Quantifying molecular tracers in ambient particulate matter
Project Description
We deploy advanced analytical instruments to quantify individual organic molecular markers in ambient particulate matter (PM) samples. The data is combined with statistical models to quantify sources contributing to the PM pollution. We also use the data to study atmospheric degradation characteristics of the organic markers.
Supervisor
YU Jianzhen
Quota
1
Course type
UROP1000
UROP1100
Applicant's Roles
To assist research personnel in the group to operate the instrument and to process the raw data.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
To understand how advanced analytical instruments are used to achieve separation and quantification of trace organic compounds in complex environmental samples.
To understand how mass spectrometry can be used to identify and differentiate organic compounds.
To understand how ambient concentrations can be linked to pollution sources via statistical modeling.
To understand how mass spectrometry can be used to identify and differentiate organic compounds.
To understand how ambient concentrations can be linked to pollution sources via statistical modeling.
Complexity of the project
Moderate