VIP Biography for
James W. Stansel, Ph.D.
 | James W. Stansel, Ph.D. |
| Industry | Education/research |
| Title | Resident Director/Professor Emeritus |
| Expertise | Rice Agronomy |
| Current Organization | Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) |
| Type of Organization | University |
| Major Product | Education/ rice production research, rice varieties and rice production practices |
| Area of Distribution | International, National |
| University/Degree | B.S., Agronomy, 1956; M.S., Field Crop Science, 1959, Texas A&M University; Ph.D., Plant Breeding & Genetics, Plant Biochemistry, Statistics, 1965, Purdue University, Indiana |
| Born | April 8, 1934, Angleton, Texas |
| Published Works | Published over 90 scientific papers |
| Affiliations | USAID Science Liaison Officer to International Rice Research Institute at Los Banos Philippines, 1993-2001; Texas Rice Improvement Association President, 2002-present; Fellow, Crop Science Society of America; Fellow, American Society of Agronomy |
| Hobbies & Sports | Woodworking, water sports, jogging, poker, land management |
| Career Accomplishments | Has served as an ambassador for Texas rice in 18 countries; Guided the research scientist training of 29 graduate students from 10 countries; Research focused on both the development of new varieties and improvement of rice production systems; Developed revolutionary rice production practices used for over 40 years; Member of the team introducing the semi dwarf rice varieties and their production system revolutionizing the Southern U.S. rice production and increasing yields to unprecedented levels; Recognized by his professional colleagues by being named a Fellow by both Crop Science Society of America in 1992 and the American Society of Agronomy in 1994; Received the USDA Unit Award for Superior Service in 1987; Received the Texas A&M University System Vice Chancellor Award for Team Research in 1985 and again in 1994; Received the Distinguished Rice Research and Education Award for Team Research in 1986 and Individually in 1992 and the Distinguished Service Award in 2002 presented by the Rice Technical Working Group (U.S. and international scientists) |
| Work History | Faculty TAMUS at Beaumont, 1960-99; Resident Director, 1982-99 |
| Spouse | Sue |
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