The focus of our research is the interaction of atmospheric transport processes with chemistry and microphysics, particularly for trace gases and aerosol particles in the troposphere. Key examples of this include:
- Formation, transport and removal of aerosol particles in the troposphere and the impact on radiative transfer and regional climate.
- Role of heterogeneous reactions for tropospheric chemistry
We are working primarily computationally, focusing on numerical models and model development that couple transport processes to microphysics and chemistry. This not only necessitates work on detailed microphysical and chemical models but also close connections with observational data to validate the results.
Current Students
- Joseph Ching, Ph.D., UIUC
- Owen Doherty, Ph.D., Stony Brook University
- Laura Fierce, M.S., UIUC
Graduated Students
- Marco Springmann, M.S. 2009, Stony Brook University
- Fanghua Xu, Ph.D. 2009, Stony Brook University
- Keyi Chen, M.S. 2008, Stony Brook University
- Owen Doherty, M.S. 2006, Stony Brook University
Research Projects
- Particle resolved simulations for modeling the aerosol mixing state.
- Aging of soot: mesoscale simulations for global modeling.
- N2O5 hydrolysis: role of heterogeneous reactions for tropospheric chemistry.
- Long range transport of aerosol and climate implications
- Sediment transport in the Hudson river
- Cloud droplet growth due to turbulent coagulation.