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We are atmospheric organic chemists interested in the fate of key volatile organic compounds in the atmosphere. We currently study the properties of organic matter and organic aerosols to act as cloud condensation nuclei and as ice nucleating particles.

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Spring 2026

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Ken got 3rd place for his poster at the WCUCC

Silvan preparing firewood sample_June202

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ISES 2026

Bingying Zhao represented Team STINK and the NBD group at the International Society of Exposure Science Annual meeting in Vancouver. She presented her research on odorous volatile organic sulfur compounds emitted during and post-exercise. Congratulations Bingying on a job well done!

Oct 14th 2026

Summer exchange

Welcome back Émilie Payment! Émilie completed a research exchange at Aarhus University with Dr. Fabian Mahrt. She investigated the ability of lignin and lignin nanoparticles to act as cloud condensation nuclei.

Sep 18th 2026

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