Dr. Ramasamy Srinivasan is the Flagship Program Leader for Safe and Sustainable Value Chains at the World Vegetable Center, where he also serves on the Research Management Team. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Entomology from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, India. Dr. Srinivasan specializes in host-plant resistance, biological control, chemical ecology, molecular entomology, and integrated pest management. Over his career, he has secured over $31 million in funding for research and development projects. He has facilitated collaborations with diverse partners, including universities, the private sector, farmer groups, NGOs, and international organizations. He has mentored over 75 students, postdoctoral fellows, and researchers from 15 countries. He has authored more than 260 publications, including a notable 2021 review on Maruca vitrata in the Annual Review of Entomology. Dr. Srinivasan’s outstanding contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, such as the International Plant Protection Award of Distinction (2011), the ISHS Medal (2018), the VEGINET–SEAVEG Award (2019), the Fellowship of the Royal Entomological Society (2021), and the Lifetime Achievement in International Agriculture Research Award from the Asian PGPR Society (2024). His extensive work experience spans 40 countries, including Australia, Bangladesh, Benin, Cambodia, China, Kenya, Tanzania, and the USA, reflecting his global impact on sustainable pest management and vegetable production.