Biography

Alice Muchugi holds a PhD and MSc specializing in the characterization of diversity and sustainableuse of tree genetic resources, both from Kenyatta University. She has worked in the past as a senior lecturer (Kenyatta University), Genetic Resources Unit manager (World Agroforestry), and Forage Genebank manager (International Livestock Research Institute in Ethiopia). Alice has been engaged in various research and development projects involving tree genetic resources across Africa, Asia and Latin America. Her work has been published in over 100 papers, books and book chapters. Her career interests include, but are not limited to, research related to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity as well as mentoring young scientists.Alice has supervised and mentored over 40 graduate students. Alice oversees the activities of theBiodiversity and Tree Genetic Resources theme, which aims to deliver the best science and proofs ofconcept required for safeguarding tree diversity and delivery of suitable quality tree planting material.