Kerri Pratt

Kerri Pratt serves as an Assistant Professor and Principal Investigator at the University of Michigan, actively participating in the MOSAiC (Multidisciplinary drifting Observatory for the Study of Arctic Climate) Team's Atmosphere group with funding from the US Department of Energy.

Her research elucidates Arctic atmospheric aerosol dynamics, specifically investigating sources, aging mechanisms, and mixing states of atmospheric particles through seasonal cycles. Dr. Pratt specializes in off-line chemical composition analysis of particles collected during extreme conditions like the Central Arctic Polar Night, advancing understanding of climate-aerosol interactions. She emphasizes methodological rigor in field sampling to decode complex atmospheric processes.

Dr. Pratt expresses profound enthusiasm for Arctic environmental phenomena, particularly snow formations and Aurora Borealis visibility, which directly motivate her expedition-focused work. Her current projects integrate atmospheric chemistry with climate modeling frameworks to address pressing polar environmental questions.