Meet the Athletes
Robert G. Qualls is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Science at the University of Nevada, USA. He received a B.S. in Biology, with Honors in Biology and Honors in Creative Writing at the University of North Carolina. He received an M.S.P.H. in Environmental Science and Engineering from the University of North Carolina and a Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Georgia, doing research at the Coweeta Hydrologic Laboratory. He was later an Assistant Research Professor at Duke University, working on biogeochemical cycles in the Everglades of Florida. He has taught courses in Microbial Ecology, Wetland Ecology and Management, Forest and Range Soils, Soil Genesis and Classification, Natural Resource Ecology, Biodiversity, Conservation and Humans, and Ecology of Flowing Waters.
After some early research work in ultraviolet light disinfection of bacteria and viruses, and kinetics of reactions of oxidizing chlorine with humic substances, his research work has centered on biogeochemistry of forests, wetlands and streams. This work has included dissolved organic matter dynamics, primary succession and soil organic matter formation, root production during succession, formation and decomposition of humic substances, protein content in dissolved organic matter, bioavailability of N and P in rivers and lakes, and ecophysiology of invasive plants. His latest book is “Carbon, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Cycling in Forest Soils” (Editor, MDPI books).
Dr. Qualls has also been a visiting Professor at Yokohama National University in Japan. He received the “Pioneer of Disinfection Award” from the International Water Association and the Water Environment Association. He currently serves as Editor for the journal “Forests.” Outside the academic arena, he was also a member of the USA team at the World Masters Track and Field Championship in 2010 and 2016 in the 5000m, 1000m runs and the 4x800m relay.
Robert Qualls, USA - M71
Events & Results
Competes in: 1MILE; 3000; 1500; 10000; 5000; 200; 800; LJ; HJ; TJ; 100;
Best Age Graded Performances:
- 91.85% in 1MILE
- 91.85% in 1MILE
- 90.16% in 3000
- 89.70% in 5000
- 89.15% in 5000
- 88.97% in 10000
- 88.87% in 5000
- 88.78% in 5000
- 88.74% in 1MILE
- 88.62% in 1500
Athletes in this section are selected randomly from members who have posted a photo and / or input a bio.
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