A registered Agricultural Engineer (ERB No. 753 & PE847) employed by the National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) as a Senior Research Officer. Florence has worked with NARO for over 20 years, carrying out demand driven research in designing, fabricating, testing/evaluation and disseminating appropriate technologies. She has comprehensive knowledge and understanding of agricultural process engineering systems for smallholder, medium and large-scale farmers. She has also served as a mentor, building the research leadership and management capacities of young scientists.