James Lane

Dr. James Lane is a Professor and Department Chair in the Natural Sciences Department at the University of Wisconsin-Superior, specializing in Chemistry and Brewing. He focuses on organic chemistry, biochemistry, and sustainable energy solutions through plant-based research. His work includes plant oil analysis, biodiesel catalyst development, and antiviral plant extracts evaluation.

• Education: PhD in Organic Chemistry (Iowa State University, 1994); BS in Chemistry (Western Illinois University, 1988)

Research interests include optimizing biodiesel feedstocks, analyzing hop storage effects for brewing, and exploring local plant resources. He actively involves undergraduates in his projects.

No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned. His research has been published in journals like Agroforestry Systems and Applied Catalysis B: Environmental.

He emphasizes hands-on learning in the laboratory and connects chemistry to real-world societal challenges. His affiliations include the American Chemical Society and the American Society of Brewing Chemists.