Canon Savala

Canon Norris Savala Engoke a Kenyan by birth, is a self-motivated, enthusiastic, innovative researcher and project manager with excellent liaison skills experienced in conducting research trials, community development, data management, analysis, and reporting. Currently at International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) a member of the Consortium of International Agricultural Research Centres (CGIAR) I contribute to progressive research that provides foods, feeds, good sanitation, and health while conserving the environment. My work at IITA generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. I work with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa to improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment and preserve natural resource integrity. In addition, I hold a PhD degree (Soil Science and Agronomy), North Carolina State University, 2013, with emphasis on judicious and environmentally acceptable nutrient management, that is complimented by experience in conducting adaptive research on numerous field row crops and seed systems. Due to outstanding accomplishment at work, I am a committee member of several research for development teams. My specialized training and strong interpersonal skills have helped me become adept at developing long-term, trusted relationships that help to build research backed solutions for different stakeholders. These relationships are the reason I’m excited to go to work every day.