Name: Hari Pratap Singh
Title: Research Professional
Place of Work or School: Fort Valley State University, Fort Valley, Ga.
Research Area: Biotechnology, Genomics, and Environmental Stress Physiology
Member since: 2004

1. Why has being a member of ASPB been important to you?
It has really helped me be a part of a wide network of scientists and researchers across the disciplines in plant biology. ASPB is a unique resource portal, where information is made available at the simple click of the mouse for everybody, from a high school student to an established scientist, researcher, or educator.

2. Was someone instrumental in getting you to join ASPB?
Professor Brija Bhoosan Singh, F.N.A.S.

3. What would you tell colleagues to encourage them to join?
ASPB offers access to a network of plant scientists and reputable publications such as The Plant Cell and Plant Physiology, as well as annual international scientific meetings. It also encourages budding scientists through travel grants and fellowships.

4. Have you enhanced your career using ASPB job postings or through networking at an ASPB function?
No, not yet.

5. Have you had any success at finding candidates as a result of a job posting at the meeting or via our online Job Bank?
No, but I am sure the ASPB Job Bank will prove to be a great resource in helping me find candidates for my postings in the near future.

6. Do you read print journals? If so, where do you usually read them?
For me, it seems like electronic versions have taken over. Occasionally, I might read at the library or between experiments, on breaks, or during travel.

7. What do you think is the next “big thing” in plant biology?
Genomics and computational biology.

8. What person, living or deceased, do you most admire?
I admire my dad, D. P. Singh, the most. He has been my role model. Today, I am successful because of his training, love, care, and continued motivation.

9. What are you reading these days?
As a reviewer, I am reading a lot of manuscripts. As a researcher, I have little time left after reading about biofuels.

10. What are your hobbies?
I enjoy traveling, photography, teaching, and research, although computers are my obsession.

11. What is your most treasured possession?
My most treasured possession would be the love of my exceptionally unique and wonderful wife, Archana, and my dear son, Harsh.

12. What do you still have left to learn?
If I count, there will be a long list. The learning process never ends. It’s an ongoing process, although I would very much like to contribute a landmark event to the field of plant biology. In addition, I wish I could learn Spanish and more dance routines.