Isotope Hydro-Biogeochemistry Lab

Integrating Hydrology and Biogeochemistry to Decipher ​the Reactive Transport of Nitrogen in Hydrologic Systems

Our research aims to resolve the complex dynamics of nitrogen cycling in hydrologic systems. We use a variety of field, laboratory, and modeling techniques to understand how hydrological and biogeochemical processes interact to control the transport and transformation of reactive nitrogen and how human activities influence these interactions. In particular, we specialize in the application of stable isotope techniques to examine the impact of hydrological and biogeochemical processes on the production, retention, and reactive transport of nitrate and nitrous oxide.