Ritesh Sheth
Global Head of OpenAG Global Research Platforms Leader UPL
As the Global Head of NPP & Open Ag Research Platforms, Ritesh manages research initiatives for natural and conventional technologies at UPL. His focus is on driving innovation internally and with partners at Universities, Ag-Startups, and Research Organizations. Ritesh has a Ph.D. In Chemistry from University of Delaware focused on natural product synthesis and also a Bachelors in Biology from GWU. He has been in the industry for over 20+ years working for companies such as DuPont, Syngenta, and Stoller prior to his current position with UPL.
Seminars
Tuesday 26th August 2025
Using Targeted Screening Criteria to Save Resources in the Development Process
2:30 pm
- Choosing the right candidate for commercial success with effective screening
- Optimizing existing assays to improve your ability to predict candidate microbe performance and reduce risk
- Demonstrating robust selection criteria to build confidence in potential investors
