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Manabu Shiraiwa is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), leading the Shiraiwa Group. His research focuses on aerosol properties, multiphase processes, and their impacts on atmospheric chemistry, air quality, and human health. The group specializes in investigating organic aerosol particles, reactive oxygen species (ROS), and their environmental implications. Notable achievements include developing kinetic models for gas-particle interactions and receiving the Kenneth Whitby Award at the AAAR conference.
Research interests span multiphase chemistry of organic aerosols, indoor/outdoor surface reactions, and the health effects of particulate matter. Collaborations with institutions like McGill University and Tsinghua University highlight interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges. Advising students such as Jinlai Wei (C. Ellen Gonter Award recipient) and Ting Fang (now at HKUST) underscores his mentorship in training future scientists.
Scientific contributions include advancing understanding of aerosol phase states, viscosity effects on reactivity, and indoor chemistry modeling through initiatives like the MOCCIE project. His work bridges molecular dynamics, kinetic modeling, and computational fluid dynamics to address real-world environmental issues.
