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Albert Presto is a Research Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University with a courtesy appointment in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He serves as Director of the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (CAPS) and is a Faculty Affiliate at the Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research. His work spans multiple interdisciplinary collaborations across environmental science, engineering, and public health domains. Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (CAPS) Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research Africa Clean Air Network Advisory Council Health Effect Institute's Energy Review Committee Presto's research focuses on pollutant emissions from energy extraction and consumption and their subsequent atmospheric transformations. His work examines how gas and oil wells emit methane, how vehicles emit carbon monoxide and particulate matter, and how these pollutants undergo oxidation in the atmosphere to create secondary pollutants like ozone and secondary particulate matter. His approach combines ambient measurements, laboratory experiments, source testing of pollution sources, and atmospheric models to provide a holistic view of pollutant emissions and transformations. His recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on air quality monitoring technologies, particularly low-cost sensor networks deployed internationally. There's a clear trend toward studying air pollution in African cities (especially Nairobi, Kampala, and Addis Ababa), examining spatial and temporal variability of particulate matter, and investigating the health impacts of air pollution exposure. His work increasingly integrates machine learning approaches for pollution forecasting and leverages international collaborations to address global air quality challenges. Member of Africa Clean Air Network Advisory Council Collaborator with US embassies worldwide on air quality data collection Quoted in The Guardian on inequality of air pollution exposure, specifically noting how people of color are more likely to be exposed to harmful air pollution Collaborated on research regarding chemicals released during the Ohio train derailment Presto actively collaborates with medical professionals to develop neighborhood-by-neighborhood studies of pollutant exposure and to understand relationships between emissions and health effects like childhood asthma. His work includes investigating racial-ethnic exposure disparities to airborne pollutants and examining how proximity to pollution sources like fast-food restaurants affects pediatric asthma outcomes. He has received seed funding from the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation for research in clean hydrogen production, AI hardware efficiency, and decarbonizing transportation. As Director of CAPS, Presto leads a research team focused on atmospheric particle studies with applications ranging from local Pittsburgh air quality to global monitoring initiatives. His lab develops and deploys advanced air quality monitoring technologies, including low-cost sensor networks that have been implemented in multiple cities across Africa. The CAPS research group works at the intersection of environmental engineering, atmospheric science, and public health to address critical air quality challenges worldwide.

• air quality
• atmospheric particle studies
• climate resilience
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Ann B. Lee is a Professor and Co-Director of the PhD Program in Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University , with a joint appointment in the Department of Statistics & Data Science and the Machine Learning Department. Prior to joining CMU, she held positions as a J.W. Gibbs Assistant Professor at Yale University and a visiting research associate at Brown University. PhD in Physics, Brown University MSc/BSc in Engineering Physics, Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden Her research focuses on statistical methodology for complex data in the physical sciences , emphasizing trustworthy inference, uncertainty quantification, and integration of classical statistics with machine learning. Recent work includes likelihood-free inference, calibrated forecasting, and diagnostics for generative models. The STAMPS research group , which she co-founded in 2018, hosts weekly meetings and public webinars. In Fall 2024, STAMPS will transition into a CMU Research Center. Recent publications span likelihood-free inference , climate modeling , and astronomy . Notable collaborations include applications to hurricane intensity guidance , galaxy redshift estimation , and cosmological parameter biases . She mentors PhD students and has advised multiple award-winning researchers, including ASA Best Student Paper Award winners. Her teaching includes advanced courses on probability, regression, and AI for climate sciences.

• Scientific Machine Learning
• Trust-Worthy UQ
• Likelihood-Free Inference
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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.

• Air Quality Modeling
• Climate Change Impacts
• Atmospheric Chemistry
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Hamish Gordon is an associate professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). He holds affiliations with the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation and has been at CMU since 2019, following postdoctoral work at the University of Leeds. His research focuses on aerosol-cloud interactions, climate modeling, and air pollution impacts, leveraging advanced computational tools like the UK Met Office Unified Model. Education: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Oxford (2013) M.S. in Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge (2010) B.A. in Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge (2009) Research Interests: Dr. Gordon investigates how atmospheric particles influence weather and climate through interactions with clouds. Key areas include aerosol formation mechanisms (e.g., sulfuric acid and organic compounds), the role of anthropogenic and natural sources in climate feedbacks, and fog/visibility modeling. His work integrates laboratory experiments (e.g., CERN CLOUD project) with field campaigns (e.g., South Atlantic smoke studies). Publications & Grants: Recent studies address aerosol impacts on tropical cyclones, biomass burning radiative effects, and Delhi fog forecasting. He has secured NSF CAREER awards and DOE funding, collaborating with institutions like NASA and the National Center for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (India). Awards: NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award (2023) Lab Team & Outreach: The Gordon Group includes postdocs and Ph.D. students working on aerosol modeling, climate dynamics, and AI integration. Outreach efforts focus on STEM education and community engagement, including mentoring programs and public speaking on environmental issues.

