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Wendell Walters is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of South Carolina. He holds a Ph.D. in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences from Purdue University (2016) and a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Maryland College Park (2012). His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry's environmental and climatic impacts, leveraging stable isotope analysis to trace anthropogenic and natural emissions of reactive nitrogen and sulfur. Key areas include urban air quality, polar atmospheric dynamics, and the interplay between atmospheric chemistry and climate systems.
- Education:
- B.S., Chemistry, University of Maryland College Park (2012)
- Ph.D., Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University (2016)
Research Interests: Walters' work integrates field observations, laboratory experiments, and computational modeling to understand atmospheric processes. His research themes include:
- Reactive nitrogen and sulfur chemistry in changing environments
- Atmospheric chemistry in remote regions (e.g., polar zones)
- Urban air quality and greenhouse gas emissions
Grants & Awards: Walters has secured over $1.5M in funding, including an NSF Postdoctoral Fellowship (2016) and an EPA Seed Grant (2022). His research has been recognized with awards like the Bisland Dissertation Fellowship and the Henry Silver Environmental Science Award.
Advising & Outreach: He mentors students in laboratory and field research, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches. Outreach efforts include community-driven air quality monitoring in Providence, RI, and mentoring underrepresented students via programs like the Leadership Alliance.
Labs/Teams: The Walters Research Group collaborates with institutions such as Brown University and the U.S. EPA, focusing on advancing isotopic tools for environmental science.
