Research projects are on N dynamics in forest ecosystems; use of stable isotopes for quantifying N cycle processes; ecology of Frankia in soil; functional diversity of soil microbial communities.
Current:
Recently Completed:
Outstanding Alumnus Award, School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan Technological University
Soil Science Research Award, Soil Science Society of America (joint with Peter Bottomley, first time awarded as a team)
Fellow, Soil Science Society of America
Fellow, American Society of Agronomy
Professional Experience:
Other Professional Experience
Ph.D. 1984 Michigan State University, Microbiology M.S. 1979 Washington State University, Soil science B.S. 1977 Michigan Technological University, Forestry