From disinfection solution to DNA testing and computer-aided drug design to fight against COVID-19, Chemistry continues to play its part in saving the world. We speak to Asia Pacific Crop Protection Product & Process R&D Leader, Dr Yuhong Ju of Corteva Agriscience Singapore.
Dr Yuhong Ju’s dream is to develop a new crop protection product to help farmers produce high-quality crops that can feed the world. Dr Ju has delivered 12 formulation and sustainability talks to the broad agriculture industry audience since 2012. She has also experienced working with Clariant Specialty Chemicals (Zhenjiang) in the product and process development and consumer care areas including personal care, metalworking, coating additives and more. Dr Ju has 4 granted patents and 39 peer-reviewed publications.
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