Theophilus Hlomador

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MPS Class of 2026, Global Development

  • Pronouns: He/Him
  • Grand challenge: International Agriculture and Rural Development; Indigenous crop improvement, Food security, improved nutrition and enhanced rural livelihoods; Sustainable food Systems
  • Connect: th739 [at] cornell.edu (Email) | LinkedIn
 

Theophilus Elorm Hlomador brings extensive experience working with small-scale farmers in Ghana’s Eastern and Northern regions, where he has supported rural livelihoods through agricultural research, innovation and training. He began his career as a teaching and later research assistant and finally as lab manager at the horticulture lab in the Department of Crop Science, University of Ghana. During this period, he worked on collaborative projects with the West African Horticulture Innovation Hub (WAHIH) and the Post Harvest Innovation Hub. He also played a pivotal role in developing PlantIDNow, a plant identification database and website designed to enhance teaching and learning in horticulture at the department. His recent research focuses on indigenous plant medicine, particularly exploring the allelopathic potential of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta, a native medicinal shrub, in intercropping systems.


Passionate about cultivating agricultural interest among young people, Theophilus managed The Shed House; a horticultural nursery and volunteer club at the University of Ghana. He also founded GreenspaceGH, a social enterprise initiative aimed at engaging youth in horticulture and promoting sustainable food systems to inspire the next generation of agriculturists.


Currently, Theophilus is pursuing a Master of Professional Studies in Global Development at Cornell University. His research investigates the scalability of indigenous crops to strengthen food security, improve nutrition, and enhance rural livelihoods through sustainable agricultural approaches. With a background in crop science and horticulture, he aspires to advance resilient agricultural systems that integrate indigenous crops, climate-smart practices, and public policy for environmental sustainability and stronger food systems.