James Byrne

Dr. James Byrne is an Associate Professor in the School of Earth Sciences at the University of Bristol. His research focuses on the interplay between magnetism and microbial processes in environmental contexts, leveraging expertise in physics, geomicrobiology, and environmental mineralogy. He holds an MPhys and PhD in related fields.

Education:

• MPhys (Master of Physics)
• PhD

Research Interests: Byrne’s work bridges geosciences and microbiology, exploring how microbial activities influence magnetic properties of environmental materials. His studies contribute to understanding biogeochemical cycles, mineral-microbe interactions, and environmental magnetism. Key areas include geomicrobiology, environmental mineral transformation, and the role of magnetism in tracing ecological processes.

Advising & Collaboration: Byrne supervises research projects and collaborates with colleagues such as Dr. Casey Bryce (Senior Lecturer), Dr. Jagannath Biswakarma (Senior Research Associate), and Mr. Fin Ring-Hrubesh (Research Associate) within the School of Earth Sciences. These collaborations likely center on interdisciplinary environmental and geochemical research.

Labs/Teams: Part of the School of Earth Sciences research community, Byrne contributes to a dynamic team exploring Earth systems, microbial ecology, and mineralogical processes.