Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi

Dr. Mohsen Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph, specializing in dry bean breeding and computational biology. His research focuses on developing high-yielding, stress-resistant dry bean varieties to enhance agricultural sustainability and food security, particularly for Ontario’s growers. He integrates advanced technologies such as genomics, phenomics, and AI-driven tools to optimize breeding efficiency and address challenges like seed coat color stability and anthracnose resistance. Holding a Ph.D. in Plant Agriculture from the University of Guelph, Dr. Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi initially studied soybean breeding before shifting to dry beans. His contributions have earned him the 2021 D.F. Forster Medal, the University of Guelph’s top graduate award, and a Young Scientist Award, recognizing his academic excellence and leadership. Dr. Yoosefzadeh Najafabadi’s publications, cited widely, advance plant breeding through artificial intelligence and omics approaches. His works mainly focus on the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, promoting resilient, nutritious crops to boost grower profitability and global food security.