Degrees, Cornell University, Oregon State University and University of Illinois. Over 30 years' experience in agricultural research in the developing world. 1972, with Peace Corps, including two years as a science teacher, Democratic Republic of Congo; Visiting Research Associate, International Centre for Tropical Agriculture, Colombia; 1982-85, Technical Adviser, Burundi; Head, Rice Programme, CIAT; 1992-98, Plant Pathologist, IRRI; 1999, Professor and Head, Department of Plant Pathology, and Director, Plant Biotechnology Center, Kansas State University; since 2005, Director-General, International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). Founding Chairman of the Board, IRRI Fund Singapore. Recipient of awards.