Prof. Julius K. Hagan is a professor of Animal Breeding and Genetics at the Department of Animal Science, School of Agriculture, University of Cape Coast (UCC), Cape Coast, Ghana. He had his BSc (Agriculture) degree at UCC and a PhD in Animal Breeding and Genetics at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He also has a Post-Graduate Diploma in Advanced Quantitative Genetics and Genomics from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Kenya and a Certificate in Leadership in Agricultural Development. He was awarded the 3rd Best Young Professional Scientist in Africa in 2013 by RUFORUM/FARA. He is a fellow of Science and Technology for Society (STS, Tokyo). He is the president of the Ghana Society of Animal Production (GSAP). He is also a member of TWAS Young Affiliate and a founding member of The World Academy of Science (TWAS) Young Affiliate Network (TYAN). He is a consultant in livestock and poultry training and development and has trained several farmers in livestock and poultry improvement. He serves as a regular panelist for some Radio and TV stations in Ghana on discussions on livestock and poultry development issues. He has authored several books in his area of expertise. He worships with the Chapel Hill Church of Christ, Cape Coast and the Chairperson of the Coordinating, Monitoring and Evaluation Ministry of the Church. He is the patron of the Church of Christ Campus Ministry – University of Cape Coast branch.