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Regional Professorial Chair Grant Awardees

Get to know more about the SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grant awardees who dedicated their lives in the academe and in the field of agriculture. The journey of the awardees, their hopes and hard work, not only contributed to the region’s development but also in shaping the young minds who will soon fill in the ranks of the agricultural sector.

SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grant
AY 2024-2025

Food Science

Turning Waste into Wealth
How Dr. Sarana Sommano champions sustainable agriculture and food innovation in Thailand

Parasitology

The Fight against Parasites
Dr. Vachel Gay V. Paller bridges science and public health in the Philippines

    Drivers of Agricultural Innovation

    SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grant AY 2023-2024

    Sustainable Farming Systems

    Intertwining teaching, research, and a passion for sustainable agriculture with Assoc. Prof. He Jie

    Land and Water Resources Management

    Promoting education, research, and community development with Prof. Dr. Orlando Balderama

      Revolutionizing Agriculture

      SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grant AY 2022-2023

      Imaging Technology and Remote Sensing

      The Future of Farming with Universiti Putra Malaysia's Dr. Siti Khairunniza Bejo

      Remote Sensing and Geomatics Engineering

      Pushing the boundaries with Universiti Putra Malaysia's Dr. Helmi Zulhaidi Mohd Shafri

      Pathology/ Zoonotic Disease

      Empowering the Community with Khon Kaen University's Dr. Sirikachorn Tangkawattana

      Mycology

      The Science and Art of Mushroom Farming with Central Luzon State University'S Dr. Renato G. Reyes

        Re-inventing the Face of Agriculture

        SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grant AY 2021-2022

        Agricultural Technology and Innovation

        Transforming Waste into Wealth with Universiti Putra Malaysia's Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohamed Thariq Bin Haji Hameed Sultan

        Agricultural Technology and Innovation

        Conquering challenges with Institut Pertanian Bogor's Prof. Dr. Khaswar Syamsu

        Agricultural Technology and Innovation

        Plantation Management using AI Technology with Universiti Teknologi Malaysia's Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Zool Hilmi Ismail

          Making a Difference in Agriculture

          SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grant AY 2020-2021

          Agricultural Chemistry

          Innovation towards Food Security with Dr. Felix M. Salas

          Agricultural Extension and Development

          Navigating multiple roles in the field with UPM's Dr. Norsida Man

          Agricultural Mechanization and Post-harvest Engineering

          Cultivating the youth's passion with Universiti Putra Malaysia's Dr. Nazmi Mat Nawi

          Food Microbiology and Biotechnology

          Passion for Innovation with Dr. Shuhaimi Mustafa

          Agriculture and Food Engineering

          Bringing the Youth Closer to the Community with Dr. Anchasa Pramuanjaroenkij

          Precision Agriculture/Smart Farming

          Enabling SUCs' Four-Fold Functions with Mariano Marcos State University's Dr. Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Jr.