Roland Holou

Email: abpku5@r.postjobfree.com

Address: **** ******** ***

City: St Louis

State: MO

Zip: 63130

Country: USA

Phone: 574-***-****

Skill Level: Experienced

Salary Range: $90,000

Willing to Relocate

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Roland A. Y. HOLOU, Ph.D.

7723 Carleton Ave, University City, MO, 63130

574-***-****, abpku5@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION:

Ph.D., Plant, Insect and Microbial Sciences (2010), Program Area: Plant Biology and Genetics, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

MS, Agricultural Engineering (2002), Management of Natural Resources, Forestry, Water Resources, Fishery, Animal Sciences and Technics), University of Abomey Calavi, Abomey Calavi, Benin

BS, Agronomy (2001), University of Abomey-Calavi, Abomey Calavi, Benin

Tropical Agriculture Diploma (1998), Plant Production and Rural Development, Agricultural College Medji of Sekou, Allada, Benin

SKILLS:

Strong expertise in Plant Biology, Genetics, Physiology, Biotechnology, and Statistical Methodology. Experience with designing and conducting experiments in the field and in the lab. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Willingness to relocate and to work in challenging environmental conditions. Agribusiness industry and seed technology experience, bilingual, well organized, responsible, detail-oriented, great teammate, published author, strong leadership and decision making skills, project management skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

2010-2012: Research Scientist, Monsanto Company, Constantine (MI) and St Louis (MO)

2008 - 2010: Graduate Research Assistant, Plant Sciences Division. University of Missouri, Columbia

1995 - Current: Writer, Published 4 books on the Education, Development, Politics, and Economics

2007: Substitute Teacher, Pattonville School District, Saint Louis, Missouri

1998 - 2003: Research Assistant, Laboratory of Applied Ecology, University of Abomey-Calavi, Benin

2003: Consultant and Research Assistant, Laboratory of Microbial Ecology, Univ. of Abomey-Calavi, Benin

SELECTED HONORS AND AWARDS:

2011-Present: Who's Who in the World

2011-Present: Cambridge Who`s Who among Executives, Professionals and Entrepreneurs

2010-Present: Who`s Who in America. The Marquis Who`s Who Publications Board

2010-Present: Rollins Society Member, University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

In honor of meritorious service to the university community and in the recognition of commitment to duty and outstanding leadership

2010: Doctoral Marshal (First of the class), University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

2009: Graduate Student Minority Poster Contest, Third place, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science of America, and Soil Science Society of America

2009: International Plant Nutrition Colloquium Fellowship

2007: The National Dean`s List, USA

SELECTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE:

2012: Chair, International Service in Agronomy Award Committee (American Society of Agronomy)

2012: Science Fair Judge, Monsanto Scholarships, Academy of Science - St Louis

2011-Present: Advisory Board Member at Water Efficient Maize For Africa, Monsanto

2010-2013: International Chair, Sweet Sorghum Ethanol Association

2010-Present: Manuscript Reviewer

International Journal of Medicine & Medical Sciences; International Research J. of Plant Sci.; Global Research J. of Microbiology; African J. of Microbiology Resear. Internat. J. of Agricultural Sci.; International Research J. of Microbiology; International Research J. of Agric. Sci. & Soil Sci.; International Research J. of Biotechnology; African J. of Food, Agriculture, Nutrition and Development; Biomass and Bioenergy J.; Cereal Chemistry J.; J. of Life Science

2009-2010: Vice President and Networking Event Coordinator, Alternative Career Exploration in the Sciences (ACES). University of Missouri, Columbia, Missouri

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

American Chemical Society, Association of African Agricultural Professionals in the Diaspora, French Writers Association, American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, Soil Science Society of America, Sweet Sorghum Ethanol Association, International Association for Plant Biotechnology, American Society of Plant Biologists, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Canadian Society for Engineering in Agricultural, Food, Environmental, and Biological Systems; American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers, American Society for Microbiology, American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Benin Association of Pastoralism, etc.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

Holou, R. A. Y., Stevens, G., and Kindomihou, V. 2013. Return of Aboveground Nutrients by Switchgrass into the Surrounding Soil during Senescence. Future Science, Biofuels (in press; scheduled for publication in March 2013).

