David Lin

Position:

• Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Biological Sciences

Primary Research Project:

• Quantification of decade-scale change in land cover and radiative forcing potential in Beringia.

Contact details:

Started at UTEP:

Education:

• 2004-Present: Ph.D: Department of Biological Sciences, University of Texas at El Paso.
• 2006 (Spring): Semester study/ research with Christensen Lab, Department of Physical Geography and Ecosystems Analysis,  Lund University, Sweden.
• 1998 – 2003: BS. Department of Biology, University of California at Los Angeles Specialization in Ecology, Behavior, and Evolution.

Research Interests:

• Systems ecology, land cover change, tundra ecology, plant ecology, ecosystem carbon exchange, ecosystem spectral properties, remote sensing, plant physiology, advanced technology in ecology.

Teaching:

• UTEP labs:  General Biology

• Undergraduate Student Mentoring:

• Project: Rapid Assessment of Recent Changes in Land Cover and Carbon Balance in Beringia
  * Adrian Aguirre
  * Alejandro Benhumea
  * Amorita Armendariz
  * Ana Maria Garcia
  * Brenda Nieto
  * Christina Rivera
  * Christina Subt
  * David Gates
  * Jaime Nolasco
  * Jorge Ramos
  * Jose Herrera
  * Karla Martinez
  * Libia Gonzalez
  * Mark Lara
  * Monica Delgado
  * Sandra Villarreal

• Project: Development of an Automated System for monitoring CO2, CH4 and environmental factors across multiple chambers.
  * Christian Nieto
  * Gabe Martinez
  * Juan Acosta
  * Miguel Carrillo

Favorite Technologies:

• Clyde (LI-COR 6200 Portable Photosynthesis System)
• (Take care of him and he will do your bidding!)
• Ruggedized Laptop
• HOBO Weather station
• Campbell CR1000
• Brain

Favorite Field Site:

• Ivotuk, North Slope, Alaska  (68°28'47.32"N 155°45'28.88"W)

Hobbies:

Ambitions:

• Discover the ultimate question to life, the universe, and everything.

Personal Statement:

• I’m a southern Californian at heart, however, I’ve spent a lot of time learning about the world in various ecosystems ranging from the southwest deserts (Mojave, Sonoran and Chihuahuan) to the low and high arctic tundra of Russia and Alaska.  I thoroughly enjoy traveling and exploring the world.  Through success and through failure, I am always observing and learning – I consider myself a student of life.