Meet the Young Scientists Group Expert Reviewers and Selection Committee

Following the launch of the call for applications to the World Food Forum (WFF) Young Scientists Group (YSG), more than 110 young scientists applied from around the world.

“I am impressed by these young scientists for their contribution to agrifood systems at such a young age”, said Hui Yin, Expert Reviewer.

Applications are currently being reviewed by a group of Expert Reviewers composed of 24 scientists and experts in relevant fields including agricultural engineering, food science, nutrition, animal health, forestry, among others. After this first round, a Selection Committee, composed of eight senior experts, will make the final selection of the first YSG Cohort.

“It was a pleasure to read such strong commitments to food systems action by a stellar bunch of peers. The YSG is guaranteed a strong cohort for the year to come”, said Giles Hanley-Cook, another Expert Reviewer.

The first YSG cohort will be officially announced on 4 May through a side event at the next Multi-stakeholder Forum on Science, Technology and Innovation for the SDGs (STI Forum).

The WFF would like to extend its gratitude to the 32 Expert Reviewers and Selection Committee members for their interest and engagement in the YSG, as well as for their time and effort in reviewing the applications. The WFF is honored to collaborate with this impressive group of scientists and to see many young profiles within the Expert Reviewers group and the Selection Committee.

Meet the Expert Reviewers and Selection Committee members

YSG Selection Committee

YSG Expert Reviewers