Holou R.A.Y., E.G. Achigan-Dako, and Sinsin B., 2013. Ecology and management of invasive plants in Africa. In Jose, S., Singh, H., Kohli, R., and Batish, D. (eds.) 2013. Invasive Plant Ecology. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL (in press; scheduled for publication in January 2013).

Kindomihou M. V., Holou RA.Y., Dagbenonbakin D. G., Sinsin B., Meerts P. 2012. Temporal change in silica accumulation, covariations with foliar minerals and fodder value of Loxodera ledermannii (Pilger) ex Launert from the sudanian Benin (Western Africa). International Journal of Academic Research, Natural and Applied Sciences, 4(3): 144-152.

Holou, R. A. Y., Stevens, G., and Kindomihou, V. 2011. Impact of nitrogen fertilization on nutrient removal by corn grain. Online. Crop Management doi:10.1094/CM-201*-****-**-RS.

Holou R.A.Y., Stevens G., Sinsin B., 2011. Biomass production and soil nutrient removal by switchgrass grown for biofuel production. Future Science, Biofuels 2:629-637. doi: 10.4155/bfs.11.140.

Holou R.A.Y., Stevens G., 2011. Juice, sugar, and bagasse response of sweet sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench cv. M81E) to N fertilization and soil type. Global Change Biology Bioenergy, 4:302-310. doi: 10.1111/j.1757-1707.2011.01126.x.

Holou R.A.Y., and Kindomihou K., 2011. Impact of Nitrogen Fertilization on the oil, protein, starch, and ethanol yield of Corn [Zea mays (L)] grown for Biofuel Production. 5: 1013-1021.

Stevens G. and Holou R.A.Y., 2011. Sweet Sorghum as a Biofuel Crop. p56-74. In Nigel G Halford and Angela Karp (eds). Energy Crops. Royal Society of Chemistry. Energy and Environment Series No. 3. First Edition. London, UK. ISBN-13: 978-1849730327.

Holou R.A.Y., 2010. Nutrient, water, and soil type management of biofuel feedstock production by corn, sorghum and switchgrass. PhD Dissertation. Plant, Insect and Microbial Science (Option: Plant Biology and Genetics). University of Missouri - Columbia. Division of Plant Sciences, Missouri, US. 28 September. 346 p.

Holou R.A.Y, & Stevens G., 2009. Impact of nitrogen fertilization and the soil type on the quality and yield of sweet sorghum juice. UC Davis: The Proceedings of the International Plant Nutrition Colloquium XVI. Retrieved from: http://escholarship.org/uc/item/9t33w04g

Holou R.A.Y & Sinsin B., 2006. Study of degradation by invasive plants on artificial, olderly degraded artificial and native pastures in Guinean zone: case of the station of Abomey Calavi and Sekou in Benin. Notes of the Laboratory of Applied Ecology, Benin. Volume 1, numero 002: 20-21.

Holou R.A.Y and Dakpogan A., 2003. Impact of Commelina benghalensis on economy of farmers in Benin. Acacia, Review of Ecological Agriculture in Africa. (26):8-9.

Holou R.A.Y and Sinsin B., 2002. Bushy weeds overrunning artificial and natural grasslands grazed by sheep and cows in the Guinean zone in Benin. Benin Agronomic Sciences Annals (1):40-66.

Holou R.A.Y and Sinsin B., 2001. Chromolaena odorata: A cover plant threatening Benin Guinean grasslands. Newsletter, Center for Cover Crops Information and Seed Exchange, Africa/International Institute of Tropical Agriculture. (7):2-3.

OTHER SKILLS:

Proficiency: SAS, SPSS, JMP, Minitab, Windows, Word, Power Point, Excel, and Six sigma certification

English and French (Fluent - both writing and speaking)

5 Dialects of Benin (Fluent in speaking)

REFERENCES: Upon Request

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