Prof Mark Wuddivira Professor Mark Wuddivira is the Dean of the Faculty of Food and Agriculture at The University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Augustine, and a Professor of Agri-Environmental Soil Physics. He also serves as the President and a Fellow of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS) and is a member of the International Science Council’s (ISC) Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Liaison Committee. An internationally recognized expert in agricultural and environmental sciences, Professor Wuddivira’s research focuses on soil physical management and the sustainable use of humid tropical ecosystems. His work has been widely published in leading international journals, and he is frequently invited to deliver keynote speeches and expert presentations at high-level UN, ISC, Latin America, and Caribbean meetings. In addition to his ongoing academic contributions, he has also served as a Visiting Lecturer/Researcher at top international institutions, with his longest tenure being from May 2018 to May 2019 at the Faculty of Natural and Environmental Sciences, University of Koblenz-Landau, Germany. Professor Wuddivira has played a pivotal role in advancing a comprehensive interdisciplinary research programme that integrates plant and soil science, driving innovation and research dissemination both regionally and internationally. In recognition of his significant contributions, he was awarded the Principal’s Research Award as the Most Outstanding Faculty Researcher in 2023. A leading figure in the academic and scientific communities, particularly in advancing science, technology, and innovation for sustainable development in SIDS, Professor Wuddivira champions the transformation of the agri-food system to ensure food security and resilient development for these vulnerable regions. He holds a Ph.D. in Soil Science and a Graduate Certificate in University Teaching and Learning from UWI, as well as a BSc in Agriculture and an MSc in Soil Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria. He also earned an International Graduate Certification from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. In addition to his academic and research roles, Professor Wuddivira chairs the Editorial Board of the journal Tropical Agriculture and is an Associate Editor of the Journal of Plant Nutrition and Soil Science (Wiley). He serves on various steering committees and advisory boards, including the Caribbean WaterNet/CAPNET UNDP, the Cocoa Research Centre at UWI, and the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI). He is also a member of the Advisory Council for the Transformation of Agri-Food Systems (CATSA) at the Inter- American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and chairs the Consortium of Universities in the Caribbean Communities involved in Agricultural Education and Research (CUCAER).
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