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Peter Adams is a Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy Departments at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on aerosol microphysics, climate change impacts on air quality, and environmental policy. He holds an affiliated faculty position in the Chemical Engineering department and is associated with the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies.
Education:
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering (summa cum laude), Cornell University (1996)
- M.S. in Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (1998)
- Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology (2001)
Research emphasizes development of chemical transport models, atmospheric ammonia dynamics, and climate-resilient technologies. His work bridges engineering, policy, and public health, addressing particulate matter formation and its societal impacts.
Awards & Grants: Recipient of the Sheldon K. Friedlander Award and Hertz Foundation Fellowship. Supported by EPA, NSF, NASA, DoE, and DoD grants. Served as Visiting Senior Research Scientist at NASA Goddard and Fulbright grantee at Italy’s Institute of Atmospheric Sciences.
Advising & Labs: Mentor to PhD student Medinat Akindele. Active in the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (CAPS) and has contributed to UN Sustainable Development Goals through Afretec initiatives.
Media & Policy Engagement: Advised the EPA on air quality standards, contributed to Allegheny County Health Department committees, and was featured in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Phys.org articles on air quality and fire smoke risks.
