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The Abbatt Group

Environmental Chemistry

Motivated by the changing composition of the atmosphere, our research focuses on studies of atmospheric chemical processes, with attention given to the multiphase chemistry occurring on surfaces and with aerosol particles and clouds. A new research interest is the chemistry of the indoor environment.

Latest Publications

Speciating volatile organic compounds in indoor air: using in situ GC to interpret real-time PTR-MS signals

Jenna C. Ditto, Han N. Huynh, Jie Yu, Michael F. Link, Dustin Poppendieck, et al. Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts (December 2024)

Ultrafine particle formation from ozone oxidation of cannabis smoke

Kristen Yeh, Jenna C. Ditto, Laura-Helena Rivellini, Amirashkan Askari, Jonathan P. D. Abbatt. Environmental Science & Technology (December 2024)

Hydroxyl radical oxidation of chemical contaminants on indoor surfaces and dust

William D. Fahy, Yufeng Gong, Shenghong Wang, Zhizhen Zhang, Li Li, Hui Peng, et al. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (November 2024)

Analytical optical methods for measuring organic peroxides and hydroperoxides: An evaluation

Daniel Alba-Elena, Maria Teresa Baeza-Romero, Xinke Wang, Jonathan P. D. Abbatt, Carolina Hernandez, et al. Atmospheric Environment (October 2024)

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Group News

Recent Graduates

October 17, 2022: Congratulations to Dr. Stephanie Schneider for successfully defending her PhD thesis, entitled "Connecting the Atmosphere and the Ocean through Reactions at the Sea Surface Microlayer"! Dr. Schneider has since begun a postdoctoral position at McMaster University, working with Dr. Sarah Styler.

September 6, 2024: Congratulations to Dr. Jie Yu for successfully defending her PhD thesis, entitled "Chemical Partitioning and Multiphase Oxidation of Organic Contaminants in the Indoor Environment"! Dr. Yu will pursue a postdoctoral position at Environment and Climate Change Canada in the upcoming months.

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