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Cora Young is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at York University, holding the Guy Warwick Rogers Chair. Her research focuses on developing analytical methods to study air quality, climate forcers, and pollutant transport. She leads the Young Lab, which employs both laboratory and field studies to elucidate chemical mechanisms in environmental systems. Key research areas include atmospheric brown carbon, perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and reactive chlorine chemistry. Her work addresses indoor and outdoor environmental challenges, with applications to climate action and health protection.
Dr. Young’s academic affiliation includes membership in the Faculty of Science at York University. Her research group collaborates on projects such as THE CIX (The Collaborative Indoor eXperiment) and has presented findings at major conferences like AGU Fall Meeting. The group has published extensively on topics ranging from wildfire aerosol characterization to off-grid atmospheric deposition sampling techniques.
Her research interests align with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Climate Action and Good Health and Well-being. While no awards are explicitly listed, her contributions to environmental chemistry reflect significant scholarly impact. Advising and grant activities are integral to her role, though specific details are not detailed in the provided texts. The Young Lab actively engages in training students and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.
Dr. Young’s work emphasizes innovative methodologies, including chemical imaging of biomass burning particles and novel sampling technologies for remote environments. Her publications span over two decades, demonstrating sustained engagement with pressing environmental issues such as PFAS pollution and indoor air chemistry.
