Ricardo Gonzalez Pinzon
College:
Graduate School
Major:
Water Resources Engineering
Degree pursuing:
PhD
Advisor:
Roy Haggerty
Biography:
Research Summary:
My research uses a novel bio-reactive tracer approach (resazurin-resorufin system) to directly connect solute transport with metabolically active processes that mediate nutrient retention. In the presence of aerobic respiration, resazurin (Raz) undergoes an irreversible reduction to resorufin (Rru). Raz and Rru have ideal physicochemical properties that clearly differentiate them and allow us to quantify biological activity in streams.
Thesis/Dissertation Title:
Metabolically active transient storage in stream ecosystems
Academic Interests:
Mathematical and computational models. Also, although I am not applying it in my current activities, I like the designing of pressurized flow systems.
Personal website: http://people.oregonstate.edu/~gonzaric
Personal Interests:
Playing soccer and basketball, making bread and pizza and running (especially when really stressed)