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HAROLD HOVEL, Ph.D. – Dr. Hovel is a retired research scientist where his research focused mainly on solar energy technology. He is the author of over 100 scientific papers, more than 100 patents or patent publications, and two books: a textbook on solar photovoltaics and a novel about animals fighting pirates. He is a former Chairman of the Physics Panel of the National Research Council, Associateship Programs, and is a National Associate of the National Academy of Sciences. He has been involved in humane and animal welfare projects for 45 years, with presentations at elementary and high schools, universities, community, church, and humane groups, and science teacher conferences. Recently he has focused on the link between animal cruelty and human violence, with presentations to law enforcement officials, and on the issues of hunting and climate change. He is a past President of the New York State Coalition for Animals, the Animal Welfare Alliance, and the Putnam Valley Conservation Council. He is presently Chairman of the Board of the New York State Humane Association.