Forest Ecophysiology Lab Personnel
School of Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida

Dr. Tim Martin, Associate Professor

Dr. Rosvel Bracho, Postdoctoral Associate
Florida AmeriFlux Project
 
Carlos Gonzalez, Ph.D. Student
Agenda 2020 Xylem Structure / Function Project
NSF Stable Isotope Project

Gregory Gorman, M.S. Student
Florida AmeriFlux Project


Ecophysiology Lab Alumni

Brianna Miles, M.S. (Gary Peter, Major Advisor)
Thesis (2008): "Genetic analysis of stem hydraulic properties, foliar carbon isotope composition and growth in a pseudo-backcross population of Populus"
Currently: Research technician for Mike Ryan (USFS) and Dan Binkley (Colorado State University)

Dr. Gregory Starr, Assistant Research Scientist, Florida AmeriFlux project (2000-2007)
Currently: Assistant Professor, University of Alabama Biology Department

Liliana Parisi, M.S.
Thesis (2006): "Shoot Elongation Patterns and Genetic Control of Second Year Height Growth in Pinus taeda L. Using Clonally Replicated Trials"

Dr. Rosana Clara Victoria Higa, Visiting Scholar 2005-2006
Embrapa (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária,
Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation)

Dr. Thomas Teklemariam, Postdoctoral Associate 2004-2006
Currently: Visiting Scientist, Air Quality Research Division, Science and Technology Branch,
Environment Canada


Veronica Emhart, Ph.D.
Dissertation (2005): "Physiological Genetics of Contrasting Loblolly and Slash Pine Families and Clones", Winner of Outstanding SFRC Dissertation
Currently: Tree Improvement researcher, Forestal Mininco, Chile

Maheteme Gebremedhin, M.S.
Thesis (2003): Variation in growth, water relations, gas exchange, and stable carbon isotope composition among clones of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) under water stress
Currently: Ph.D. Student, Alabama A&M University

Luis Suau, M.F.R.C.
Technical Paper (2002): Accumulation of biomass and nitrogen in 18-year-old loblolly pine stands receiving fertilization and weed control
Currently: Ph.D. Student, UF Parks and Rec. Dept.

Rob McGarvey, M.S.
Thesis (2000): A multi-scale comparison of photosynthetic capacity in fast- and slow-growing families of Pinus elliottii and Pinus taeda
Currently: Optometry School, Memphis, TN
 
Jason Martin, Field Research Manager
Currently: Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago

Sean Gallagher, Field Research Manager
Currently: Forester, Florida Division of Forestry