معرفی
Jim A. Nelson is a Researcher (Scientist I) at the University of Kentucky, affiliated with the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment and the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences. His work focuses on understanding how climate change and land management practices impact nutrient cycling and plant/soil water dynamics in grassland ecosystems. He also supports facilities management, safety protocols, and laboratory operations within the college.
Education: M.S. from Southwest Texas State University (1997), B.S. from Hardin Simmons University (1993).
Research interests include interdisciplinary studies on ecosystem responses to environmental changes, with a focus on sustainable agricultural practices and soil health. His contributions extend to managing safety databases (Chematix), coordinating laboratory inspections, and facilitating campus space assignments.
Professional Experience:
- 2006–Present: Scientist I, University of Kentucky
- 2002–2006: Agronomist, USDA-ARS, Raleigh, NC
- 1998–2002: Research Associate, Colorado State University (CSU)/USDA-ARS, Fort Collins, CO
- 1997–1998: Research Associate, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Laboratory Affiliation: Active in the McCulley Lab.
