Dr. Mloza Banda has over 17 years of practical experience in research, innovation and development with a major focus on agricultural, environmental and water management issues. In addition to formal training in agricultural ecology, he trained in environment and development through the LEAD Program and acquired long-term experience in agricultural, social, economic and environmental impact assessments and surveys. He has a track record of securing regional and international project grants and implementing action research and mentoring postgraduate research with a bias in land and water resources conservation. He has been privileged to lead academic units as Chair of Department, Faculty Dean, and Director of Institute as well as serving in the public sector including as Chair of the Water Resources Board of Malawi. He is competent in generating national and international public goods through synthesis and publication of innovation and research results. He has demonstrable skills in development of information and communication materials and presentations at national, regional and international forums.