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Jim Moran
Associate Professor of Integrative Biology
Associative Professor of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences
Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Program
[email protected]
Plant and Soil Science Building, A540-C
Jim Moran - Google Scholar
Dr. Moran has extensive experience with stable isotope analysis of light elements (H, C, O, N) using isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) and a wide array of different peripheral devices including gas chromatography, elemental analysis, gas bench, dual inlet, and laser ablation sample introduction approaches. Dr. Moran also has recent experience with innovative spectroscopy techniques including capillary absorption spectroscopy for making stable isotope measurements. He has applied his experience in stable isotope measurement and data interpretation to applications in ecology, microbial ecology, forensics, environmental science, and soil science applications. Dr. Moran also is the director of the Michigan State University stable isotope core facility.
Associate Professor of Integrative Biology
Associative Professor of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences
Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Program
[email protected]
Plant and Soil Science Building, A540-C
Jim Moran - Google Scholar
Dr. Moran has extensive experience with stable isotope analysis of light elements (H, C, O, N) using isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) and a wide array of different peripheral devices including gas chromatography, elemental analysis, gas bench, dual inlet, and laser ablation sample introduction approaches. Dr. Moran also has recent experience with innovative spectroscopy techniques including capillary absorption spectroscopy for making stable isotope measurements. He has applied his experience in stable isotope measurement and data interpretation to applications in ecology, microbial ecology, forensics, environmental science, and soil science applications. Dr. Moran also is the director of the Michigan State University stable isotope core facility.
Hasand Gandhi
Stable Isotope Facility Manager
[email protected]
Plant and Soil Science Building, A540-D
Hasand Gandhi - Google Scholar
Dr. Gandhi is a member of both the Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory and the Michigan State University Stable Isotope Core Facility. He has been analyzing stable isotope samples in the lab for more than 25 years. He oversees and coordinates the stable isotope analysis of both solid (C, N) and gas (N2O, CO2, N2, O2) samples. He has extensive experience with preparing and analyzing samples via Dual Inlet, Trace Gas, Gas Chromatograph or an Elemental Analyzer coupled to an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer. He is available to discuss your sample needs and can advise you on the best course of sample preparation for analysis.
Stable Isotope Facility Manager
[email protected]
Plant and Soil Science Building, A540-D
Hasand Gandhi - Google Scholar
Dr. Gandhi is a member of both the Stable Isotope Biogeochemistry Laboratory and the Michigan State University Stable Isotope Core Facility. He has been analyzing stable isotope samples in the lab for more than 25 years. He oversees and coordinates the stable isotope analysis of both solid (C, N) and gas (N2O, CO2, N2, O2) samples. He has extensive experience with preparing and analyzing samples via Dual Inlet, Trace Gas, Gas Chromatograph or an Elemental Analyzer coupled to an Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometer. He is available to discuss your sample needs and can advise you on the best course of sample preparation for analysis.
Yixi Qiu
Research Associate
[email protected]
Plant and Soil Science Building, A540-D
https://yixiqiu.weebly.com/
Dr. Yixi is a Postdoc, working at Dr. Moran’s lab. She applied stable isotope technology to trace the sources of dissolved organic and inorganic nitrogen and related biogeochemistry in the estuarine system during her PHD program in Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. Besides standard concentration measurements in a benchtop fluorometer, I also worked with gas and ion chromatography, Elemental Analyzer, nutrient analyzer, and TOC analyzer. Dr. Yixi has experience with nitrogen isotope analysis on IRMS. Now she will continue to measure light elements (carbon, nitrogen, etc.) using an Orbitrap. She is interested in the application of stable isotopes in tracing contaminants and investigating biogeochemistry.
Research Associate
[email protected]
Plant and Soil Science Building, A540-D
https://yixiqiu.weebly.com/
Dr. Yixi is a Postdoc, working at Dr. Moran’s lab. She applied stable isotope technology to trace the sources of dissolved organic and inorganic nitrogen and related biogeochemistry in the estuarine system during her PHD program in Texas A&M University – Corpus Christi. Besides standard concentration measurements in a benchtop fluorometer, I also worked with gas and ion chromatography, Elemental Analyzer, nutrient analyzer, and TOC analyzer. Dr. Yixi has experience with nitrogen isotope analysis on IRMS. Now she will continue to measure light elements (carbon, nitrogen, etc.) using an Orbitrap. She is interested in the application of stable isotopes in tracing contaminants and investigating biogeochemistry.
Holden Nelson
Plant and Soil Science Building, A540B
Holden is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Integrative Biology (IBIO) and a member of the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Program (EEB). He completed his undergraduate education at Westfield State University in 2023 with degrees in chemistry and mathematics. He is broadly interested in the application of stable isotopes in ecology, forensics, and chemical pollution. Holden has prior experience in working with stable carbon isotopes in biofuels, using secondary ion mass spectrometry in food authentication, and spectroscopic techniques in identifying environmental concentrations of inorganic pollutants.
Plant and Soil Science Building, A540B
Holden is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Integrative Biology (IBIO) and a member of the Ecology, Evolution, and Behavior Program (EEB). He completed his undergraduate education at Westfield State University in 2023 with degrees in chemistry and mathematics. He is broadly interested in the application of stable isotopes in ecology, forensics, and chemical pollution. Holden has prior experience in working with stable carbon isotopes in biofuels, using secondary ion mass spectrometry in food authentication, and spectroscopic techniques in identifying environmental concentrations of inorganic pollutants.
Leah Dunlap
Plant and Soil Science Building, A540-B
Leah is a Ph.D. student with a passion for soil ecology and plant science. Currently, she uses soil RNA extraction and stable isotope analysis to assess the relationship of mycorrhiza. When not in the lab she spends her time painting, reading, or playing with her cat, Daniel.
Plant and Soil Science Building, A540-B
Leah is a Ph.D. student with a passion for soil ecology and plant science. Currently, she uses soil RNA extraction and stable isotope analysis to assess the relationship of mycorrhiza. When not in the lab she spends her time painting, reading, or playing with her cat, Daniel.