• aerosol-cloud interactions
• air pollution
• climate modeling
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Jeffrey B. Peterson is a Professor of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Physics within the Mellon College of Science. His expertise lies in astrophysics and cosmology, focusing on designing novel radio telescopes to study dark energy, fast radio bursts, and the early universe. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and has been affiliated with CMU since 1993, serving as Professor since 2003. His research involves collaborations at globally significant sites like Isla Guadalupe, Marion Island, Xinjiang, and the South Pole, where instruments like ACBAR contributed to measuring the universe's total mass. Education: Ph.D., UC Berkeley Research interests include constructing telescopes with cylindrical reflectors and satellite arrays to explore cosmic phenomena. Recent publications emphasize radio instrument design, pulsar timing, and FRB detection. His team's work spans observational cosmology, instrument engineering, and early-universe studies. Peterson leads a dedicated group advancing radio astronomy techniques for probing fundamental cosmic mysteries.

• Astrophysics
• Cosmology
• Radio Astronomy
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Mikael Kuusela is an Assistant Professor of Statistics and Data Science at Carnegie Mellon University, affiliated with the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. He specializes in developing statistical methods for physical sciences, focusing on ill-posed inverse problems, spatio-temporal data, and uncertainty quantification in climate science, oceanography, remote sensing, and particle physics. His work integrates closely with domain scientists, including collaborations with oceanographers on Argo floats, NASA's OCO-2 mission, and CERN's CMS experiment. Education: PhD in Statistics, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), 2016 MSc and BSc in Engineering Physics and Mathematics, Aalto University, 2012 and 2010 His research interests span statistical methodologies for large-scale datasets, with applications to environmental science and high-energy physics. Key areas include: Statistical methods for physical sciences (STAMPS group coordination) Uncertainty quantification in climate models and ocean heat content Optimal transport and inverse problem solutions in particle physics Spatio-temporal modeling of oceanographic phenomena Recent articles highlight advancements in uncertainty quantification, climate model parameter estimation, and applications of statistical techniques to ocean and atmospheric data. Kuusela is also a core member of the US CLIVAR Ocean Uncertainty Quantification Working Group and coordinates the Statistical Oceanography Working Group. His work emphasizes collaboration with domain experts, leveraging statistical rigor to address real-world challenges in environmental and fundamental physics research.

• Statistical methods in physical sciences
• Inverse problems
• Spatio-temporal statistics
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Neil Donahue is the Thomas Lord University Professor of Chemistry and holds appointments in Chemical Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University . He directs both the Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research and the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (2005–2013). A Fellow of the American Geophysical Union and American Association for Aerosol Research , he serves on editorial boards for several journals. Education : Ph.D. in Meteorology (MIT, 1991), B.S. in Physics (Brown, 1985) Research Focus : Atmospheric oxidation of organic compounds, organic aerosol dynamics, Criegee intermediates, and climate-health impacts of particulate matter. His work reveals how organic particles from trees and human activity influence climate by scattering light and forming clouds, while causing ~50,000 U.S. annual deaths from cardiovascular disease. Recent studies examine iodine oxoacids in nucleation, volatility basis sets for aerosol modeling, and terpene ozonolysis mechanisms. Media engagements highlight EPA data transparency in the East Palestine train derailment and climate haven critiques. Key Awards : ACS Creative Advances Award (2023), AGU Fellow (2011), MIT Jule Charney Award Infrastructure : Led NSF-funded CLOUD experiment at CERN, acquired Vocus Mass Spectrometer (2024)

