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
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)
VOC emission rates from an indoor surface using a flux chamber and PTR-MS
Han Huynh, Jenna C. Ditto, Jie Yu, Michael F. Link, Dustin Poppendieck, et al. Atmospheric Environment (September 2024)
Stephanie R. Schneider, Douglas B. Collins, Matthew Boyer, Rachel Y. W. Chang, Michel Gosselin, et al. Earth and Space Chemistry (August 2024)
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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