Friday, December 20, 2024

Paul Teng

Professor Paul Teng is Principal Officer, National Institute of Education, and  Senior Fellow (Food Security), S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS),  Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. He has over thirty years of experience in agri-food security issues from positions at the WorldFish Center, the International Rice Research Institute and Monsanto Company.

Paul’s work has included research on rice, fish, vegetables and corn.  His recent work has focused on urban food security and agri-production, from perspectives of enabling policy and technologies, including emergent technologies.  Paul was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science in March 2016 by Murdoch University, Australia, for his work in agro-technology.

He was previously awarded the Eriksson Prize in Plant Pathology by the Swedish Academy of Science, and is a Fellow of the American Phytopathological Society, and Fellow, TWAS, The World Academy of Sciences. He is currently Chair of Asia Biobusiness Pte. Ltd. a bio-business technical consultancy; a Director of GTT Ecofarm, a mariculture farm; and has close working links to centres of expertise in fish, rice and vegetables.

He is also the honorary Chairman, International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA) and an honorary Senior Fellow of the SouthEast Asia Regional Centre for Research & Graduate Studies in Agriculture (SEARCA). His most recent books are BioScience Entrepreneurship in Asia (2008) and Agricultural Biotechnology and Global  Competitiveness (Edtd., 2015). He was also recently Guest Editor of a special volume of COSMOS (Journal of the Singapore National Academy of Science) on Food Security, Vol 11(1) 2015, which includes papers on food safety, urban vegetable farming, aquaculture and food wasteThese  accompany over 250 other technical papers and eight other books.

Paul currently advises several MNCs on sustainability matters and is assisting the Food & Agriculture Organization, UN, on partnership matters.

Joyce Wong Jin Yi

Joyce Wong Jin Yi is a highly qualified and experienced nutrition coach. With a master’s degree in Food Science and Nutrition and as a master practitioner of NLP, Joyce has authored four scientific research papers and one review paper in international journals focused on the nutritional and antioxidant properties of plants. She is also a respected columnist for The Petri Dish Science Magazine.

Growing up in a culture where a fixed mindset was prevalent, Joyce’s passion for learning and personal growth has been the driving force behind her rapid progress. Her growth mindset has enabled her to become the accomplished professional she is today, constantly striving to learn and achieve more.

After facing her own health challenge with a tumour growth at the right thyroid, Joyce realised the importance of living life without regret and decided to share her expertise in nutrition with others. She was determined to take control of her health and help others do the same. Through her own transformational journey, she discovered the power of holistic wellness, which encompasses not just physical health but also emotional and spiritual well-being. The secret of healthy and fulfilled life is hidden in daily routines. As a career woman, Joyce understands that health is paramount to achieving success and enjoying quality time with loved ones.

Joyce’s unwavering commitment to helping others is reflected in her tireless efforts to share her knowledge and expertise through workshops, online courses, and coaching programs. Joyce firmly believes that everyone deserves an energetic life, doing what they love and finding meaning and fulfillment.

Joyce’s message is clear: we all deserve to live a life of purpose, joy, and fulfillment, and you have the Power to Choose Your Health Today!

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