By Blake Jackson
Shibu Jose, Associate Dean for research at the University of Missouri’s College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, received agInnovation’s 2026 Excellence in Leadership Award in September, according to Alex Naughton.
agInnovation is a national organization representing State Agricultural Experiment Stations and the scientists who support them. Its Excellence Awards recognize outstanding contributions to multistate research, leadership, and agricultural innovation at land-grant institutions.
Jose also serves as director of the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station. He was selected as the North Central Region’s recipient in recognition of his leadership and contributions to agricultural science.
“His commitment to inclusivity, partnership expansion and excellence in administration makes him a model for agricultural science leadership,” agInnovation said of Jose.
Over more than three decades, Jose has contributed significantly to research, teaching, and administration. He has earned international recognition for his work in agroforestry and ecological sustainability, authoring approximately 400 publications that have received more than 16,000 citations. Jose has also mentored numerous emerging researchers and visiting scholars.
Under his leadership, research funding has grown, while organizational restructuring at the Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station has improved fiscal efficiency and modernized research infrastructure.
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