Background
Swanepoel, Frans Johannes was born on September 2, 1960 in Zastron, South Africa. Son of Hendrik Johannes Swanepoel and Magdalena Wilhelmina Van der Vyver.
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Frans Johannes Swanepoel
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Frans Johannes Swanepoel, South African research and development university executive. Named Agriculturist of Year award, Agricultural Writers Association Sa, Eastern Cape Branch, 1989; recipient Prof C.H.J. van Aswegen prize, UFS, 1983; Travelling fellowship, Ernest Oppenheimer Memorial Trust University, 1990. Member of SARIMA, South African Society Animal Science (branch chair, eastern cape 1989-1991).
Education
Bachelor of Science with honors, University Stellenbosch, Sa, 1990. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with honors cum laude, UFS, Sa, 1983. Master of Science in Agriculture with honors, UFS, 1984.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Free State, Sa, 1986.
Career
Director research development UFS, Bloemfontein, South Africa, since 2002, professor South Africa, since 2003. Vice chairperson Agricultural Research Council, South Africa, 1997—2004, chairperson, South Africa, 1999—2000. Fulbright visiting professor Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, since 2008.
Achievements
Membership
Member of SARIMA, South African Society Animal Science (branch chair, eastern cape 1989-1991).
Connections
Children: Hendrik Johannes, Elzarie.
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Nationality
South African
Education
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1990
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1983
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1986
Awards
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Named Agriculturist of Year award, Agricultural Writers Association Sa, Eastern Cape Branch, 1989. Recipient Prof C.H.J. van Aswegen prize, UFS, 1983. Travelling fellowship, Ernest Oppenheimer Memorial Trust University, 1990.Named Agriculturist of Year award, Agricultural Writers Association Sa, Eastern Cape Branch, 1989. Recipient Prof C.H.J. van Aswegen prize, UFS, 1983. Travelling fellowship, Ernest Oppenheimer Memorial Trust University, 1990.