Pramod Mathur Email & Phone Number

Beuningen, The Netherlnads

• Responsible for planning, coordination and execution of large scale projects • Chair, Topigs Norsvin Health and Environment Platform• Director, PigGen Canada• Supervising Ph.D. and M. Sc. Students and supporting researchers in their publications

• Execution of the foundation's mandate, liaison with various livestock associations, Centre for Animal Genetic Resources (CAGR) in Saskatoon and University of Guelph• Supporting collection and storage of semen, embryos and DNA for research and future utilisation • Management of research project on Development of a plan of action to preserve genetic variability and diversity in Canadian farm animals supported by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Ottawa, Canada

• Led the research and development program at CCSI• Positioned CCSI "on the map" in Canada and internationally• Successfully delivered a wide variety genetic services through research and development team at CCSI• Led a working group of the Canadian Pork Value Chain Roundtable consisting of industry leaders, researchers and government representatives and developed the Science and Innovation Strategy for Canadian swine industry• Reviewed past and present swine research programs of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada as one of the four experts.• Prepared proposals secured funding and successfully completed research projects according to the needs and priorities for Canadian swine industry. In addition to the much needed research, these projects led to hiring of more staff at CCSI and reduction in fees paid by members by contributing about 50% of total revenues for CCSI, every year• Reviewed research proposals and scholarship applications submitted to different funding organisations• Provided technical and scientific support to member breeders, other industry organisations and government departments in the area of genetics and genomics• Trained international participants in Canada and abroad in genetic improvement• Delivered invited lectures at universities and in international conferences on genetics and genomics• Initiated a national DNA bank for swine genomics research• Successfully disseminated research information to breeders and producers. I have written several articles in newsletters and made many presentations at producer meetings. Twice a year, I have provided updates on latest technological developments in Canada, US and Europe to my board of directors and suggested research directions for CCSI. My approach in conveying complex research topics in simple terms for the benefit of pig producers was very much admired by my board of directors and other producers.

Berlin, Germany

• Supervised graduate students and postdoctoral research fellows from Europe, Africa and Asia. • Conducted policy analysis, strategic planning and performance management for research and development projects with tropical countries• Secured research grants from Commission of European Communities (EU), German Research Council, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and other agencies in Germany. Successfully completed a number of research projects in collaboration with institutions in Europe and in tropical countries such as Italy, Belgium, Malaysia, India, Nigeria, Egypt, Cameroon, Bolivia etc. in poultry, pigs, sheep and goats• Trained research fellows from Germany, Italy, Belgium, Malaysia, India and Nigeria. • Evaluated research proposals submitted to International Foundation of Science (Ifs), German Israeli Agricultural Research Agency (GIARA) and German Society for Technological Co-operation (GTZ) • Conducted research on major genes in poultry, hair and wool growth in sheep and meat quality in pigs• The research projects in Germany have led to development of major gene carrying lines of layers that are thriving and producing well in Nigeria, Egypt, Israel, India, Thailand and Malaysia

Doctor Of Science In Agricuture, Aniamal Genetics

Dr.Sc.Agr.

Master’S Degree, Veterinary Science, Gold Medal, Ogpa 4 Out Of 4

M.V.Sc, B.V.Sc. & A.H.

Bachelor’S Degree, Veterinary Medicine