埃尔南·塞瓦略斯

Born in Argentina in 1954. Graduated from National University of Córdoba (Argentina) as Agronomist. Ph.D. in Plant Breeding from Cornell University (1987). Working experience: 1987-1994: Maize breeder at International Center for Maize and Wheat Improvement (CIMMYT) in Mexico first and then in Colombia. 1995-2007: Asociate Professor at National University of Colombia (Palmira Campus). 1999-2010: Leader of the Cassava Breeding Program at International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Colombia. 1999-2021: Cassava breeder at International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Colombia. Currently retired from CIAT and consultant