Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
November 19, 2007
Acclaimed Manitoba scientist Dr.
Digvir Jayas is the newest member of the
Agri-Food Research and Development Initiative (ARDI) Council.
Dr. Jayas is Associate Vice-President (Research) at the
University of Manitoba.
ARDI Council Chair David Gislason says Dr. Jayas’ extensive
experience in leading research projects will bring invaluable
perspective to the Council. “Dr. Jayas has a remarkable track
record in seeking answers to agricultural-related questions
through innovative research,” said Gislason. “His knowledge will
add depth to our discussions as we consider the merits of
research and development proposals submitted.”
Dr. Jayas is Canada Research Chair in Stored-Grain Ecosystems
and has authored or co-authored more than 500 technical articles
in scientific journals, conference proceedings and books. He is
an engineer and an agrologist, whose areas of research include
the physical properties of agricultural products; storage of
grains, oilseeds, potatoes and meats; mathematical modelling of
biological systems; and digital image processing for grading and
processing operations in the agri-food industry.
The nine-member ARDI Council now consists of: Kelley
Fitzpatrick, David Gislason (Chair), Dr. Agnes Grant, George
Hacking, Dr. Digvir Jayas, Goldwyn Jones, Judy Kostyshyn, Roz
Stewart, and Calvin Vaags.
ARDI Council meets today and again on Nov. 30, 2007 to review
more than two dozen applications for funding. ARDI is a research
and development granting program of Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives. It
is funded through the Agricultural Policy Framework, a
federal-provincial-territorial long-term action plan for
agriculture.
ARDI program information, applications and application
guidelines can be found at
www.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/research/ardi/. |
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