Abstract Number: 772 Working Group: Meet the Job Seekers
Abstract As both an environmental scientist and an engineer, I am intrigued with investigating different pollutants in the atmosphere, exploring potential remediation approaches, and evaluating public health risks introduced by these pollutants. Currently, my work focuses on investigating black carbon hygroscopic properties under different mixing conditions and oxidization stages, as well as developing different instrumentation-based methodology to characterize black carbon aerosols. These studies can lead to a better understanding of how black carbon contributes to droplet formation, atmospheric warming, and cloud properties. For my doctoral research, I evaluated the efficacy of vegetative environmental buffer as a cost-efficient air pollutant practice. My thesis project will ultimately contribute to the National Conservative Practice Standard (NCPS # 380 or # 420) by providing important expertise to the design and proper installation of VEBs. My goal is to continue my scientific career as a researcher specializing in the atmospheric environment. My current and previous research experiences have prepared me to be a strong technical communicator and educator promoting a broader understanding of atmospheric issues and potential solutions.