Kamaluddin Tijjani is a cropping systems agronomist conducting research across a diverse range of tropical crops. His research interests include cropping systems, soil health and fertility management, plant nutrition, and digital extension advisories. He joined CIMMYT in 2023 to support various aspects of cropping systems and soil health research in the Southern Africa region.
Prior to joining CIMMYT, Kamaluddin worked at the Center for Dryland Agriculture in Nigeria and later at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, also in Nigeria. He holds a Bachelor of Science in General Agriculture, a Master of Science in Agronomy, and a Doctorate in Agronomy (specializing in crops and cropping systems in drylands), all from Bayero University, Kano, Nigeria.
