Joel Alroe

Dr Joel Alroe is a Lecturer in Atmospheric Physics at the School of Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). His research focuses on aerosol dynamics, atmospheric chemistry, and their interactions with marine and terrestrial environments. He holds a PhD from QUT (2021), investigating aerosol emission sources and variability in the Southern and Pacific Oceans.

His work emphasizes aerosol properties, including hygroscopicity, composition, and their role in cloud formation. He has contributed to studies on Southern Ocean aerosol variability driven by marine productivity and synoptic meteorology, coral reef-derived dimethyl sulfide impacts, and biomass burning emissions in northern Australia. His research integrates field campaigns like SAFIRED and Reef To Rainforest, analyzing aerosol composition, trace metals, and climate interactions.

Key findings include seasonal aerosol cycles in the Southern Ocean, coral reef influences on atmospheric aerosols, and ultrafine particle generation mechanisms. Dr Alroe collaborates widely, publishing in journals such as Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, and participates in interdisciplinary projects addressing climate science and environmental engineering challenges.