Allan Bertram

Dr. Allan Bertram is a Research Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Science. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, aerosol physics, and environmental science, with significant contributions to understanding the behavior of organic aerosols, ice nucleation mechanisms, and climate impacts. He was honored with the 2023 UBC Distinguished University Scholar Award for his exceptional scholarship.

His work explores viscosity dynamics in biomass burning organic aerosols, heterogeneous ice nucleation by microplastics and mineral dust, and the climatic implications of aerosol phase transitions. Recent studies highlight his investigations into wildfire smoke particles in the stratosphere and the role of microplastics in cloud formation.

Key research areas include analyzing spatiotemporal trends of aerosol provenance in the Pacific Ocean, photochemical aging effects on aerosol viscosity, and the development of novel methods for separating ice-nucleating substances. His interdisciplinary approach bridges laboratory experiments with real-world environmental observations, contributing to global climate models and air quality assessments.