Dr. Ketiem is currently the Institute Director of Agricultural Mechanization Research Institute (AMRI) Katumani and a Senior Scientist on Postharvest Management, Climate Change, and Mechanization. He has over 20 years of working experience in the field of agriculture and environment. Professional interests and research areas include the management of pre and postharvest losses, climate change adaptation & mitigation, sustainable resource management, renewable energy, climate-smart agriculture, agricultural mechanization, water harvesting, and agro-processing. Dr. Ketiem strongly believes in teamwork, collaborative research, and interdisciplinary approaches in addressing short and long-term human challenges. Dr. Ketiem has worked and established strong linkages/partnerships with national, regional, and international teams/projects/donor institutions and professional networks.