Dr. Dennis R. Thompson
thompsondennis388@gmail.com
EDUCATION:
Ph.D. in Education, University of Illinois, USA – Vocational and Technical Education (1996)
M.S. in Agriculture, Southern Illinois University, USA – Agricultural Education (1980)
SPECIALIZATIONS:
Agricultural Extension Services (formal and informal systems)
Seed Systems (formal and informal systems)
International Agricultural Development (30 countries on 5 continents)
Agronomy (former Certified Professional Agronomist for 39 years)
Biotechnology Stewardship Auditor (US and Africa)
Project Team Collaboration and Facilitation
METHODOLOGY:
Experiential learning
Qualitative research
Informal systems appreciation
Formalized systems appreciation
RELEVENT EXPERIENCES IN PAKISTAN:
University of Agriculture, Peshawar:
- NWFP “TIPAN”USAID Project
- Sarhad Journal of Agriculture reviewer
University of Agriculture, Faisalabad:
- ORIC appointment
- Assisted in establishment of Seed Science minor for BS students
- Speaker at First Pakistan Seed Congress
- USAID Soybean Innovation Lab collaborator (supplied 48 lines – germplasm)
University of Sargodha:
- HEC appointment as Examiner for Extension and Rural Development Department
- Journal of Agriculture and Food Advisory Board and contributor
- International Symposium speaker “Seed Quality and Certification”
- Facilitated establishment of a MOU with FAO.
Government:
- FSC&RD Capacity Building Project (FAO Consultant)
Private Sector:
- Importedvegetable seed, submitted entries in national maize variety registration trials and supplied maize genetics to private sector companies.
- Established and offered Seedburo and Agdia product lines in Pakistan.
RELEVENT EXPERIENCES IN SUB-SAHARA AFRICA:
- African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF)
- International Potato Center (CIP)
- United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
- Gates Foundation
- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA)
- Seedburo Equipment Company representation
- Ecumenical projects
- NGOs and Private Parties