Contact Information:
120 T. P. Cooper Building
Lexington, KY 40456-0073
(859) 257-7604
email mhamilt@uky.edu
I am responsible for conducting "wet" chemical analyses on plant tissues, soil, and water samples for various projects in both forest ecology and forest hydrology. As a result of these responsibilities, I am trained in operating many different pieces of equipment: an atomic absorption spectrophotometer to conduct cation analyses on stream water samples, precipitation samples and chemical digestions of plant material; a block digestor for digesting plant tissues in preparation for analysis; a total organic carbon analyzer for stream water and precipitation samples; an ion chromatograph for anion analyses on stream water and precipitation samples; an auto-analyzer with various chemical methods (Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen, NO3-N, NH4-N) for soil extractions (KCl), stream water, precipitation and plant tissue samples. I have experience in field methods for forest inventory and sample collection. I am also adept in various computer software used in data management.
Education:
2000 - University of Kentucky, Master of Science in Forestry (Forest
Ecology)
1982 - University of Kentucky, Bachelor of Science in Forestry
Work Experience:
1987 to Present - Research Analyst, University of Kentucky Department
of Forestry, Forest Ecology/Forest Hydrology
1983 to 1987 - Senior Laboratory Technician, University of Kentucky
Department of Forestry, Forest Ecology/Forest Hydrology
Citations:
Muller, R. N. & M. E. Hamilton. 1992. A simple, effective method
for determining the bulk density of stony soils. Comm. Soil Sci. Plant
Anal., 23(3 & 4): 313-319.
Memberships and Other Activities:
Gamma Sigma Delta
Tates Creek Christian Church - church pianist
Volunteer entertainment programs at nursing homes and retirement communities
in area