| Atmospheric Chemistry Group, ISEE & GSES, Nagoya University | Japanese/English |
Atmospheric fine particles, commonly known as aerosols (including PM2.5), play important roles in climate and air quality. Understanding the behavior and impacts of aerosols requires a detailed knowledge of their characteristics from a materials science perspective.
Atmospheric fine particles (aerosols) influence climate by taking up water vapor to form cloud droplets and by absorbing and scattering solar radiation. In regions with high aerosol concentrations, they can also adversely affect human health when inhaled. Our research group aims to advance the understanding of atmospheric aerosols through field observations and laboratory experiments using state-of-the-art analytical techniques, including aerosol mass spectrometry. We investigate the behavior of aerosols together with their physicochemical properties and the chemical processes that determine their composition. By taking a materials science perspective, we seek to improve our understanding of how aerosols interact with climate and air quality.
Prospective graduate students (Master's and Doctoral programs) and undergraduate students interested in conducting their graduation research are welcome to join our group. If you would like to visit our laboratory or learn more about our research, please feel free to contact us. (For further information, please visit the "Join Our Group" page.)