Expert Details
Entomology, Insect Pest Management, and Apiculture
ID: 734207
California, USA
His expertise includes knowledge of arthropod biology, behavior and management, with chemical and non-chemical methods.
As a consultant, Expert lends expertise on the identification of insect pests and their damage, evaluation of appropriate pest management efforts, determination of fault in honey bee stinging events, and other related fields.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1989 | Degree: Ph.D | Subject: Biology/Entomology | Institution: Utah State University |
| Year: 1980 | Degree: M.S. | Subject: Entomology | Institution: Purdue University |
| Year: 1977 | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Entomology | Institution: University of Idaho |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2015 to 2020 | Employer: Cal Poly | Title: Professor Emeritus | Department: Horticulture and Crop Science |
Responsibilities:Expert has taught entomology as Professor Emeritus. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2012 to 2015 | Employer: CSU | Title: Executive Director, Agricultural Research Institute | Department: Chancellor's Office |
Responsibilities:Expert led this six-campus agricultural research institute, in which sphere he distributed over $4 million in annual research funds and disseminated results also. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1997 to 2015 | Employer: Cal Poly. | Title: Associate Dean | Department: Coll. of Ag. Dean's office |
Responsibilities:Expert oversaw research and graduate programs for the 4th-largest college of agriculture in the United States. He maintained external partnerships within the industry and with other colleges and universities. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to 1997 | Employer: Cal Poly. | Title: Department Head | Department: Crop Science |
Responsibilities:Expert led faculty and staff in this diverse crop science department. He oversaw large field operations with annual and permanent crops. He worked with industry partners and the dean's office to support the mission of department. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1996 to 1996 | Employer: Crop & Food Research Institute, New Zealand | Title: Visiting Scientist | Department: Entomology |
Responsibilities:He conducted research on insect pests of flower and fruit crops. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1982 to 1996 | Employer: Cal Poly. | Title: Professor | Department: Crop Science |
Responsibilities:Expert taught and conducted research in applied entomology, including insect pest management and apiculture. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1981 to 1982 | Employer: Oregon State University | Title: Staff Research Assistant | Department: Entomology |
Responsibilities:Expert conducted research on tree fruit and nut crop pests. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1977 to 1977 | Employer: U.S.D.A.-A.P.H.I.S. | Title: Plant Protection Technician | Department: Plant Protection & Quarantine |
Responsibilities:He monitored grasshopper and cricket infestations across Idaho. He also aided in control operations. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2011 to 2013 | Agency: U.S./USDA | Role: P.I. - Training grant | Description: Led Cal Poly effort to train pre-deployment U.S. military/State dept. staff on agriculture skills prior to deployment to Afghanistan |
| Years: 2001 to 2002 | Agency: USDA | Role: P.I. Higher Ed and Training System grants | Description: Oversaw training/teaching programs for USDA via Cal Poly |
| Years: 1977 to 1977 | Agency: U.S./ USDA- APHIS | Role: Plant Protection Technician | Description: Grasshopper/ Cricket Surveyor for USDA in Idaho |
International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2008 to 2008 | Country / Region: Costa Rica | Summary: Visited EARTH University to facilitate cooperative ventures with Cal Poly |
| Years: 2007 to 2007 | Country / Region: China | Summary: Visited three universities to give seminars, establish cooperative research/graduate programs |
| Years: 1996 to 1996 | Country / Region: New Zealand -- north island | Summary: Conducted entomology research as visiting scientist at national lab - Crop & Food Research Institute |
| Years: 1993 to 1993 | Country / Region: Japan | Summary: Participated in agricultural/government tour of Japan as part of Japan Agricultural Exchange Council program |
| Years: 1990 to 2010 | Country / Region: Various | Summary: Provided numerous workshops/training programs for foreign visitors from government/university organizations |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Entomological Society of America; member since 1978. Active presenting research at branch/national meetings. Served on various committees. National Assoc. of Agricultural & Renewable Resources Universities. Elected to Board of Directors Calif. Assoc. of Nurseries and Garden Centers. Served as chair of their endowment advisory committee Member, Univ. of California Postharvest IPM Workgroup Sigma Xi research society, Cal Poly chapter President Western Apicultural Society, President |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Pest Control Advisor and Qualified Applicator licenses via CA Department of Pesticide Regulation, 1982-2016. Board Certified Entomologist, approx. 1982 - present. |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Statewide member, CA Dept. of Pesticide Regulation Pest Management Advisory Committee, 1999-2015. Steering committee member, CA Food & Fiber Futures Project, 1997-2003. Regional accreditation committee member, CA Agricultural Production Consultant's Association, 1992-1995. |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| Rotary Distinguished Service Award; Member of the Year; Board Member 3X Merit Pay Awards at Cal Poly (4 years) Monsanto Agricultural Faculty Award (2 years) Finalist, Cal Poly Distinguished Teaching Award Elected to Gamma Sigma Delta honorary society, Purdue University |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has published 10 peer-reviewed scholarly papers and 18 other professionally-related publications, most on entomological topics. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Expert has served as an expert witness in 21 cases. Many have taken place in California with several elsewhere in the United States. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Expert has attended numerous seminars on technical subjects (entomology, pest management, pesticides, etc.), as well as more general management subjects related to his academic positions as department head, associate dean, executive director, and other roles. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| English | Native Speaker |