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Giuseppe (Joe) Petrucci is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Vermont (UVM), specializing in Analytical Chemistry, Mass Spectrometry, and Environmental Aerosols. His research focuses on understanding the production, chemistry, and phase of atmospheric organic particles through the Organic Aerosol Research Studies (OARS) laboratory. Key projects include investigating new sources of secondary organic aerosols (SOA), their molecular-level formation mechanisms, and the role of water vapor in SOA dynamics. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florida (1993) and conducted postdoctoral research at the European Commission’s Joint Research Center (1993–1994).
Research in the OARS lab emphasizes three pillars: identifying biogenic VOC sources, developing novel mass spectrometric methods for aerosol analysis, and measuring particle phase properties via particle bounce. This work enhances atmospheric chemistry models and environmental understanding. Petrucci collaborates on education initiatives, such as K-12 science outreach through podcasts. His lab’s recent highlights include student achievements, though specific grants or awards are not detailed in the provided materials.
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