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HARIHARAN ESWARAN (Age 73)
Of Arlington, VA, died Monday, April 14, 2014 inVirginia Hospital Center, Arlington. A private memorial service will be held at a later date in Malaysia. Hariharan (Hari) Eswaran was born in Kluang, Johore, Malaysia. Hari graduated from English College, Johore, Malaysia and the University ofMalaya, Malaysia. He earned a Master's degree and PhD in Soil Science from Ghent University, Ghent, Belgium. He retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Washington, DC, in 2010. As National Leader, World Soil Resources, USDA NRCS, Hari led an international effort providing technical assistance in soil survey, soil conservation and soil fertility. During his 30 year career, he worked with scientists in over 100 countries helping to promote better land management in support of sustainable agriculture world-wide. The Soil Science Society of America made him a Fellow in 1993 and in 2012, he was honored by the International Union of Soil Science with the Guy Smith Medal for Soil Classification. He was the son of the late, E. Harihara Iyer and leaves behind his beloved mother Gomathy Mangalam, four sisters, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces, and their respective spouses, grand nieces and nephews to mourn his loss.
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May 9, 2014
Dr. Eswaran will be missed by many. I watched him lead others in a variety of situations. He was brilliant, a gentleman, and a friend to many. His contributions were imaginative, unique and important. Deep condolences to family and close friends.
Steven Holzhey, retired soil scientist, Suquamish, WA
April 28, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in family, friends and prayer (Psalm 65:2) during this difficult time.
Selim Kapur
April 28, 2014
Great Person and Teacher in the field. I have learned from him a lot concerning the sustainable management of soils and will pursue for our mutual cause the 'Anthroscape' which he had named to define the human driven soil eco-systems.
with Hari during a training workshop in Thailand, 1995
Emma Reich
April 25, 2014
It is sad that we have lost a great soil scientist. My sincere condolences to his family and friends.
April 23, 2014
Very sad to hear about the demise of such a good friend, respected colleague, thorough gentleman, and outstanding soil scientist.
PK Nair, Gainesville, Florida
Kamala Bhat
April 23, 2014
Please accept my heart felt condolences on Dr. Hariharan attaining the feet Lord Vishnu. May the almighty Grant him peace and the family strength to pass through these trying times.
April 23, 2014
I'm proud to have known and worked with Hari. He was a true professional and a skilled scientist. Karl Hipple, Retired NRCS
Mon Yee
April 23, 2014
Hari was truly a giant in his field and as a friend and colleague he will be sorely missed. His passing will be missed by soil scientists the world over.
Simeon Numbem
April 23, 2014
Hari was my mentor in soil sciences. I worked for him in 1998 at USDA /NRCS on desertification issues in Africa. He was fun, full of good humor and jovial.
May your soul rest in perfect Peace Hari.
Mexico, 1994
Pandi Zdruli
April 23, 2014
Great respect for a man that I was lucky enough to know and learn from him. He will be remembered for the enormous contributions to soil science and for the fellowship he established with hundreds of soil scientists around the world. May his soul rest in peace.
Nandu & Jaya Kumar
April 22, 2014
Our deep condolences to the family of Dr. Hari Eswaran. May the joyful memories of a life well lived help you through your grief.
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