Curriculum Vitae

Expertise: Plant pathology, soilborne diseases of cucurbits, agricultural crop biosecurity

Education: Ph.D, Plant pathology, University of Florida (1977). M.S., Microbiology, Florida Atlantic University (1971). B.S. Biological Sciences, Florida Atlantic University (1969).

Professional Experience:

Vice-President / President-Elect / President, The American Phytopathological Society (2005-2008)

Director, Center for Crop Biosecurity and Invasive Plant Pests. Purdue University (2005-2007)

Department Head, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Purdue University (1997-2005)

Assistant / Associate / Full Professor, Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology, Texas A&M University (1977-1997)