Dr. Karim Maredia, professor, assistant dean and director of International Programs for the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) at Michigan State University, was recently named a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) for his contributions to research, outreach, education and capacity building.

AAS Fellows are elected through a rigorous and merit-based process to show they have demonstrated excellence in their respective fields, significantly contributing to the advancement of science, technology and scholarship in Africa and globally, said Professor Lise Korsten, AAS President.

“We are delighted to welcome these exceptional scientists and scholars into our Fellowship. Their expertise and leadership in their respective fields are invaluable assets in advancing Africa’s scientific agenda. As an Academy, we remain committed to harnessing the power of science, technology, and innovation to drive sustainable development in Africa,” Korsten said.

Maredia, who also serves as the director of the MSU World Technology Access Program (WorldTAP), has worked for more than 30 years building global knowledge networks to enhance capacity building and technology transfer in partner nations, including numerous international development projects funded by the USAID, USDA, UN-FAO, the World Bank, Rockefeller Foundation, Winrock International, and Gates Foundation.