Background
Vuylsteke, Dirk Robert was born on December 26, 1958 in Cologne, Germany. Son of Walter and Hedwige (Verbruggen) Vuylsteke.
Vuylsteke, Dirk Robert was born on December 26, 1958 in Cologne, Germany. Son of Walter and Hedwige (Verbruggen) Vuylsteke.
Degree in agricultural science, Catholic University, Leuven, Belgium, 1981.
Research assistant, Catholic U., Leuven, 1981-1982; tissue culture scientist, International Institute Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria, 1982-1991; germplasm engineer, International Institute Tropical Agriculture, Nigeria, 1991-1994; agronomist, breeder, International Institute Tropical Agriculture, Kampala, Uganda, since 1994. Program leader Institute for Information Technology Advancement, Nigeria, 1991-1993. Team leader Institute for Information Technology Advancement-ESARC, Uganda, since 1994.
Member International Society Horticultural Science, American Society Horticultural Science, American Museum NaturalHistory, New York Academy Sciences.
Married Kathelyne Maria Craenen, July 8, 1983. Children: Sarah Maria, Yannick Dirk.