Research
Interests
My major interests
are in the area of forest pathology and wood microbiology
with research in tree defense mechanisms, deterioration
processes of wood, biotechnological uses of forest fungi,
biological control of forest pathogens, and the conservation
of archaeological wood and wood of historic value. Projects
involve novel, interdisciplinary approaches to solving tree
disease problems and understanding the biology and ecology
of forest microbes.
Honors and Awards
Fellow, American Association
for the Advancement of Science (awarded 2000)
Fellow, American Phytopathological Society (awarded 1999)
Fellow, International Academy of Wood Science (awarded 1989)
Hans Merensky Fellow for Wood Science, 1991
Distinguish Service Award, 1996, American Society of Microbiology
United States Department of Agriculture 1997- Honor award
for research in environmental science
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| The Peary huts on Ellesmere Island during research
investigations to control decay fungi attacking
these historic structures. For more information
on research in the Arctic see Arctic
Studies pages. |
Its wet in the tropical rain forests of Papua New
Guinea. Pilot demonstration sites apply our research
results to help poor rural people have a better life.
Follow this link for more information on the Project
in Papua New Guinea |
