Staff profiles
Our key asset at IRRI is our staff of about 1,300. We recruit our science and professional leaders internationally and they are considered among the best in the world in their fields. They are supported by nationally recruited staff that bring their expertise, local knowledge, and skills to IRRI.
In this staff profile section we highlight some of our staff. If you are a staff member and would like your staff profile published please contact us.
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Septiningsih, Endang
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Septi is a molecular geneticist and breeder on abiotic stress tolerance.
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Ndayiragije, Alexis
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Alexis is leading all aspects of IRRI's breeding work in East anf Southern Africa (ESA).
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Hay, Fiona
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Fiona is a seed physiologist who ensures International Rice Genebank procedures are optimized for effective seed conservation.
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Nelson, Andrew
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Andy is a geographer and is responsible for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) group at IRRI. -
Htwe, Nyo Me
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Nyo Me is a PhD affiliate student at IRRI who is involved in ecologically-based rodent management. -
Heong, Kong Luen
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K.L. is a senior scientist at IRRI responsible for research on arthropod ecology and Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
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IRRI Organizational Structure
(2012)
IRRI Organizational Structure
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Director General (Robert Zeigler)
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GRiSP Director (Bas Bouman)
Deputy Director General for Research (Achim Dobermann)
Deputy Director General for Communications and Partnerships (Bruce Tolentino)
Deputy Director General for Management Services (Norm Macdonald)
- DDG for Research
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Achim Dobermann, Deputy Director General for Research, leads priority-setting in research and applying scientific approaches to increase productivity and sustainability of rice-based systems. He directs IRRI’s multidisciplinary research programs and discipline-oriented divisions and enhances ties with partners in rice research. These partners include national agricultural research and extension systems (NARES), advanced agricultural research institutes (ARIs), nongovernment organizations (NGOs), and the private sector. He also oversees the preparation of project proposals for special funding and is in charge of enhancing IRRI’s relationship with its investor community, in coordination with the Donor Relations and Projects Coordination (DRPC).
- Genetic Resources Center
- C4 Rice Center
- Seed Health Unit
Program 2: Varietal improvement
Program 3: Sustainable production systems
Program 5: Targeting and policy
Program 6: Rice sector development
- DDG for Communications and Partnerships
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Bruce Tolentino, Deputy Director General for Communications and Partnerships, directs the following organizational units:
Director for External Relations
- Development Office
- Donor Relations and Projects Coordination
- Innovations Management Unit
- Events, Visitors, and Exhibits Office
National Program Relations
Public Relations
Communication and Publications Services
Host Country and Community Relations Office
Legal Services - DDG for Management Services
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Norm Macdonald, Deputy Director General for Management Services, oversees and manages the following organizational units:
Director for Human Resource Services
Chief Information Officer
Controller
Supply Chain Services
Transport Services
Safety and Security Services
Food And Housing Services
Physical Plant Services
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