Media Releases and Statements

Media Releases and Statements

Global Phosphorus Institute Appoints Dr. Joann K. Whalen as New Executive Director

The Global Phosphorus Institute (GPI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Joann K. Whalen as its new Executive Director. With her academic and practical experience in the areas of agronomy, soil and environmental sciences, Dr. Whalen brings insights and perspectives to support GPI’s mission as a global knowledge hub for all things phosphorus. For more than 20 ...

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Nomination of Dr. Kaushik Majmudar as GPI’s Interim Executive Director

The Global Phosphorus Institute (GPI) announced on June 16th 2022 the designation of Dr. Kaushik Majumdar as Interim Executive Director, with missions of operationalization of current Projects & Activities and further development of GPI. “We are pleased to welcome Kaushik at GPI to direct and develop further this global initiative,” said Hicham El Habti, the President of ...

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Launch of The Global Phosphorus Institute Looks to Provide Sustainability for Future Generations

(Benguerir, Morocco) Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P) and Ibn Rochd Foundation for Science and Innovation (FIRSI) both based in Morocco, announced today the creation of the Global Phosphorus Institute (GPI). This world institute will undertake and facilitate research to develop sustainable phosphorus management strategies to ensure its availability for the present and ...

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Amit Roy appointed to Spearhead Newly Launched Global Phosphorus Institute

(Benguerir, Morocco) The newly launched Global Phosphorus Institute (GPI) announced today the appointment of Dr. Amit Roy as Executive director to develop and lead the Institute. His initial focus will be creating the Consortium for cutting-edge phosphorus research projects, building global coalitions, and establishing research hubs around the world. “We are pleased that ...

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