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Organic Aerosol
• Climate Change
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Shelley L. Anna is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering. She holds courtesy appointments in the Department of Physics and the Department of Mechanical Engineering, reflecting her interdisciplinary research in fluid dynamics and soft materials. Anna earned her Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University and joined CMU in 2003 after working at Solutia Inc. and completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard. Ph.D., Engineering Sciences, Harvard University (2000) M.S., Engineering Sciences, Harvard University (1996) B.S., Physics, Carnegie Mellon University (1995) Her research centers on experimental fluid dynamics, with a focus on multiphase microfluidics, interfacial rheology, and microscale transport phenomena . She develops innovative microscale experimental techniques to study liquid-fluid interfaces, supported by scaling analysis, theory, and numerical modeling. Her work has strong applications in soft materials, complex fluids, and interfacial engineering. Anna's recent publications reveal a sustained focus on microfluidic droplet and bubble dynamics, surfactant behavior, interfacial mechanics, and colloidal systems . Her group develops custom instrumentation such as microtensiometers and pendant bubble apparatuses to probe interfacial properties with high precision. Recent work also includes collaborations on equitable faculty advancement in engineering through Project ELEVATE. NSF CAREER Award (2005) George Tallman Ladd Research Award, CMU College of Engineering (2006) Honorable Mention, Carnegie Science Award (2012) Russel V. Trader Career Faculty Fellowship (2011) Fellow, American Physical Society (2014) ELATE at Drexel Fellow (2018–2019) Anna leads the AnnaLab, where she mentors students and conducts collaborative research with academic and industry partners. She has secured research grants, including one to study oil dispersants. She currently serves as Vice Provost for Faculty at CMU, having previously held the role of Associate Dean for Faculty and Graduate Affairs. Her lab has access to advanced shared facilities including the CMU Nanofabrication Facility and SAXS Facility.

• Multiphase Microfluidics
• Interfacial Fluid Mechanics
• Microscale Transport Phenomena
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Reinhard A. Schumacher is a Professor of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University, affiliated with the Department of Physics within the College of Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT (1983) and a B.S. from Case Western Reserve University (1978). His research focuses on quark interaction physics, electromagnetic production of strange particles, baryon-antibaryon pairs, and the neuroscience of advanced scientific concepts in physics. He has been a core member of the CLAS and GlueX collaborations at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, contributing to precision measurements of particle interactions and resonance dynamics. Schumacher has advised numerous Ph.D. students and produced educational materials, including YouTube videos on physics experiments. He is an APS Fellow and has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications, spanning topics from particle spectroscopy to cognitive neuroscience of physics learning. Key research areas include refining quark-gluon models through polarization observables and partial wave analysis, as well as exploring how advanced physics concepts are encoded in the brain using fMRI. His experimental work leverages specialized detectors like the CEBAF Large Acceptance Spectrometer (CLAS) and the GlueX detector in Hall D. Schumacher has also contributed to educational initiatives, teaching courses like Modern Physics Laboratory and developing didactic resources for physics education.

• Quark Interaction Physics
• Sub-atomic Particle Systems
• Strange Particle Photoproduction
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Coty Jen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. She is a prominent researcher in atmospheric aerosol science and a member of the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (CAPS), where her work focuses on understanding how chemical composition and physical properties of atmospheric aerosol particles influence air quality and climate. Education: Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2015 M.S. in Chemical Engineering, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2013 B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Columbia University, 2010 Postdoc in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management, University of California, Berkeley, 2018 Professor Jen's research program centers on atmospheric aerosol science, with emphasis on disentangling the chemical complexity of the atmosphere through innovative measurement techniques and model development. Her group specializes in designing instruments to measure physical characteristics and molecular composition of atmospheric particles from molecular clusters to 2.5 µm diameter. This work is critical for predicting how human activities will alter air quality over coming decades, as atmospheric nucleation produces approximately 50% of global cloud condensation nuclei. Analysis of Jen's publication record reveals consistent focus on atmospheric nucleation mechanisms, particularly sulfuric acid-amine interactions, wildfire emissions characterization, and nanoparticle instrumentation development. Her interdisciplinary research bridges atmospheric chemistry, environmental engineering, and analytical chemistry, with significant contributions to understanding particle formation pathways under various atmospheric conditions. Scientific Awards: American Association for Aerosol Research Sheldon K. Friedlander Award, 2018 National Science Foundation AGS Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2015-2017 University of Minnesota Twin Cities Best Dissertation Award (Honorable Mention), 2016 University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dissertation Fellowship, 2014-2015 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, 2011-2014 Achievement Rewards for College Scientists Scholarship, 2010-2012 Professor Jen currently leads the Jen Research Lab, which is actively recruiting undergraduate and graduate students. Her research is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF AGS Atmospheric Chemistry) and the Department of Energy (DOE Atmospheric System Research). The lab focuses on three main areas: nanoparticle instrumentation development, atmospheric nucleation kinetics & growth modeling, and organic nitrogen speciation in the atmosphere. The Jen Research Lab operates within the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (CAPS) at Carnegie Mellon University, taking a holistic approach to characterizing atmospheric nanoparticles. They examine the complete life cycle of aerosol particles, from formation through growth to their ultimate impacts on air quality and climate. The lab specializes in designing nanoparticle sizers, counters, and chemical speciation instruments to advance understanding of atmospheric particle dynamics.

