About us

Who we are

We are a dedicated team of postgraduates, combining different fields of expertise. On our side, we have an experiences engineer and a brilliant team of students working for the future of Desert Farming. Passion, enthusiasm and committment are some of the things that unite us. Discover the members of the DF team.

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Team

Bjarne
Herrmann

FOUNDER

Ph. D. in Structural Engineering

I am a retired engineer, that studied cultural geography. I want to combine my engineering experience with my interest in cultural geography for the benefit of my children, grandchildren and the rest of the world.

Giulia
Barletta

Development
Consultant

MSc in Global Development Student

With the other members of the Development Team, we aim to ensure that DF has the best possible impact on the sustainable development of local communities, by building on participation and local partnerships. 

Alessandro
Gasparini

Business & Financial
Consultant

MSc in Management – Grande Ecole, HEC Paris
My goal is to combine root zone irrigation with Liquid-Nano Clay (LNC) soil treatment to make semi-arid and arid areas of the world arable, fighting desertification and climate change. 

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Shraiya
Singh

Development
Consultant

MSc in Global Development Student & rural transformations enthusiast. I am dedicated to the task of drafting a community oriented development agenda that forms the core of Desert Farming’s impact potential.

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Théo
Venturelli

Financial
Consultant

MSc in Environmental and Natural  Resource Economics Student

With Desert Farming, I am looking to combine my knowledge within environmental economics, sustainability and development to demonstrate the economic, social and environmental benefits of our projects.

Yannick
el Khoury

Agriculture & Plan Science Consultant

MSc in Agriculture Student specialized in Plant sciences. 

Focused on plant physiology, nutrition and ecophysiology. I’m committed to applying my knowledge for DF to achieve the intended results of feeding an increasing population without negative environmental and social consequences, placing emphasis on climate-smart agriculture to produce in arid/semi-arid regions.

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Oscar
Dumoulin

Scientific and Data Consultant

MSc in Public Health and Epidemiology, BSc in Biology.

Building upon my past research experiences and the scientific methods acquired at world-leading universities, I provide guidance and solutions to the scientific, technical and organisational challenges faced by Desert Farming.

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Beckline
Mukete

Forestry
Advisor

PhD in Forest Managment

I apply GIS technology, remote sensing and field surveys to understand the socioeconomic dimensions of forestry, poverty, food security, environmental sustainability, land use and climate changes. 

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Omar
Daraghmeh

AgroHydrology
Advisor

PhD in Environment, Resources, and Technology (Agrohydrology)

Being an enthusiastic and experienced soil and agrohydrology specialist, I am eager to put my expertise at use to ensure the success of innovative solutions. 

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Christine
Sarr

Local
Liaison

Internal Control Manager and Accountant

I work on issues of financing agriculture, climate change, and agricultural processing.  At DF, I liaise with Guelack potentiel partners and I am responsible for assuring collaboration by making reports of Senegal Situation about the project and futures possibilities.