Saheed A. Salami, Phd Email & Phone Number

Stamford, Gb

I serve as a core member of a global expert working group responsible for developing guidelines to compare the environmental footprint of recovery options for livestock residues and waste streams as well as alternative feeds (agroindustrial by-products), and to assess potential offsets from circular bio-economy approaches.

The TAG is a global expert working group responsible for revising the FAO Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) guidance on the metrics for classification and impact assessment of methane and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the life cycle inventory stage. The outcomes from this TAG will better inform GHG assessments instrumental to mitigation strategies and comparison of carbon footprint assessments between sectors (e.g. livestock vs air transport) and products (e.g.… Show more The TAG is a global expert working group responsible for revising the FAO Livestock Environmental Assessment and Performance (LEAP) guidance on the metrics for classification and impact assessment of methane and other greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at the life cycle inventory stage. The outcomes from this TAG will better inform GHG assessments instrumental to mitigation strategies and comparison of carbon footprint assessments between sectors (e.g. livestock vs air transport) and products (e.g. textile from livestock production vs synthetic materials). Show less

United Kingdom

I lead the strategic research, innovation and technical business support that accelerate the deployment of novel feeding solutions for tackling the grand challenges of climate change (via reduction of enteric methane emissions) and antimicrobial resistance (via improved gut health) in animal production systems.

United Kingdom

I initiated and managed a new research portfolio that utilizes data mining and predictive analytics for efficient science translation and validation of the contribution of feeding technologies to the global sustainability credentials of animal protein systems (including performance efficiency, antibiotic reduction, animal welfare, profitability, food loss and waste, water footprint and environmental impacts; aligned with the UN SDGs).Consequently, I developed new scientific claims for… Show more I initiated and managed a new research portfolio that utilizes data mining and predictive analytics for efficient science translation and validation of the contribution of feeding technologies to the global sustainability credentials of animal protein systems (including performance efficiency, antibiotic reduction, animal welfare, profitability, food loss and waste, water footprint and environmental impacts; aligned with the UN SDGs).Consequently, I developed new scientific claims for products based on their sustainability offerings in animal protein systems. I actively coordinated and engaged this work output within a cross-functional team (R&D, Technical, Regulatory, Marketing and Sales) that delivered sustainability as a new business driver for product positioning and value proposition to support customers in achieving their sustainability goals.Additionally, I collaborated with Alltech E-CO2 (an agri-environmental assessment consultancy business unit) to utilise globally-certified LCA models to understand the hotspots for environmental inefficiencies (with a focus on methane emission and nitrogen losses) in livestock production systems. I utilised the outcomes from this work to develop new digital tools and sustainable business solutions through scientific innovations in livestock feeding and the exploitation of external collaborations for targeted mitigation strategies. Also, I provided scientific/research support to the rumen function platform for new product development and enhanced positioning of existing nutritional solutions and technical services in the ruminant business category. Show less

County Cork, Ireland

• Led innovative circular agriculture research that develops sustainable feeding strategies for improving the nutritional, shelf-life and sensory qualities of beef through the use of plant by-products from fruit processing and biofuel production.• Coordinated research collaborations between project partners in Ireland (University College Cork and TEAGASC), Italy (University of Catania and University of Perugia) and the UK (IBERS, Aberystwyth University).

Catania Area, Italy

• Conducted a systematic review and LCA analysis on the sustainable use of plant by-products (PBP) as low-input, low-emission feeds in global ruminant meat production systems and the implication for global food and nutrition security.• Generated new fundamental knowledge on the application of natural tannins for modifying the rumen microbiome and functions. • Led an independent research that develop and investigate the feeding application of a novel alternative feedstuff… Show more • Conducted a systematic review and LCA analysis on the sustainable use of plant by-products (PBP) as low-input, low-emission feeds in global ruminant meat production systems and the implication for global food and nutrition security.• Generated new fundamental knowledge on the application of natural tannins for modifying the rumen microbiome and functions. • Led an independent research that develop and investigate the feeding application of a novel alternative feedstuff (cardoon meal - a by-product of oil extraction that is high in fibre, unsaturated fatty acids, protein and polyphenols) for ruminants.• Developed a new bioactive ingredient (cardoon extract) from cardoon waste biomass for functional application in muscle foods. Show less

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

My research activities entail molecular profiling of the rumen microbiome in lambs fed diets rich in phenolic compounds and using bioinformatics tools to establish a novel relationship between the rumen microbiota and ruminal physiological traits.

Wageningen, The Netherlands

Conducted research to investigate the effect of differential gut release locations of butyrate additive on performance, gut physiology and nutrient digestibility of broiler chickens. The outcome from this research project contributed significantly to the development and launching of a new commercial ‘health by nutrition’ product (ADIMIX®).

Aberystwyth, Uk

Collaborated with Phileo by Lesaffre (France) to execute an industry-funded research project that characterized the impact of dietary microbial additives (including live yeast and fungal fermentation extracts) on the rumen microbiome of dairy cows using next-generation sequencing technology.

Nigeria

Nigeria

Completed a six-month on-farm internship, covering various operations in livestock production including feed production, poultry, swine, aquaculture and ruminant management. The role involved providing excellent technical and business planning support.

Executive Education Program, Business Sustainability Management

Activities and Societies: Alumni, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership Acquired competence and skills to: • Articulate.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), University Of Catania (Italy) And University College Cork (Ireland)

Activities and Societies: Postgraduate Representative - School of Food and Nutritional Sciences; Member - Erasmus Mundus Students.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Agricultural, Food And Environmental Science

Activities and Societies: Member - Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Food Science And Technology

Activities and Societies: Postgraduate Representative - School of Food and Nutritional Sciences; Member - Erasmus Mundus Students.

Master Of Science (Msc), Wageningen University (The Netherlands) And Ecole D'Ingenieurs De Purpan (France)

Activities and Societies: Member - Professional Development Team, Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association

Master Of Science (Msc), Animal Science (Specialization: Animal Nutrition)

Activities and Societies: Member - Professional Development Team, Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association.

Master Of Science (Msc), European Animal Management

Activities and Societies: Member - Professional Development Team, Erasmus Mundus Students and Alumni Association. Acquired extensive.

Bachelor Of Technology, Animal Production And Health, (First Class Honours)

Activities and Societies: Editor-in-Chief, Greenland Magazine Graduated top of my class and honoured with an Academic Excellence Award

High School Certficate, Physical, Biological And Chemical Sciences

Activities and Societies: Project Coordinator - Junior Engineers, Technicians and Scientists (JETS) Club; Sports Prefect (oversaw.