Dr. Jimmy Lamo
Programme Leader Cereals, Plant Breeder
Jimmy Lamo is a Plant Breeder with over 20 years of experience in variety development, evaluation, and release. He holds a PhD in Plant Breeding from the University of Kwazulu-Natal, an MSc in Crop Science, and a BSc in Agric from Makerere University. He spearheaded development and release of 20 rice varieties in the last 20 years, and guided development of 7 game changer maize varieties in the last 7 years.
Aside from his expertise in plant breeding, Lamo has also developed two patentable protocols and contributed significantly to management funds worth over US$4 million. He has reviewed international project proposals, served as a consultant on five scientific consultancies, and supervised a total of 13 PhD and 24 MSc students from various countries, including Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Liberia, and Sudan.
Lamo’s work experience includes various leadership roles in research units, such as Unit Leader and Program Leader for Cereals (Maize & Rice) Research, Principal Research Officer, Senior Principal Research Officer. As the program Leader Cereals Research he guided development of several technologies and innovations using maize and rice. These includes climate smart maize include Fall Army worm control technologies, maize impact studies.
He has also served as the Vice President and President of the Rice Breeding Task Force for Africa.
Throughout his career, Lamo has received 14 awards and recognitions, including Plaque of Appreciation for Outstanding Performance in Leading the Green Super Rice Project from 2008 – 2018, and two Outstanding NARO Scientist Award.
Research Career