Khaled M. Makkouk

Candidate for Vice President

I served ISPP as a Councilor representing the Arab Society for Plant Protection for around thirty years. In addition, I served as a member of the ISPP Special Projects Committee for five years in the 1980s under the chairmanship of Dr. Jurgen Franz. I am aware of ISPP mission and activities and believe in its role in promoting plant health globally.

During a significant part of my career, I served as a senior scientist (virologist) at the International Center for Agricultural Research in the Dry Areas (ICARDA) for around 21 years. This gave me the opportunity to build scientific ties with scientists from all over the world.

In 1979, I played a role in establishing the Arab Society for Plant Protection and following establishment I served it in different capacities; as Secretary-Treasurer, Vice-President and President. In addition, I also served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Arab Journal of Plant Protection for over 20 years.

Similarly, I served the Mediterranean Phytopathological Union in different capacities; as Board member, Vice-President and President, as well as a member of the Editorial Board of the journal Phytopathologia Mediterranea.

All the above suggest that I am a believer in collective efforts within the scientific community, and the experiences I gained over the years permits me to easily promote the ISPP mission and activities globally. If elected as Vice President, I am prepared to serve ISPP to the maximum of my ability.

Makkouk cv 2017.pdf

 

 

 

 

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