Luma Abdelshahid

Luma Abdelshahid is an experienced professional in seed technology and testing, currently serving as the Vigor Testing Manager at Sakata Seed America, Inc. since April 2012. In this role, Luma Abdelshahid is responsible for managing the seedling Vigor and Useable Plug testing program, providing technical leadership, coordinating workflow, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of routine tests. Prior to this position, Luma Abdelshahid held roles as Vigor Testing Senior Coordinator and Seed Physiology Coordinator. Luma Abdelshahid began a career at Eurofins STA Laboratories, where responsibilities included conducting viral and fungal testing for grapevine disease diagnostics. Luma Abdelshahid holds a Master of Science in Seed Technology & Business from Iowa State University, earned between 2014 and 2017.