Lubna Dada

Lubna Dada is a leading atmospheric scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), specializing in new particle formation from field observations and chamber experiments. She completed her Masters in atmospheric chemistry in Beirut (2014) and PhD in atmospheric physics in Helsinki (2019), followed by a postdoc at EPFL, Sion (2021). Her research focuses on biogenic emissions’ impact on aerosol-cloud-climate interactions.

• Education
  • MSc in Atmospheric Chemistry (Beirut, 2014)
  • PhD in Atmospheric Physics (Helsinki, 2019)
  • Postdoc in Atmospheric Science (EPFL, 2021)
• Research Themes
  • Aerosol formation/growth mechanisms
  • Biosphere-atmosphere-cloud feedbacks
  • Climate impact of sesquiterpenes and agricultural emissions
  • Arctic and megacity comparative studies
• Scientific Contributions
  • Discovered sesquiterpenes’ underestimated role in cloud seeding
  • Quantified agricultural land contributions to aerosol formation
  • Developed chamber experiments for molecular-level oxidation studies
• Awards & Grants
  • SNSF Ambizione grant (BioPSI, 2024-2027)
  • SNSF Agora grant (Pollen Watch)
• Community Engagement
  • Scientific mentor for Lebanon’s Environment Academy
  • Forestation projects for air quality improvement