Dr. Srivastava Receives Withrow Endowed Global Leadership Award
Advancing global scholarship through research, teaching and outreach
Photo of Dr. Ajit Srivastava Receiving Withrow Endowed Global Leadership Award
Global Leadership Award Ajit Srivastava
This new award recognizes faculty and staff members who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in advancing global scholarship through research, teaching and outreach.
Ajit Srivastava, a professor in the Department of Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering (BAE), was cited for career contributions that have made a significant impact in advancing global engagement and strategic programs in international scholarship and student experiences. In addition to serving as BAE department chair for nearly 18 years, Dr. Srivastava was a founding codirector of the Global Center for Food Systems Innovation (GCFSI) funded by a $25 million grant from the USAID Global Innovation Lab.