jin's research group

Qusheng enjoys working with his colleagues (see other team members) and collaborators in both the lab and the field. His work ranges from theoretical exercise and numerical simulation in raining springs, driving in the rural area for collecting samples, to pulling pipes out of well boreholes in hot summers.

Qusheng also enjoys teaching, from introductory geology for non-geology majors to reaction modeling for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students. His teaching emphasizes student's motivation and research experience.

After work, Qusheng likes to spend time on the beach of Oregon's beautiful coast and in the peaceful wineries of Willamette Basin.

Scott have been part of the research group since the Fall of 2010. He is currently investigating biogeochemical reactions in natural water systems. Specifically, he is researching the biogeochemical controls on arsenic speciation and toxicity in a nearby groundwater system. Scott is also involved in researching methanogenic processes in bogs, peats, and wetlands.

Scott enjoys living in Eugene and being an active member of the community. When he is not spending time in class or working on his research, he enjoys spending time outdoors or traveling. 

Steve is researching the role of microbial community structure in controlling biogeochemical processes. He is currently studying methanogensis in a variety of northern Michigan peatlands, measuring the rates of two major pathways of methane production and linking this to a deep survey of community structure using environmental DNA sequencing. He is also working on a survey of functional gene transcription to quantify community activity as well as structure in this system.

When not working, he enjoys brewing beer, riding his bike, and harassing the local fish with a fly rod.

Ben is interested in bioremediation of contaminated groundwater. He is currently studying kinetics and chemical biophysics of prokaryotes in geochemical systems. He is also developing a metabolic computer simulation of prokaryote cells.

Outside of the lab you can find Ben mountain biking in the Cascade Mountains or Show jumping at Equestrian events around Oregon.

Kelley is interested in the chemistry of geological systems at microscopic scales. She is researching the role of prokaryotes and geochemical reactions in laminar flow regime. She is currently simulating coupled biogeochemical processes in porous media at microscopic scales.

When not working, Kelley enjoys riding her bike, skiing, rafting, gardening, cooking, and reading.