Willy A. Valdivia

Willy A. Valdivia is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Orion Integrated Biosciences Inc., a position held since November 2003. Additionally, Willy A. Valdivia serves as a Scientific Advisor at AgroSpheres and as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, both roles assumed in 2020. Previously, Willy A. Valdivia worked as a Subject Matter Expert for the European Commission from January 2018 to December 2020, where responsibilities included establishing frameworks for capability assessments and contributing to risk-informed analysis methodologies. Earlier experience includes research in bioinformatics and genomics at North Dakota State University, a role as a Visiting Scientist in molecular biology at the International Potato Center, and a Research Associate position at the Peruvian Institute of Nuclear Energy focused on developing a neutron irradiation facility for plant breeding.