Background
Roberts, Eric Hywel was born on January 27, 1930 in Welshpool, United Kingdom. Son of John Hywel and Elizabeth Mildred (Ryle) Roberts.
Roberts, Eric Hywel was born on January 27, 1930 in Welshpool, United Kingdom. Son of John Hywel and Elizabeth Mildred (Ryle) Roberts.
Bachelor of Science, University Manchester, England, 1951. Doctor of Philosophy, University Manchester, England, 1954. Doctor of Science, University Manchester, England, 1965.
Doctor of Science (honorary), University Reading, England, 1999.
Senior scientific officer West African Rice Research Station, Rokupr, Sierra Leone, 1955-1963. Lecturer University Manchester, 1963-1968. Professor crop production University Reading., England, 1968-1995, emeritus professor crop production England, since 1996.
Dean faculty agriculture and food, University Reading, 1977-1980, 89-92. Pro-vice-chancellor University Reading, 1982-1986. Chairman board trustees International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics, India, 1993-1996.
Director research International Crop Research Institute for Semi-and Tropics, India, 1997.
Fellow Institute Biology.
Married Dorothy Laura Mollart. Children: Peter John Hywel, Ian James Hywel.