PhD, Plant Pathology, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich, Switzerland

Vegetable diseases and deployment of resistance genes in modern agriculture; plant-microbe interaction

Ricardo joined the Center in January 2022 as a Lead Plant Pathologist. He previously served as a Senior Scientist at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) with headquarters in the Philippines, as well as in other CGIAR Centers, academia, and advanced research institutes. He has led research and development projects in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.