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Kumar Sarang (Marie Curie PH.D. Fellow), Seeking for Postdoc Position in the Field of Atmospheric Chemistry
KUMAR SARANG, ICHF PAS, Warsaw, Poland
Abstract Number: 359
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Abstract
Presently, I am working as a research assistant and Marie Curie Ph.D. Fellow (NaMeS project) under the supervision of Prof Rafal Szmigielski at the ICHF PAS, Warsaw, Poland. The main aim of the research is to study the kinetics of the aqueous phase reactions of selected plant volatiles and investigate the secondary organic aerosol (SOA) products through the application of hyphenated mass spectrometry techniques. The significant fraction of PM2.5 in the atmosphere comes from SOA, which is a major concern for both the environment and human health. I currently have two peer-reviewed co-authored publications in ACS journals. So far, during my Ph.D. I worked on highly sophisticated laboratory techniques such as laser flash photolysis and GC-MS or LC-MS. I am also skilled in working on quantum calculations (ORCA) and reaction pathway simulation and modeling using COPASI.
Professional Experience:
Before the beginning of my Ph.D. in 2017, I worked on the smoke and trend analysis of tobacco and tobacco products ( ̴ three years), where my main job was to analyze TPM, CO, and NOx in tobacco products (regular, HNB and electronic). I also worked for a short duration on resin production at Asian Paints Ltd. as a Product officer in 2014.
Research Interests:
I am interested in continuing my research career on understanding the aerosol formation and transformation processes, along with their impact on the environment and human health. Therefore, I am looking for opportunities where I can apply and expand my knowledge of understanding complex aerosol chemistry with the application of new experimental and modeling techniques to help and contribute to resolving uncertainty of its impact on the environment and human health.
Tentative availability:
I am supposed to defend my Ph.D. between August-October 2021, and presently, I hold no location preferences for future jobs.