Jim A. Nelson

Jim A. Nelson

Jim A. Nelson

Scientist I

Staff
N-222P Ag. Science North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

Last Revised: Jan 17th, 2025

Professional Biography

2006-Present, Scientist I, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
2002-2006, Agronomist, USDA-ARS, Raleigh, NC
1998-2002, Research Associate, CSU, USDA-ARS, Fort Collins, CO
1997-1998, Research Associate, Texas A&M, College Station, TX

Research Interests

How do climate change and land management affect nutrient cycling and plant/soil water relations in grassland ecosystems?

PSS Support - Facilities & Safety Specialist

  • Annual department space inventory
  • Work orders for campus facility repairs
  • Facilitates campus space assignments/management
  • Coordinates laboratory safety inspections
  • Manages Chematix database inventories
  • Coordinates building safety training

Education

M.S., Southwest Texas State University, 1997
B.S., Hardin Simmons University, 1993

Contact Information

Rebecca McCulley, Ph.D.
Department Chair

105 Plant Sciences Building Lexington, KY 40546-0312

(859) 218-0742