Renee Brooks

Renee Brooks serves as Courtesy Faculty in the Department of Forest Ecosystems & Society at Oregon State University's College of Forestry, holding an adjunct academic appointment focused on research and teaching contributions.

Her educational qualifications include:

• B.S. from University of Georgia, Athens (1984)
• M.S. from University of Washington, Seattle (1987)
• Ph.D. from University of Washington, Seattle (1993)

Dr. Brooks' research program centers on ecosystem science with emphasis on:

• Ecosystem Ecology
• Forest Hydrology
• Stable Isotope Ecology
• Physiological Plant Ecology
• Soil-Plant-Atmosphere Continuum
• Landscape Ecology
• Plant Genetics and Physiology

Her work integrates stable isotope methodologies with field measurements to investigate hydrological pathways, plant-water relations, and nutrient cycling in forested landscapes, particularly examining water source partitioning and ecohydrological processes.

Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent methodological innovation in isotopic applications for environmental monitoring, with recurring themes including watershed-scale water source tracking using isoscapes, nitrogen cycle assessment through biotic indicators, and integration of remote sensing with isotopic techniques for wetland-stream connectivity studies. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration across hydrology, ecology, and environmental science domains.

Information regarding student advising and research grant activities is not documented in available materials.