User:Gerald K. Sims

Gerald K. Sims is an active scientist with primary expertise in environmental microbiology in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. He holds a Ph.D. degree from Purdue University (1985) and other degrees from Louisiana State University (1981) and McNeese State University (1978). Dr. Sims has served on the faculties of The Ohio State University (1985-1990), The University of Illinois (1992-2012) and New Mexico State University (2012-present), where he presently serves as Professor and Head of the Department of Entomology Plant Pathology and Weed Science. From 1990-1992 he serve in the role of Project Leader at the Dow Chemical Company where he directed research on the environmental fate of pesticides, and was employed by the Agricultural Research service during his tenure on the faculty of the University of Illinois. He has conducted research on biodegradation of organic chemicals, the ecology of soil microorganisms, as well as ancillary work in the biology of soil and water microorganisms. His faculty appointments have also involved teaching of subject matter in environmental science, soil microbiology, anaerobic microbiology, and environmental microbiology. In this context, he has conducted limited research on teaching methods and pedagogy, some or which has been published in journals. Dr. Sims’ research publication record includes approximately 120 articles accessible through Google Scholar.