I worked as a mycologist, on the identification and classification of fungi (especially microscopic species and lichens), at the International (formerly Commonwealth) Mycological Institute at Kew from 1969-8. et al. Meadowbank Park
& Webb, J.A. In a short period of time, several excellent applications were received, and then the more difficult part of the discussion started. From 2000-2016 I held research positions in the Facultad de Farmacia of the Universidad Complutense de Madrid.
Donate today. Kirk, P.M., Stalpers, J.A., Braun, U., Crous, P.W., Hansen, K., Hawksworth, D.L., Hyde, K.D., Lücking, R., Lumbsch, T.H., Rossman, A.Y., Seifert, K.A. Exploring the diversity and evolution of the world’s fungi. as decomposers, symbionts, pathogens), fungi are fundamental to life on Earth. I took early retirement after 14 years as Director at the end of 1997 when the Institute ceased as part of a governmental restructuring of the parent body. Professor David L. Hawksworth is a Visiting Professor for Geography and Environmental Science at the University of Southampton. and promoting inclusion for all", Dorking Halls Arts Alive, Copyright 2020 Mole Valley District Council, MVDC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites. (2016).
Privacy and Cookies Policy In addition I am an Honorary Research Associate at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew (from 2014) and a Scientific Associate of The Natural History Museum London (from 2006). I have an extensive research record, including some 50 books that I have authored or edited, and over 600 scientific publications. He also undertakes field surveys, training courses, environmental impact assessments, the preparation of specialist reports, and consultancies involving litigation, on a wide range of issues involving fungi (including lichens), including mould growths in buildings. (2018), Crous, P.D., Hawksworth, D.L.
Born in Sheffield, educated at the Herbert Strutt Grammar School (Belper, Derbyshire), and studied at the University of Leicester where I obtained BSc(Hons), PhD, and DSc degrees in botany. In 1996 I was honoured by being appointed CBE by HM The Queen for services to science. Penicillium), medical (e.g. Since 2007, working mainly with leading forensic ecologist, botanist and palynologist Professor Patricia Wiltshire, he has also applied his mycological knowledge to criminal and civil forensic cases, including 18 cases of murder, and he has appeared in court as an expert witness in murder trials. We need your help to preserve our collections and continue our scientific research. Undergraduate and Postgraduate student, University of Leicester 1964-69, Mycologist, International Mycological Institute (Kew) 1969-81, Scientific Assistant to Executive Director, CAB International (Farnham Royal) 1981-83, Director, International Mycological Institute (Kew and Egham) 1981-97, Profesor, Facultad de Farmacia, Universidad Complutense de Madrid 2000 on, President of the: International Union of Biological Sciences 1994-97; International Mycological Association 1990-94; British Mycological Society 1990; British Lichen Society 1986-87, Medals and Awards: Bicentenary Medal, Linnean Society 1978; Acharius Medal, International Association for Lichenology 2002; Josef Adolf von Arx Award, Royal Dutch Academy of Sciences, 2011; Ainsworth Medal, International Mycological Association 2014; Founders' Award, European Mycological Association 2015. I have worked on diverse aspects of fungi for over 50 years, and I am especially well-known for estimates of global fungal species diversity, inventorying, improving nomenclatural systems, the use of lichens as pollution indicators, explorations of lichen-inhabiting fungi, and more recently the establishment of forensic mycology. I have also been a member of the St Stephen's House Surgery Patient Participation Group, representing patients' interest, which I have chaired since 2014. Latest News We face a significant financial challenge that threatens our future. I returned as Director of that Institute in 1983 after serving for two years as Scientific Assistant to the Executive Director of the parent body of the Instituite, CAB International (formerly Commonwealth Agricultural Bureaux) where I was involved in overseeing administrative, personnel and marketing functions. While living in north-west London from 1969-1997, I served as Chair of a group which prepared a long-term management plan for the Ruislip Woods (now a National Nature Reserve) for the London Borough of Hillingdon in 1982 which is still being followed. I was also involved in preparing major sections of UNEP's Global Biodiversity Assessment of 1995. Terms and Conditions, "Celebrating diversity
