James Waples

James Waples is an Associate Professor in the School of Freshwater Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He holds a PhD in Biogeochemistry (UWM, 1998) and a BSc in Zoology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison (1985). His research focuses on radionuclide tracers in freshwater systems and biogeochemical processes, with an emphasis on particle dynamics, isotope analysis, and environmental monitoring. Recent work includes studies on bismuth-210 applications, sewage effluent tracking via iodine-131, and phosphorus dynamics in Lake Michigan's Green Bay. His research integrates field measurements with modeling to understand aquatic system processes.

Publications from 2022 highlight advances in radionuclide tracing and climate-vegetation interactions in bat guano studies. Earlier work (2010-2015) established methodologies for particle flux quantification and water age determination using natural tracers. Funding and grants are not explicitly listed in the provided text.

No scientific awards are mentioned in the profile. His advising record and lab affiliations are unspecified, though his research suggests involvement with teams focused on limnology, radionuclide applications, and coastal systems. Collaborations include work with institutions like the Great Lakes Research Facility.