Davis, Calif.—Markus Keller, the Chateau Ste. Michelle Distinguished Professor of Viticulture at Washington State University, will direct the American Society for Enology and Viticulture’s (ASEV) scientific, peer-reviewed publications starting March. Keller will work closely during his three-year appointment with current science editor Dr. Linda Bisson, who is retiring from the editorial eadership position after 15 years of managing ASEV’s publications, according to a statement released by the ASEV.

Keller will direct the American Journal of Enology and Viticulture (AJEV) and Catalyst: Discovery into Practice, ASEV’s upcoming publication, which will focus on the translation of research into practice. His duties will include ensuring the scientific rigor of the journals, guidance of the journal features and oversight of all research selection, writing and production. As chair of the ASEV publications committee, Keller will also retain a seat on the ASEV board to act as a liaison between the ASEV board and the committee.

Keller received his doctorate at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, Switzerland, and has more than 20 years of viticulture research and teaching experience in North and South America, Europe and Australia. He has published numerous scientific and practical articles, and is the author of “The Science of Grapevines: Anatomy and Physiology.”