Karim Maredia

Dr. Karim Maredia is a Professor and Assistant Dean at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture & Natural Resources (CANR), where he serves as Director of International Programs. His roles include leading global initiatives in agricultural technology transfer, biosafety, and international development. He has extensive experience in over 60 countries, focusing on human resource development and institutional capacity building.

Education and Prior Experience: Holds a doctoral degree (honoris causa) from Peru's University of Ricardo Palma. Previously worked at CIMMYT in Mexico as a research scientist. Served on the African Union's High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies since 2017.

Research Interests: Prioritizes global food security, agricultural biotechnology, biosafety frameworks, precision agriculture in developing nations, and home gardens for nutrition resilience. He emphasizes technology transfer, policy advocacy, and empowering scholars from low-income regions.

Key Projects: Led the Feed the Future Global Biotech Potato Partnership, developed international training programs at MSU, and co-edited eight books on agricultural extension and biotechnology. Recent collaborations include partnerships with India-based organizations to enhance Africa and Asia's agricultural education systems.

Awards: Honorary doctorate from Peru (2009), Fellow of India's NAAS (2020s), and multiple international recognitions for contributions to global agricultural development.

Grants and Advising: Manages CANR's international programs budget and oversees global scholar cohorts. His grants focus on bridging knowledge gaps in biotechnology and biosafety across Africa, South Asia, and Central Asia.

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with CANR's Food Security Group, World Technology Access Program, and Precision Agriculture initiatives. Collaborates closely with the Department of Entomology on pest management strategies.