- Soil Ecology
- Biogeochemistry
- Microbial Ecology
- +۳ مورد دیگر
Joshua Schimel is a Professor and Associate Dean of Mathematical, Life, and Physical Sciences (MLPS) at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research integrates microbial ecology and biogeochemistry to understand how soil microbial communities regulate ecosystem-scale carbon and nitrogen cycling, with field sites spanning Arctic tundra, California grasslands, and Kenyan savannas. His primary research investigates soil carbon dynamics under climate change, focusing on microbial control of carbon storage and release. Work emphasizes bridging scales from microbial processes to ecosystem functions, particularly in water-limited environments experiencing wetting/drying cycles. Recent studies examine drought effects on microbial respiration, nitrogen export from drylands, and megafauna impacts on nutrient cycling. Schimel's publications demonstrate consistent focus on microbial mediation of biogeochemical cycles under global change. Key themes include soil carbon persistence mechanisms, nitrogen transformation responses to precipitation changes, and microbial metabolic efficiency across ecosystems. Methodologically, his work combines field experiments with theoretical modeling to advance predictive understanding of soil processes. Scientific Awards: Aldo Leopold Leadership Fellow Fellow, Ecological Society of America Fellow, American Academy of Microbiology Career Achievement Award, Soil Ecology Society He leads the Schimel Lab at UCSB, which integrates experimental approaches with modeling to study soil microbial communities and their ecosystem functions. The lab maintains active collaborations across multiple continents and ecosystems.








