Tyrus Nygudor Mangblin is from Nimba County, Northeastern Liberia. Before joining the Doctor of Plant Health program, he found himself in the academic environments working with students developing their career in agriculture. Based on his passion in working more with students, he was appointed as the Acting Dean of the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Resources Management at the United Methodist University in Liberia.

He is an exceptionally well-experienced Agriculturist, with more than five years' working experience as a practical agriculture teacher and an Extension officer. 

He holds a Master's degree in Crop Science from Njala University in Sierra Leone in February of 2024. A Bachelor's degree in General Agriculture from William V. S. Tubman University in Liberia, graduating in June of 2019. An Associate degree in General Agriculture from the Nimba County Community college, now Nimba University, also in Liberia. 

Additionally, he holds diplomas and certificates in Horticulture and Irrigation from Agro-Studies-the Agriculture Capacity Building Training program on Kfar Silver University Campus in Ashkelon, Israel.

While he benefited greatly from his education and professional experiences so far, he aspires to become part of the academic community that is studying plant Pathology, Entomology, Agronomy, and Leadership; thus, his motivation for pursuing Doctor of Plant Health program.

Tyrus is interested in working more with farmers and communities, to develop sustainable pest and disease management strategies, improve food security, reduce yield losses, and promoting environmentally sound agricultural practices.