Nov. 26, 2008 -
PRLog -- Dr. Paul Reed Hepperly is a research director and Fullbright scholar at Rodale Institute, a leading, nonprofit organization that provides organic solutions for the challenges of global climate change, better nutrition in food, famine prevention and poverty reduction. Paul joined the team of experts at Rodale in 2002, bringing extensive expertise in organic and conventional agriculture. As an accomplished researcher, author and educator, Paul is a keynote speaker at larger organizational functions throughout the world, including Central and South America, the Caribbean, Europe, India and Africa. He has contributed to more than 150 publications on plant pathology, fungal diseases, plant disease resistance, disease management, epidemiology, seed pathology, agronomy, horticulture, carbon sequestration and research program management. In his present role, Paul is depended on to oversee long-term agricultural trials and comparisons, and to promote health, farming, food and water quality. He holds a doctorate in plant pathology, a master’s degree in agronomy, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology, from the University of Illinois. In September of 2007, he was honored with a Fulbright Scholar Award and in 2005, he received the Rachel Carson Council Sense of Science Award. Paul also received the da Vinci Community Award from the da Vinci Discovery Center of Science and Technology. He credits his success to dedication and to his desire for learning and aspires to increase public awareness of the benefits of a more natural, agricultural system. Paul is equally committed to local philanthropic projects for the community of Kutztown, Pennsylvania, and is active in church and other groups. In his spare time, he enjoys reading Scientific American, hiking and activities with family.
In recognition of an exceptional career as research director and Fullbright scholar at Rodale Institute, Dr. Paul Reed Hepperly, is being included in the 2008/2009 Princeton Premier Registry alongside the most prominent business leaders and professionals of every industry, from around the globe.
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