• Atmospheric Chemistry
• Aerosol Science
• Air Quality
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Ryan Sullivan is a Professor of Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with a courtesy appointment in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He serves as Associate Director of the Institute for Green Science and Graduate Program Chair for the Chemistry Department. His research spans atmospheric chemistry, aerosol science, and environmental engineering, with a focus on understanding the physicochemical properties of atmospheric particles and their climate impacts. Dr. Sullivan's educational background includes: Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of California, San Diego, 2008 M.S. in Chemistry, University of California, San Diego, 2006 B.S. in Chemistry, University of Toronto, 2002 Postdoctoral Fellow, Colorado State University, 2009-2010 His research interests focus on atmospheric aerosol particles and their role in climate change, air quality, and human health. Dr. Sullivan's work combines instrument development, laboratory experiments, and field measurements to investigate how particles' chemical composition affects their ability to nucleate clouds and influence climate. His group develops advanced analytical techniques including aerosol optical tweezers, laser ablation mass spectrometry, and droplet microfluidics to study single particles in real-time. Current projects examine biomass burning emissions, PFAS remediation, and the development of sustainable chemical alternatives. Dr. Sullivan's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on atmospheric particle characterization, ice nucleation processes, and environmental contaminant remediation. His work spans from fundamental atmospheric chemistry to practical applications in water purification and sustainable chemistry. The research shows increasing integration of field measurements with laboratory studies and modeling approaches. His scientific achievements have been recognized with several awards: National Science Foundation CAREER Award (2016) Environmental Award from Carnegie Science Center (2019) Provost's Inclusive Teaching Fellow at CMU (2022-2023) Top Peer Reviewer in Cross-field by Publons (2018) Dr. Sullivan has secured substantial research funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, and other agencies to support his work on atmospheric chemistry and environmental sustainability. His group collaborates with researchers across disciplines and institutions, including partnerships with ETH Zürich where he served as a Visiting Professor and Senior Fellow. He actively mentors students and has developed innovative courses including "Environmental Science on a Changing Planet" and "Environmental Chemistry." The Sullivan Group operates multiple laboratories at CMU, including facilities for aerosol optical tweezers, mass spectrometry, and microfluidics. They are part of the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies and the Institute for Green Science. The group collaborates with industry partners through Sudoc, a startup co-founded by Dr. Sullivan that commercializes TAML catalysts for environmental remediation.

• Atmospheric chemistry
• Aerosol science
• Single-particle analysis
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Dr. Satbir Singh is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University , where he has taught since 2012. Previously, he worked as a Research Staff Member at CMU (2010-2012) and a Senior Researcher at General Motors (2006-2010). Education Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, University of Wisconsin (2006) M.S., Mechanical Engineering, University of Alabama (2002) B.S., Mechanical Engineering, Punjab Technical University (2000) His research focuses on computational modeling of turbulent reacting flows in complex geometries, with applications to energy conversion technologies and environmental impact analysis. Key areas include Large Eddy Simulation (LES) , multi-phase flow dynamics , and pollutant dispersion modeling . Recent research trends involve predictive simulations for natural gas engine efficiency, aerosol dynamics in dilution samplers, and advanced CFD techniques for additive manufacturing processes. His work bridges numerical methods with real-world applications in combustion, environmental engineering, and thermal systems. Awards and honors include: Carnegie Bosch Institute Funding (2018) Dean’s Early Career Fellow (2018) He actively advises PhD students and leads the CMU Racing Team in educational outreach initiatives. His publications span topics from engine design to atmospheric particle studies, with over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2003.

• Thermo-fluids
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
• Turbulent Reacting Flows
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