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Dr. Katie Read is a Research Fellow in the Department of Chemistry at the University of York, serving as an NCAS Scientist and Technical Specialist for the Cape Verde Atmospheric Observatory (CVAO). She specializes in atmospheric chemistry, focusing on trace gas measurements, reactive halogen chemistry, and oxidative capacity of the troposphere. Her work involves long-term monitoring of pollutants like ozone, mercury, and nitrogen oxides, with applications to global climate change and pollution dynamics. She coordinates activities within the COZI-Lab at WACL, supporting calibration standards and instrumentation analysis for atmospheric measurements. Key contributions include datasets on atmospheric mercury and ozone trends, and collaborative projects like the North Atlantic Climate System Integrated Study (ACSIS). Her research integrates field observations, laboratory experiments, and modeling to address environmental challenges.
Research interests emphasize tropical and marine atmospheric processes, particularly in remote regions. She leads projects analyzing air-sea interactions, halogen-mediated reactions, and the impact of human activities on atmospheric composition. Her publications span over two decades, with notable work on ozone depletion mechanisms and mercury cycling in the marine boundary layer. She also collaborates internationally on initiatives like the Global Mercury Observation System (GMOS), advancing global monitoring networks.
Advising and grants: Principal Investigator for the GMOS project (2010–2015). Grants include funding from the European Commission and collaborative research networks. Her work supports policy-relevant data on air quality and climate mitigation.
Labs and teams: Manages the CVAO observatory and coordinates COZI-Lab activities, providing infrastructure for atmospheric trace gas analysis across multiple research sites.
