The Philippine- American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) Presents: Re-engineering the Food Supply Chain in the US and Vertical Farming for Urban Resilience in the Philippines

Dr. Joel L. Cuello is a Biosystems Engineering Professor and a Director of the Global Initiative for Strategic Agriculture in Dry Lands (GISAD) at The University of Arizona, U.S.A., and is the Vice-Chair of the International Association for Vertical Farming (AVF). He also serves as a Scientific Adviser around the world and is an active member and officer of a number of scientific and professional societies.

A globally recognized and accomplished expert in the engineering of sustainable biological and agricultural systems, he has designed, constructed, and implemented several systems optimizing productivity while maintaining sustainability, such as the Accordion Bioreactors, the Mobile & Modular Vertical Farm, and the V-Hive Vertical Green Box, to name a few. He currently teaches his developed courses: “Globalization, Sustainability and Innovation” and “Integrated Engineering Solutions in Food, Water, Energy Nexus” at The University of Arizona.

Ralph Becker, owner and founder of Urban Greens, formerly inhabited the tech/corporate business world before turning into a veritable hydroponic enthusiast. A German-Filipino born and raised in Luxembourg and now based in the Philippines, he started Urban Greens in 2016 with a vision to bring hydroponic technology to urban centers, remote sites and islands around the world. eaturbangreens.com