Ousmane Ndoye

Dr. Ousmane NDOYE
Dr. Ousmane Ndoye is currently Project Coordinator with CORAF.

He holds a PhD degree in Plant breeding from Texas A&M University. Dr. Ndoye has worked with the Senegalese Institute for Agricultural Research (ISRA) as a peanut breeder and as manager before joining CORAF.

During his time at ISRA, Dr. Ndoye has been Director of the National Center for Agronomic Research (CNRA) at Bambey and Director of the Regional Center for Drought Adaptation (CERAAS) at Thiès.

He and his team have released 12 peanut varieties in Senegal.

Dr. Ndoye has a solid background in seed system and in project development and management. He has solid knowledge in agricultural research for development in West and Central Africa for having led projects and programs at CORAF for about more than 12 years.