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Francoise Jean Baptiste

Francoise Jean Baptiste

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Food Science PhD Candidate | Expert in Food Safety, Plant Genetics, Breeding, Molecular, and Sustainable Agriculture | Advocate for Environmental Stewardship, Food Safety and Security.

  • Education

    • University Episcopal of Haiti

      2008 - 2013
      Bachelor's degree Agricultural Engineering

      1) Agricultural Engineering Student Association: Active member involved in organizing workshops, field trips, and academic events focused on sustainable agriculture and soil management practices.2) Research Club for Agricultural Innovation: Conducted experiments on rice phenotypes, focusing on nitrogen use efficiency using N15 isotopes.3) Sustainable Farming Workshop Leader: Led sessions on soil fertility management, emphasizing the importance of nitrogen application and its… Show more 1) Agricultural Engineering Student Association: Active member involved in organizing workshops, field trips, and academic events focused on sustainable agriculture and soil management practices.2) Research Club for Agricultural Innovation: Conducted experiments on rice phenotypes, focusing on nitrogen use efficiency using N15 isotopes.3) Sustainable Farming Workshop Leader: Led sessions on soil fertility management, emphasizing the importance of nitrogen application and its environmental impacts.3) Volunteer Educator: Organized hands-on agricultural activities for students in Haiti, linking sustainable farming practices with academic research.4) Student Representative: Engaged in curriculum discussions, bringing attention to agricultural sustainability and new research methods in nitrogen use. Show less

    • National Pingtung University of Science and Technology

      2019 - 2021
      Master's degree Plant Biotechnology

      1) Plant Breeding and Hybridization: Expertise in conducting interspecific and intergeneric pollinations, overcoming reproductive barriers, and analyzing hybrid offspring.2) Genetic Marker Analysis: Proficiency in using molecular markers to verify hybridization, assess genetic diversity, and study the inheritance of traits across generations.Pollen Viability and Fertility Testing: Skilled in assessing pollen viability, conducting fertility studies, and understanding their roles in… Show more 1) Plant Breeding and Hybridization: Expertise in conducting interspecific and intergeneric pollinations, overcoming reproductive barriers, and analyzing hybrid offspring.2) Genetic Marker Analysis: Proficiency in using molecular markers to verify hybridization, assess genetic diversity, and study the inheritance of traits across generations.Pollen Viability and Fertility Testing: Skilled in assessing pollen viability, conducting fertility studies, and understanding their roles in successful hybridization and plant reproduction.3) Phenotypic Trait Evaluation: Ability to evaluate hybrid offspring.4) Experimental Design and Data Analysis: analyzing data related to hybrid vigor, and interpreting results to understand genetic inheritance patterns.4) Molecular Biology Techniques: Hands-on experience with techniques such as DNA extraction, PCR, and genetic sequencing for hybrid validation and diversity assessment. Show less

    • University of Guelph, Ontario Agricultural College

      2024 - 2028
      Ph.D. Food Science

  • Experience

    • Ministère de l'Agriculture des Ressources Naturelles et du Développement Rural (MARDN)

      Aug 2018 - Aug 2019

      Planned, set up, and implemented experimental trialsCollected soil samples before the implementation of trials and after harvestingOversee trial plots and field crewCollected data from different development stages of the implemented trialsPerformed data treatment and analysis for trial reports Plan meetings with stakeholdersInterview project managers and beneficiariesStrip the filesPrepare a preliminary report

      • Junior Researcher

        Oct 2015 - Aug 2019

      • Project Management Consultant

        Aug 2018 - Sept 2018

    • USAID/Feed The Future/University of Florida

      Sept 2018 - Sept 2018
      Internship Trainee on Maize Phenotyping, Variety Trial Management/ R programming

      1) Introduction to Maize Phenotyping: Objective, Phenotypic Traits, and Technology Use2) Variety Trial Management: Experimental Design, Field Layout, and Data Collection Protocols3) Data Management and Analysis Using R Software: Introduction to R Programming, Data Import and Cleaning, Statistical Analysis of Variety Trials, and Data Interpretation4) Application of Results to Breeding and Selection: Breeding Implications, Genotype × Environment Interaction (GxE), and Decision-Making

    • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and MARDN

      Jan 2019 - Jan 2019
      Internship Trainee on Farmer Field School

      1) Theoretical Framework: Foundational Principles, and Learning Model2) Methodology: Curriculum Design, Field-Based Learning, and Facilitation3) Implementation Process: Needs Assessment, Training Structure, and Monitoring and Evaluation4) Impact Assessment: Quantitative Analysis, Qualitative Analysis, and Case Studies5) Dissemination and Policy Implications: Research Findings, Policy Recommendations, and Knowledge Sharing

    • National Pingtung University of Science and Technology

      Sept 2021 - Aug 2024
      Research Assistant

      Help plan and set up experiments for plant breeding programs.Conduct hybridization and controlled pollination experiments.Collect data on phenotypic traits, plant performance, and environmental conditions.Perform DNA extraction, PCR, genotyping, and other molecular biology techniques.Use genetic markers and molecular tools to analyze plant genetics.Assist in gene mapping and marker-assisted selection.Record data related to plant traits, growth rates, disease resistance, yield, and other agronomic characteristics.Use statistical software to analyze data and interpret the results.Prepare reports, presentations, and summaries of research findings.Assist in writing scientific papers. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Accelerating Genetic Grains in Plant Breeding for Resilience, Transformative Food Systems Economic Growth In Africa

      APBA (African Plant Breeders Assiociation)
      Oct 2021

    • Improving the Network of Extension and Advisory Services to better reach the mostly Small-Scale Farmers in Rural Communities

      Feed the Future Haiti AREA Project/ UF/IFAS
      May 2019

    • Addressing Gender Issues in Agricultural Technology Design

      Feed the Future Haiti AREA Project/ UF/IFAS
      Oct 2018

    • Experimental design, phenotyping and selecting genotypes to optimize the production of maize

      Feed the Future Haiti AREA Project/ UF/IFAS
      Sept 2018

    • Introduction to R sftware: training in applied programming

      Feed the Future Haiti AREA Project/ UF/IFAS
      Jun 2018

    • International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and on the Universal Periodic Review

      Concern Worldwide/MINUTAH/United Nations Human Rights
      Dec 2012

    • Planification Strategique

      CRS Catholic Relief Services
      Aug 2012

    • Gestion des Rssources

      CRS Catholic Relief Services
      Apr 2012

    • Renforcement des capacites en vulgarisation Agricole

      Feed the Future
      May 2019

    • Community Leadership, Peaceful Conflict Management and Project Development, Teamwork

      National Democratic Institute (NDI)
      Sept 2007

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Francoise Jean Baptiste
      Teaching Assistant Award - Apr 2021

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Sustainable Agriculture Consultant and Educator

      Issued by Children Hispaniola Organization on Sept 2017
      Children Hispaniola OrganizationAssociated with Francoise Jean Baptiste