Paul Reese, Professor of Chemistry was conferred with the title of Emeritus following 37 years of service to The UWI. Professor Emeritus Reese has been leading research groups to isolate and characterise major natural products from Jamaicana plants and fungi (marine & terrestrial) towards the Identification of metabolites with biological activity and even to modify the natural products to enhance their bioactivity. He has served in various leadership roles including Head of the Chemistry Department, Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research, and Dean of the Faculty of Science & Technology.