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James Lawrence
Research Associate Professor of Geology, Stable Isotope Geochemistry
Ph.D.,Geochemistry, California Institute of Technology, 1970
M.S., Geology, California Institute of Technology, 1966
B.S., Chemistry, Union College, 1964
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences Department
University of Houston
Houston, Texas 77204-5007
Office: SR1 327
Phone: (713) 743-3410
Fax: (713) 748-7906
jlawrence@uh.edu
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Research Interests
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My research involves the application of stable isotope geochemistry to the study of the atmosphere, oceans and earth. My long term interests include meteorology-paleoclimate studies and water/rock interaction and water transport in the oceanic crust. Some of my more recent research activities include:
(1) stable isotope tracer studies of the dynamics and water budgets of storm systems including the collection of rain and vapor samples from hurricanes both on the ground and from research aircraft
(2) the isotope-climate signal in precipitation and
(3) paleoclimate studies of tree rings, cave deposits and fresh water fossils. My research instrumentation includes three stable isotope ratios mass spectrometers capable of measuring 18O/16O, 13C/12C, 2H/1H, 15N/14N, and 34S/32S with the supporting laboratory preparation facilities. |
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Curriculum Vita
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Current Research Projects
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Complete Publications
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Most Recent Publications
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Courses Taught/Course Resources:
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GEOL 1340: Earth Systems
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GEOL 3378: Introduction to Atmospheric Science
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Selected Publications
Lawrence, J.R., Gedzelman, S.D., Zhang, X., Arnold, R. (1998) Stable isotope ratios of rain and vapor in 1995 hurricanes. J. Geophys. Res. Atmos., 1
Lawrence, J.R. (1998) Isotopic spikes from tropical cyclones in surface waters: Opportunities in hydrology and paleoclimatology. Chem. Geol. , 144, 153-160.
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