Elizabeth A. Stone

Elizabeth A. Stone is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Iowa, within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Her research integrates analytical, environmental, and organic chemistry to investigate the molecular composition, sources, and transformations of atmospheric aerosols, with a focus on understanding their impacts on human health and climate.

Her research interests include atmospheric aerosols, secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation, source apportionment, bioaerosols, sea spray chemistry, biomass and waste burning emissions, and advanced analytical techniques such as gas and liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry. She emphasizes field and laboratory studies to characterize pollutants and link them to their sources.

The recent publications of Dr. Stone reveal a strong focus on organosulfates, molecular tracers of SOA, sea spray aerosol composition influenced by biological activity, and pollution sources in urban and regional environments across the U.S. and South Asia. Her work often involves collaborative field campaigns and the development of novel analytical methods for detecting trace organic compounds in aerosols.

• Secondary Organic Aerosol Tracers
• Organosulfates in Urban and Remote Atmospheres
• Sea Spray Aerosol and Phytoplankton Interactions
• Biomass and Waste Burning Emissions
• Aerosol Source Apportionment in South Asia
• Indoor and Outdoor Particulate Matter Chemistry

Dr. Stone has been involved in multiple research projects funded by national agencies, focusing on air quality, climate impacts, and health effects of particulate matter. She mentors graduate students and collaborates extensively with atmospheric scientists, environmental engineers, and public health researchers. Her group develops instrumental methods for quantifying molecular markers in aerosols and conducts field studies in diverse environments ranging from the U.S. Midwest to Nepal and Indonesia.

She leads the Stone Research Group, which operates at the intersection of laboratory experimentation and real-world atmospheric measurements. The group investigates the physicochemical properties of aerosols, including mixing state, phase, and surface activity, particularly in sea spray and urban settings. Their work supports improved air quality models and pollution mitigation strategies.