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
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sarana Sommano
Turning Waste into Wealth
How Dr. Sarana Sommano champions sustainable agriculture and food innovation in Thailand
Prof. Dr. Vachel Gay V. Paller
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
Assoc. Prof. Dr. He Jie
Intertwining teaching, research, and a passion for sustainable agriculture with Assoc. Prof. He Jie
Prof. Dr. Orlando Balderama
Promoting education, research, and community development with Prof. Dr. Orlando Balderama
Revolutionizing Agriculture
SEARCA Regional Professorial Chair Grant AY 2022-2023
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Siti Khairunniza Bejo
The Future of Farming with Universiti Putra Malaysia's Dr. Siti Khairunniza Bejo
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Helmi Zulhaidi Mohd Shafri
Pushing the boundaries with Universiti Putra Malaysia's Dr. Helmi Zulhaidi Mohd Shafri
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sirikachorn Tangkawattana
Empowering the Community with Khon Kaen University's Dr. Sirikachorn Tangkawattana
Prof. Dr. Renato G. Reyes
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
Dr. Mohamed Thariq Bin Haji Hameed Sultan
Transforming Waste into Wealth with Universiti Putra Malaysia's Prof. Ir. Ts. Dr. Mohamed Thariq Bin Haji Hameed Sultan
Dr. Khaswar Syamsu
Conquering challenges with Institut Pertanian Bogor's Prof. Dr. Khaswar Syamsu
Dr. Zool Hilmi Ismail
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
Dr. Norsida binti Man
Navigating multiple roles in the field with UPM's Dr. Norsida Man
Dr. Nazmi Mat Nawi
Cultivating the youth's passion with Universiti Putra Malaysia's Dr. Nazmi Mat Nawi
Dr. Shuhaimi Mustafa
Passion for Innovation with Dr. Shuhaimi Mustafa
Dr. Anchasa Pramuanjaroenkij
Bringing the Youth Closer to the Community with Dr. Anchasa Pramuanjaroenkij
Dr. Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Jr.
Enabling SUCs' Four-Fold Functions with Mariano Marcos State University's Dr. Virgilio Julius P. Manzano, Jr.