Abdelbagi M. Ismail is a Principal Scientist and Regional Director for Africa with over 30 years of experience in crop improvement for climate resilience, focusing on stress-prone environments affected by floods, drought, and poor soils. He has led major regional programs advancing stress-tolerant varieties and system-based farming approaches, with significant impact across Asia and Africa. A prolific researcher with over 270 publications, he has held key leadership roles and is widely recognized for his contributions to agricultural science and development.