Prince Addae
Minnesota
Summary
International Agriculture Biotechnologist with over 40 years of experience in crop trait development, regulatory compliance, seed stewardship, and donor-funded agricultural development projects across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific. Expert in biotechnology integration for crops like cowpea, cotton, maize, and rice. Adept at coordinating international partnerships, managing regulatory and biosafety processes, and advocating for technology adoption among smallholder farmers. Proven ability to operate in multicultural environments with a strong track record in project leadership and capacity building.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Consultant
Self-Employed
08.2019 - Current
- Keynote speaker at U.S. Embassy event on 'Agricultural Biotechnology in Mongolia' held in Ulaanbaatar.
Consultant
Cotton Industry in Ethiopia
10.2017 - Current
- Presented on Bt Cotton and participated in panel discussions on commercialization and stewardship with stakeholders in Addis Ababa.
Manager, Biotech Cowpea Project
African Agricultural Technology Foundation
08.2012 - 05.2016
- Led development of biotech cowpea approved for commercialization in Nigeria and Ghana.
- Managed regulatory activities and international partnerships with USA, Australia, and Africa.
- Produced technical reports, work plans, and liaised with donors like USAID and CSIRO.
International Consultant for Cotton Biotechnology
UNIDO
05.2012 - 07.2012
- Coordinated biosafety and planning for biotech cotton introduction in Ghana.
- Built strategic linkages with national institutions and regulators.
Greenhouse Cotton Manager
Bayer Crop Science
05.2011 - 01.2012
- Managed trait incorporation and screening of biotech cotton varieties in controlled environments.
Consultant, International Programs
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
12.2010 - 04.2011
- Advised on regulatory compliance, field trial design, and product development in Africa.
Geneticist/Breeder & Regulatory Agronomy Manager
Monsanto
05.1998 - 06.2010
- Led regulated field experiments for corn and soybean trait development.
- Coordinated applications for USDA and CONABIA regulatory approvals.
- Supported stewardship compliance and African partnerships for biotech cowpea.
Geneticist/Breeder
Monsanto
05.1998 - 08.2007
- Integrated Bt traits into cotton varieties for Burkina Faso, increasing yields 15-35%.
- Developed corn varieties for regulatory approval and enhanced nutritional profiles.
Principal Research Officer, Horticulture
Ministry of Agriculture, Fiji
11.1991 - 05.1996
- Led a US$10M ADB-funded development project.
- Boosted seed production and coordinated bilateral initiatives (USAID, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, Taiwan).
- Improved export fruit quality and post-harvest practices.
Senior Development Officer (Agronomy)
Grains and Legumes Development Board, Ghana
10.1979 - 11.1986
- Conducted 50+ annual field trials and trained extension workers in corn and cowpea production.
- Produced and distributed foundation seed to smallholder farmers.
Education
PhD - Agronomy
University of Sydney
01.1991
MSc - Crop Physiology
University of Guelph
BSc - Crop Production and Soil Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
01.1979
Skills
- Agricultural Biotechnology & Trait Integration
- Biosafety Regulation & Compliance
- Product Stewardship & Seed Commercialization
- Multilateral Donor Project Management
- Regulatory Affairs
- Capacity Building & Farmer Training
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Field Trial Design & Evaluation
Websites
Certification
Developing Executive Presence
Languages
English
Publications
Efficacy of a cry1Ab Gene for Control of Maruca vitrata (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in Cowpea (Fabales: Fabaceae)
Timeline
Consultant
Self-Employed
08.2019 - Current
Consultant
Cotton Industry in Ethiopia
10.2017 - Current
Manager, Biotech Cowpea Project
African Agricultural Technology Foundation
08.2012 - 05.2016
International Consultant for Cotton Biotechnology
UNIDO
05.2012 - 07.2012
Greenhouse Cotton Manager
Bayer Crop Science
05.2011 - 01.2012
Consultant, International Programs
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
12.2010 - 04.2011
Geneticist/Breeder & Regulatory Agronomy Manager
Monsanto
05.1998 - 06.2010
Geneticist/Breeder
Monsanto
05.1998 - 08.2007
Principal Research Officer, Horticulture
Ministry of Agriculture, Fiji
11.1991 - 05.1996
Senior Development Officer (Agronomy)
Grains and Legumes Development Board, Ghana
10.1979 - 11.1986
MSc - Crop Physiology
University of Guelph
BSc - Crop Production and Soil Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
PhD - Agronomy
University of Sydney
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