I am a globally experienced plant scientist with 13+ years of expertise in crop improvement, plant breeding, and the integration of genomics and bioinformatics. My research focuses on developing climate-resilient crops through genetic diversity and broad adaptation, supporting sustainable food systems worldwide. I have worked with leading institutions in Canada, Morocco, Italy, and India [Université Laval, CÉROM, ICARDA, University of Bologna, ICRISAT, ICAR].
Beyond research, I contribute to science communication through @grasspeanet, advocating for climate-smart crops like grasspea. My contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards [WIT-BGRI Award, Mitacs Accelerate Fellowship, Beachell-Borlaug Scholarship, Vavilov-Frankel Fellowship], along with several international travel awards. As Vice President/ board member of the Borlaug Training Foundation and co-organizer at Bioingene, I mentor early-career scientists and foster global collaboration. Multilingual and adaptable, I bring a forward-thinking approach to advancing sustainable agriculture.