Anne Taylor

Anne Taylor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Science at Oregon State University. Her research focuses on soil microbial ecology, particularly nitrification processes and the roles of ammonia-oxidizing archaea and bacteria in nitrogen cycling. She has contributed to understanding temperature effects on nitrification kinetics and greenhouse gas emissions.

• Education: B.S. in Bioresource Research (2000), M.S. in Environmental Soil Science (2001), Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering (2008) - all from Oregon State University

Her work spans microbial physiology, environmental engineering, and agricultural sustainability. Key studies involve thermodynamic modeling of nitrification, inhibitor-based differentiation of archaeal and bacterial activity, and impacts of climate variables on soil nitrogen dynamics.

Recent publications highlight comparative analyses of nitrification responses to temperature gradients, substrate availability, and inhibition mechanisms. Collaborative efforts with researchers like Daniel D. Myrold and Peter J. Bottomley appear in high-impact journals such as ISME Journal and Soil Biology and Biochemistry.

Professional activities include presentations at international conferences (e.g., International Conference on Nitrification, ISME Meetings) and participation in USDA-NIFA AFRI and EPA-funded projects. She serves on graduate committees and maintains active laboratory research programs.