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John Sodeau is a Professor of Physical Chemistry at University College Cork (UCC), Ireland. He leads the Centre of Research into Atmospheric Chemistry (CRACLab) and has been a faculty member since 1998. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry and aerobiology, with expertise in cryospheric processes, bioaerosol detection, and particulate matter analysis. He has supervised over 40 PhD students and raised €10M+ in research funding. Sodeau has held leadership roles, including Head of Department (2000-2002 and 2010-2012), and contributed to national/international initiatives like the EPA-funded OLBAS project. He holds grants from SFI, EPA, and Marie Curie programs, and has published >120 peer-reviewed articles with an h-index of 28.
Education: Previous positions include Reader at the University of East Anglia (UEA) and lecturer at University of California, Irvine (UCI). Research Interests: His work spans 35 years in atmospheric processes and 6 years in aerobiology, with key themes: 1) Ice-mediated atmospheric reactions (e.g., polar stratospheric clouds), 2) Real-time bioaerosol detection via WIBS technology, and 3) Health impacts of urban particulate matter. He pioneered the interdisciplinary B.Sc. Environmental Sciences program at UCC.
Publications: Recent work includes studies on fungal spore dynamics, composting emissions, and marine aerosol growth. His lab develops novel instruments for real-time bioaerosol monitoring and collaborates internationally (e.g., Droplet Measurement Technologies, USA). He chairs conferences like the 100th Faraday Discussion and serves on funding review panels (NERC, NSF, etc.).
- Awards: Recognized for research contributions but no specific named awards listed.
- Grants: €200k+ EPA grant for composting emissions (2015), €248k for cryospheric studies (2014), and others totaling over €10M.
- Teams: Leads CRACLab and collaborates with institutions like MetEireann and University of Denver (Marie Curie Fellowship).
- Future Work: Expanding real-time pollen monitoring networks in Ireland and studying small town pollution (SAPPHIRE project).
