Background
Lavee, Shimon was born on January 29, 1931 in Berlin. Son of Arthur and Ruth (Halpern) Loewenthal. arrived in Israel, 1938.
Lavee, Shimon was born on January 29, 1931 in Berlin. Son of Arthur and Ruth (Halpern) Loewenthal. arrived in Israel, 1938.
Master of Science, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, Hebrew University, Jerusalem, Rehovot, Israel, 1960.
Researcher, Agricultural Research Organisation Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, Israel, 1955-1961;
senior researcher, Agricultural Research Organisation Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 1961-1969;
department head, Agricultural Research Organisation Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 1969-1992;
head of institute, Agricultural Research Organisation Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 1975-1978;
science deputy director, Agricultural Research Organisation Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 1983-1985;
associate professor horticulture, Agricultural Research Organisation Volcani Center, Bet Dagan, 1970-1976;
professor of horticulture, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Rehovot, since 1976. Consultant International Olive Oil Council, Madrid, various years. Israel representative to various research organizations in food and agricultural research in Europe.
Adjunct Professor U. Georgia, Athens, 1989. Honorary professional associate Charles Sturt U., Wagga, Australia, 1997.
Fellow American Society Horticulture Science (Wilson Popenoe award 1982, Best Paper on Evergreens). Member Italian Academy of Olives, Italian Academy Vines. Other science societies holding officerships in many.
Married Aya Wiesel Last, March 24, 1953. Children: Itay, Anat, Eran.