Paul Ohno

Paul Ohno is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Auburn University. He leads the Ohno Research Group, which focuses on aerosol and interfacial spectroscopy. His research employs advanced analytical techniques like sum-frequency generation, fluorescence probe spectroscopy, and aerosol mass spectrometry to study chemical systems at surfaces and interfaces, particularly aerosol particles and liquid interfaces.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Chemistry, Northwestern University (2014-2019)
• B.A. in Chemistry, Princeton University (2010-2014)

Research interests include physical chemistry, environmental chemistry, and aerosol science. His lab develops tools to elucidate molecular details of interfacial systems, with a focus on aerosol particle surfaces and bulk liquid interfaces. Techniques used include second harmonic generation, fluorescence spectroscopy, and scanning mobility particle sizing.

Key awards include the ACS Nobel Laureate Signature Award (2021), Schmidt Science Fellowship (2019), and Harvard Environmental Fellowship (2019). His work bridges multiple disciplines, addressing fundamental questions in environmental chemistry and materials science.