William Sharp (scientist)

For other people named William Sharp, see William Sharp (disambiguation).

William Sharp is a biotechnologist and entrepreneur, who holds a PhD in plant cell Biology from Rutgers University. He is well known for his application of science into business, creating both start up companies and extensive technology transfer experience across the Americas and Asia in a broad sector of business ventures (Reflections & Connections - Personal Journeys Through The Life Sciences (Volumes I & II, ScienceTechPublishers LLC, Lewes, Delaware, 2014).

Papers

Dr Sharp has authored over seventy original research papers, abstracts and books in the field of plant cell biology including co-editing Plant Cell and Tissue Culture, The Ohio State University Press, Columbus, Ohio 1977 the five volume series entitled the Handbook of Plant Cell Culture, Volumes 1-5, Macmillian Publishing Company, New York 1983-1986)and Reflections & Connections - Personal Journeys Through The Life Sciences, ScienceTechPublishers, LLC, Lewes, Delaware 2014.

Positions

Dr. Sharp serves as both an adviser to Open Road Integrated Media. He is also a member of The Ohio State University College of Arts and Sciences Advisory Committee and the Ohio State University, Rutgers University, University of São Paulo Tripartite Collaborative Program{{http://news.rutgers.edu/contact-media-relations}}Template:06/30/2014.

Dr. Sharp was the former Professor and Dean of Research at Cook College; Director of Research at New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station at Rutgers University, Executive Vice-President of DNA Pharmaceuticals Inc., Executive Vice-President for Research at DNA Plant Technology Corp, Research Director at Pioneer Research, Campbell Institute for Research & Technology, the Campbell Soup Company a Full Professor at the Ohio State University, Visiting Professor, Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture, University of São Paulo, Fellow of the Argonne National Laboratory and member of the Board of the non-profit, Cleveland Center for Information & Technology (CCIT).

Achievements

Dr Sharp was a Fulbright Grantee during 1971 and 1973. He received the distinctive honor of having the Rod Sharp Professor of Microbiology, Ohio State University and the William "Rod" Sharp Biotechnology Conference Room, University of São Paulo named for him. He is the recipient of the title Eminent Professor and the Luiz Queiroz Distinguished Service Medal award from the University of São Paulo.

Dr. Sharp was awarded the Distinguished Service Award in recognition for his contributions to the Colleges of Arts and Sciences from The Ohio State University by President Gordon Gee at graduation commencement on December 9, 2007.

Dr. Sharp continues to mentor and advise his former students.

Dr. Sharp is the father of independent movie producer, Jeff (Jeffrey) Sharp.(President, Open Road Integrated Media, New York and Story Mining & Supply Company, Santa Monica, CA.,(Reflections & Connections - Personal Journeys Through The Life Sciences (Volumes I & II, Template:ScienceTechPublishers LLC, Lewes, Delaware, 2014

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