Kazuki Saito

Kazuki Saito (PhD) is an agronomist employed by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), based in the Philippines. He is leading the Sustainable Soils sub-unit under Sustainable Impact through Rice-based Systems department. He has more than 20 years of research experience in Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. Prior to joining IRRI in July 2023, he worked for 17 years as rice agronomist in Africa Rice Center. His expertise is in agronomy and soil and nutrient management in rice-based farming systems. He has authored and co-authored more than 120 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, such as the Louis Malassis International Scientific Prize for Young Promising Scientists and the Niigata International Food Award, underscoring his leadership in the field. He received his PhD degree in Agriculture from Kyoto University, Japan in 2005.