Active Research Units and Projects

The New-Gen Global Food Systems Network is powered bu mentor-led Research Units that drive collaborative learning, innovation, and applied research. These virtual teams are currently engaged in a range of projects addressing key challenges in global food systems. Explore the Scopes of Work below to learn more about each internship opportunity and research focus.

Note: All internships are virtual. Regions listed indicate where the PI, research, and local collaborators are located.

Principal Investigators	Research Team Members	Students/ Interns	Home Institution (Intern)	Internship Project Titles	Research Regions
Dr. Freda Asem	Naalamle Amissah, Louis Hodey, Kolog Jude	Dorcas Twumwaa Gyan	Southern University and A&M College	Literature Review and Conceptual Framing of Spatial Analysis on Indigenous Fruits and Vegetables (IFVs) Commercialisation and Profitability	West Africa/ Ghana
Dr. Robert Kajobe	Experito Kabuga, Richard Malingumu, Ratib Dricile	Annmarie Robinson	Florida A&M University	Development of a working manual for organizing farmers into groups to solve specific constraints along the vegetable value chain	East Africa/ Uganda
Dr. Robert Kajobe	Experito Kabuga, Richard Malingumu, Ratib Dricile	Karen Gitau	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Development of a training manual on recommended preparation and consumption of locally available vegetables. Target audience includes households, schools, and health facilities	East Africa/ Uganda
Dr. Atanda Oladejo	Michael Awoleye, Abiodun Atoloye, Idowu Atoloye, Cornelius Atere, Victoria Tanimonure	Anthonia Nwagwu	University of Maryland Eastern Shore	Advancing indigenous fruits and vegetables production through climate-smart approaches in Nigeria	West Africa/ Nigeria
Dr. Atanda Oladejo		Dipsana K.C.	Lincoln University	Advancing indigenous fruits and vegetables production through climate-smart approaches in Nigeria	West Africa/ Nigeria
Dr. Gloria Essilfie	Rosalyne Baddoo	Shreesha Pandeya	Kentucky State University	Graduate Research Intern - AIFVs Awareness Creation and Communication	West Africa/ Ghana
Dr. Rolando Cifuentes	Martha Patricia Herrera Gonzalez, Fabiola Marisol Reina Tobar	Hilarie Uwamahoro	Tuskegee University	Biogas production, cover crops, as well as carbon decomposition on vegetable and organic amended soils	Central America/ Guatemala