James Weedon

James Weedon - Academic Overview

Dr. James Weedon is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Systems Ecology at the Faculty of Science, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on microbial ecology, soil science, and climate change impacts on ecosystems. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed articles and datasets, emphasizing topics like rhizosphere dynamics, litter decomposition, and Arctic tundra responses to warming.

Research Interests

• Microbial community assembly and function
• Climate change effects on soil ecosystems
• Plant-soil interactions and decomposition processes
• Biodiversity and ecosystem functioning

Recent Research Trends

Recent work highlights his focus on microbial responses to environmental drivers, such as warming-induced shifts in Arctic soil communities and the role of litter quality in decomposition. His studies often integrate field experiments and computational tools like the vegan R package for ecological data analysis.

Teaching and Contributions

Teaches courses on ecological data analysis and literature surveys. Supervised one PhD thesis and contributed to datasets on arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and soil carbon dynamics. Active in global collaborations, including Arctic and tropical field studies.