Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. James Moran. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.
James Moran is an Associate Professor specializing in stable isotope analysis, biogeochemistry, and rhizosphere processes. He holds a Ph.D. in Geosciences from Pennsylvania State University and has conducted postdoctoral studies at McMaster University. His extensive experience encompasses stable isotope analysis of light elements (H, C, O, N) using isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) along with various peripheral devices including gas chromatography and elemental analysis. Recently, he has focused on innovative spectroscopy techniques such as capillary absorption spectroscopy for stable isotope measurements. His research primarily involves detailed analyses of light stable isotopes (mainly 13C, 15N, 18O) to explore biogeochemistry, microbial ecology, animal ecology, and chemical forensics. He is particularly interested in nutrient exchange processes within the rhizosphere and the influence of spatial organization on plant and microbial interactions, contributing new insights into ecological and environmental disciplines. He also engages in instrument and method development efforts aimed at enhancing analytical capabilities for solid soil surfaces.
Department of Psychology