango improvement, high-density planting and strawberry up to 2004 and then shifted to Division of Post Harvest technology, IARI, New Delhi. He has developed six mango hybrids and standardized several farmer-friendly fruit production and postharvest management technologies. He is a recipient of several awards and honors in India. He has also worked as International Mango Registrar (1999-2004) of International Society for Horticultural Science. He is a member, Editorial Board of Scientia Horticulture (The Netherlands), International Journal of Fruit Science (UK), American Journal of Plant Science (USA), Journal of Agriculture Science (USA) and Chief Editor of International Journal of Food processing and Technology (India). He has published about 40 articles in International Journals, 50 in Indian journal, 110 popular articles, 7 books, 5 farm bulletins and several pamphlets.

Major research interests of Dr.R.R. Sharma are, Postharvest physiology & pathology of horticultural crops especially temperate fruits Regulation of ripening and senescence of fruits and vegetables, edible coatings, Safe approaches (bioagents, GRAS) for PHM of fruits and vegetable Pre-harvest management and its effects on PHM & quality of fruits and vegetables.

Dr Yeo Siok Koon possessed her PhD from Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia and is now a senior lecturer in Taylor’s University, Malaysia. Her passion in teaching is recognized where she obtained an award from her institution for excellence teaching and a national award. Before she joined as an academician in Taylor’s University, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher in Korea. Her research work focuses on probiotics and prebiotics. Her main research objective is to develop food products with enhanced functional properties. To date, she has published more than 20 indexed journals and book chapters. She has also genuinely shared her findings and knowledge in various national and international conferences.

Development of probiotics and/or prebiotics dietary adjunct Determination of health beneficial properties of fermented food

Dr. Manjree Agarwal from last 14 years has been working in conducting basic and applied research for development of new technologies, non-chemical methods, innovative processes, new chemicals for stored and horticultural product insect management, with special emphasis on post-harvest plant biosecurity. Area of expertise includes: • Development of innovative, rapid and accurate diagnostic tools based on insect ecology and biology • Management of phosphine resistance insects in grain storage • Exploration of novel non chemical method for control of stored product insect pests • Development of biosecurity tools for potential new incursions of exotic organisms • The role of volatiles in understanding and manipulating plant/pest/microbe interactions with the aim to control incursions and resistance build up to chemicals • Alternatives to methyl bromide for quarantine treatment of grains and horticultural produce. Currently she is working as Post doctorate fellow in post-harvest plant biosecurity and food safety laboratory, Murdoch University, Western Australia. She is currently supervising 12PhD students and has successfully supervised two PhD students.

Developing new novel green and safe chemicals for protection of post-harvest commodity in storage, Looking for fumigants alternative to methyl bromide, Management of phosphine resistance stored grain pests, and Studying chemical ecology between host plant, healthy plant and pest.

Dr. Arun Kumar Pal (Born.01.08.1962) is Head, Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, at Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya (State Agricultural University), Nadia, West Bengal, India where he has been since December, 1997. He received his Ph.D. in Horticulture in Floriculture and Landscaping from the Bidhan Chandra Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya in 1993. From 1988 to 1991 he worked at The Agri. Horticultural Society of India, Kolkata. He also served as Scientist (I.C.A.R.) at Ramkrishina Ashram Krishi Vigyan Kendra during 1995 to 1997. His research interests center on improving Agro-techniques of crops like Tuberose, Marigold, Annuals flower, Foliage plants. He has worked on Organic manure and bio-stimulants to those crops. He has given numerous invited talks on TV & Radio programme, Govt. of West Bengal, State Bank of India (Rural Sector), Director of Extention BCKV and others training programme. Professor Pal is co-author of book Varieties of Horticultural Crops (Agrobios, 2006) and writer of floriculture book chapter and is the author of over forty research papers on Floriculture. Professor Pal is an academic expert of different Indian University and Institutes like Calcutta University, Viswa Bharati, Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bihar Agricultural University. He guided two Ph.D. and eight M.Sc. students. At present he has two PhD and three M.Sc. students. He visited different country like Thailand, Malaysia, Srilanka and Bangladesh. He participated twenty four national and international seminar & symposium(13-National and 11-International).He also participated five winter/summer school. His major contribution in the field of floriculture is to popularization of tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L) variety Prajwal cultivation in the major flower growing area of West Bengal, India.

Agriculture, Horticulture, Crop science, Floriculture, Landscaping