My tenure of the Madrid position ended in June 2016. Mycologist and lichenologist, Professor David Hawksworth CBE explores Mickleham churchyard in Surrey to discover the fascinating world of tombstone lichens. Boluda, C.G., Rico, V.J., Divakar, P.K., Nadyeina, O., Myllys, L., McMullin, R.T., Zamora, J.C., Scheidegger, C. & Hawksworth, D.L. I have introduced about 900 scientific names, including 80 genera new to science. I have travelled to 49 countries for fieldwork and scientific meetings, and have served as one of the editors of the last six editions of the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, and three editions of the Dictionary of the Fungi. Since moving to Ashtead, I have served as a member of the Ashtead Residents Association Standing Committee and, along with my wife Patricia Wiltshire, have contributed to the Green Belt Boundary Review and Neighbourhood Development Plan as members of Ashtead Community Vision and Ashtead Neighbourhood Forum. & Wingfield, M.J. (2015). Comparative Plant and Fungal Biology. Emergencies Jobs using techniques ranging from natural products, ultrastructure, and now molecular phylogenetics. Mole Valley Life With over 50 years experience in the classification and identification of fungi, Professor Hawksworth is a recognized world authority on the diversity, systematics, and ecology of fungi, especially microfungi and lichens. David Hawksworth may refer to: David Hawksworth, chef of Hawksworth Restaurant in Vancouver, Canada David Leslie Hawksworth (born 1946), British mycologist and lichenologist This disambiguation page lists articles about people with the same name. Bryoria, Parmelia s. My primary interest is the identification of fungi (including lichens) and the application of that knowledge to applied and environmental sciences, including conservation, ecology, forensic science, medical mycology, palaeoecology, plant pathology, and pollution monitoring. I have published on mainly microscopic fungi, including ones of industrial (e.g. David is currently Leader of the Informal Independent Group.
Download a PDF of our prospectus or order a printed copy to be delivered to your door. Visit Leatherhead I have broad interests in the environment, including the bioindication of air pollution, and served on the Council of English Nature (now Natural England) from 1996-99. Professor David Hawksworth CBE Honorary Research Associate Department. Contact Us Annual Review of Phytopathology 53: 247–267. I have been involved in editing scientific books and journals for different publishers and scientific organizations, and am currently the Editor-in-Chief of two peer-reviewed journals: Biodiversity and Conservation and IMA Fungus.
With their multiple ecological roles (e.g. © Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Evaluating methodologies for species delimitation: the mismatch between phenotypes and genotypes in lichenized fungi (Bryoria sect. Born in Sheffield, educated at the Herbert Strutt Grammar School (Belper, Derbyshire), and studied at the University of Leicester where I obtained BSc(Hons), PhD, and DSc degrees in botany. & Stadler, M. (2013), Open today
I am Honorary President of the International Mycological Association, and Editor-in-Chief of both IMA Fungus and Biodiversity and Conservation. Specialism. Membership, Ardingly, Haywards Heath, Sussex, RH17 6TN. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Tickets Data Protection and Freedom of Information.
Get exclusive updates, offers and more in our monthly newsletter. Implexae, Parmeliaceae), Identifying and naming plant pathogenic fungi: past, present, and future, Evolution of complex symbiotic relationships in a morphologically derived family of lichen-forming fungi, Fungal diversity revisited: 2.2 to 3.8 million species, Rarely reported fungal spores and structures: an overlooked source of probative trace evidence in criminal investigations, A without-prejudice list of generic names of fungi for protection under the International Code of Nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants, FDhc, Filosophie Hedersdoktor, University of Umeå, 1996, Bicentenary Medal, Linnean Society of London, 1978, Acharius Medal, International Association for Lichenology, 2002, Josef Adolf von Arx Award, CBS-KNAW Fungal Biodiversity Centre, Utrecht, 2011, Ainsworth Medal, International Mycological Association, 2014, Founders Award, European Mycological Association, 2015, Fellow’s Medal, International Mycological Association President, International Union of Biological Sciences (IUBS) 1994-97, President, International Mycological Association (IMA) 1990-94, Honorary President 1994 on President British Mycological Society 1990, President, British Lichen Society 1986-87, Vice-President Emeritus, Fungal Nomenclature Session, 2018, Visiting Professor, University of Southampton. He is particularly known for studies and surveys of fungal diversity, and the bioindication of air pollution. Systematics, diversity, ecology, and nomenclature of fungi, especially ascomycetes (including lichen-fungi). Accessibility Mycologist, applying knowledge of fungi (especially microfungi and lichens) to various aspects of applied and environmental sciences, including conservation, ecology, forensic science, medical mycology, palaeoecology, plant pathology, and pollution monitoring.