Harald S.

University Professor

Athens, United States

Experience

Oct 1996 - Present
29 years 2 months
Remote

Scientific Journal Editor

In a voluntary capacity, served on the editorial boards of seven scientific journals, with roles ranging from Assistant Editor to Associate Editor and Editor-in-Chief: Horticulturae (MDPI), Journal of Phytopathology (Wiley), Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection (Springer), PhytoFrontiers (American Phytopathological Society, APS), Phytopathology (APS), Plant Disease (APS), Tropical Plant Pathology (Springer).

Oct 1996 - Present
29 years 2 months
Athens, United States
On-site

Assistant, Associate, and Full Professor, Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences

University of Georgia

  • Taught various undergraduate and graduate courses, including Introductory Plant Pathology, Advanced Disease Management, and Seminar in Agricultural Data Science.
  • Mentored graduate students in research, data analysis, and effective written and verbal communication.
  • Conducted laboratory and field research in pathogen biology and management of diseases of fruit crops (primarily blueberries, peaches, and grapes).
  • Published 137 scientific journal articles and 12 book chapters, all of which required significant attention to detail, clarity, and precision in written communication.
Oct 1994 - Sep 1996
2 years
Ames, United States

Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Plant Pathology

Iowa State University

  • Conducted research on the ecology, risk assessment, and management of soybean sudden death syndrome in the midwestern U.S.
  • Published journal papers and abstracts.
  • Presented work at national and international venues.
Aug 1990 - Sep 1994
4 years 2 months
Davis, United States

Graduate Research Assistant, Department of Plant Pathology

University of California, Davis

  • Developed prediction models for a disease of lettuce in the Salinas Valley of California.
  • Published journal papers and abstracts.
  • Presented work at national and international venues.

Summary

I am excited to apply for a Freelance Biology Expert position for AI model training as advertised on the Fratch website. After a 30-year career in biological research and teaching at the University of Georgia, I am eager to contribute my strong communication skills, extensive editorial experience, and a deep understanding of data and language.

Throughout my career as a university professor, a strong emphasis has been on effective communication of complex ideas and data. I have taught several different undergraduate and graduate courses in the biological and data sciences and successfully mentored numerous graduate students in research and data analysis, with a strong emphasis on developing effective written and verbal communication skills. My experience as a writer is demonstrated by my publication record of over 130 scientific journal papers and 12 book chapters, all of which required meticulous attention to detail, clarity, and precision in written communication.

In addition, my extensive background as a peer-reviewer (for nearly 100 different biological sciences journals) and as an academic editor (for seven different journals) has provided me with a deep understanding of proofreading, editing, and ensuring the accuracy and clarity of written content. This role required me to evaluate and refine the work of others, a task directly relevant to training AI language models.

I am an active user of generative AI tools, applying them almost daily in professional and personal contexts. This hands-on experience has given me some insight into how AI models interact with users and how prompt crafting influences responses and outcomes.

The role of Freelance Biology Expert aligns perfectly with my interest in continuing to contribute to science, education, and business in a meaningful way. I have attached my resume for your review and look forward to the possibility of discussing this opportunity with you.

Languages

German
Native
English
Advanced

Education

University of California, Davis

Ph.D. · Plant Pathology · Davis, United States

Technical University of Munich

Bachelor · Agricultural Sciences · Munich, Germany

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