Jeff Nielson

Jeff Nielson serves as a Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Watershed Sciences at Utah State University, where he leads the Environmental Biogeochemistry & Paleolimnology Lab. His work bridges watershed management with historical environmental analysis.

Research focuses on Environmental Biogeochemistry and Paleolimnology, examining nutrient cycling, sediment records, and long-term ecosystem responses to climate change in freshwater systems. This integrates hydrology, geochemistry, and paleoenvironmental reconstruction to address contemporary watershed challenges.

The Environmental Biogeochemistry & Paleolimnology Lab conducts field and laboratory analyses of lake sediments to decode past environmental conditions, providing critical insights for sustainable water resource management and conservation strategies.