Quantifying Molecular Tracers in Atmospheric Aerosols And Source Analysis
Project Description
We deploy advanced analytical instruments to quantify individual organic molecular markers in ambient particulate matter (PM) samples. Advanced statistical models are then used to analyze the marker data and other compositional data to derive PM source information. We also select suitable marker pairs to study atmospheric degradation characteristics of the organic markers.
Supervisor
YU Jianzhen
Quota
1
Course type
UROP1100
UROP2100
UROP3100
UROP3200
Applicant's Roles
To assist research personnel in the group to operate the instrument and to process the raw data.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
1) To understand how advanced analytical instruments are used to achieve separation and quantification of trace organic compounds in complex environmental samples.
2) To acquire skills in operating the advanced analytical instruments
3) To acquire skills in processing large analytical data sets
3) To understand how ambient concentrations can be linked to pollution sources via advanced statistical modeling.
2) To acquire skills in operating the advanced analytical instruments
3) To acquire skills in processing large analytical data sets
3) To understand how ambient concentrations can be linked to pollution sources via advanced statistical modeling.
Complexity of the project
Moderate