Ecology of Decomposition and Detritivory in Aquatic Ecosystems
I am an aquatic ecologist studying the ecology of dead organic matter (detritus) and detritus-consuming animals (detritivores) in ecosystems. Much of my work uses the framework of ecological stoichiometry theory to link organismal and ecosystem levels of organization.
My research program explores mechanisms within and interfaces across 3 themes: (1) environmental controls over microbial colonization and decomposition of detritus; (2) nutrition and ecological stoichiometry of detritivorous animals; and (3) the significance of animal wastes in ecosystem carbon and nutrient cycles. Please learn more about my research on this website and contact me with interests or questions!
Since August 2016, I have been a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Kevin Kuehn at the University of Southern Mississippi, where I study microbial interactions on decomposing plant litter, focusing on effects of periphytic algae on heterotrophic decomposer biomass and activity.
Current: Postdoctoral Researcher - University of Southern Mississippi
Past: PhD - Biology - University of Arkansas - 2016
BA - Biology and Chemistry - St Olaf College - 2011
Contact info:
Halvor Halvorson
118 College Dr #5018
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
(601) 266-4748
halvorso 'at' gmail.com ; Halvor.Halvorson 'at' usm.edu
My research program explores mechanisms within and interfaces across 3 themes: (1) environmental controls over microbial colonization and decomposition of detritus; (2) nutrition and ecological stoichiometry of detritivorous animals; and (3) the significance of animal wastes in ecosystem carbon and nutrient cycles. Please learn more about my research on this website and contact me with interests or questions!
Since August 2016, I have been a postdoctoral researcher in the laboratory of Dr. Kevin Kuehn at the University of Southern Mississippi, where I study microbial interactions on decomposing plant litter, focusing on effects of periphytic algae on heterotrophic decomposer biomass and activity.
Current: Postdoctoral Researcher - University of Southern Mississippi
Past: PhD - Biology - University of Arkansas - 2016
BA - Biology and Chemistry - St Olaf College - 2011
Contact info:
Halvor Halvorson
118 College Dr #5018
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
(601) 266-4748
halvorso 'at' gmail.com ; Halvor.Halvorson 'at' usm.edu
