P. S. Ganesh Subramanian, Ph.D. Candidate, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Seeking Postdoctoral Positions in Aerosol Measurements/Health Effects/ Epidemiology
P. S. GANESH SUBRAMANIAN, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Abstract
I am a fifth-year Ph.D. Candidate in Prof. Verma’s Illinois lab for Aerosol Research at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. The overarching aim of my research is to enhance our understanding of the health-effects of PM originating indoors.
During my Ph.D., I have conducted extensive experiments in both controlled-chamber environments and real-world environments. I was instrumental in setting up the chamber-based indoor measurement protocols in our lab to quantify the emission rates, chemical composition, and toxicological properties of PM originating indoors. Key research outcomes from work include; a.) demonstration of human-generated aerosols primarily originating from non-respiratory sources such as skin-shedding/clothing, b.) development of OP emission inventory for indoor PM sources which revealed that using certain sources for just 1-hour in a one-bedroom apartment could result in as much PM/OP exposure as is typical from inhaling ambient PM2.5 in the US over an entire day, and c.) highlighting the significant role that residential PM exposure could play on human health and its dependence on both residential and source-use characteristics. I have been fortunate to be involved in several collaborative projects and am proficient in using aerosol measurement instruments, analytical instruments, and semi-automated Instrument development.
My Ph.D. research has resulted in six peer-reviewed publications (one first-authored), four currently under review (one first-authored), and three-more first-authored under preparation (first-authored), and recognitions such as the Outstanding poster/presentation awards, ASHRAE Grant-in-aid Award, A&WMA Scholarship Award, and Mavis Future Faculty Fellowship.
I have taught guest lectures in three different courses during my Ph.D. and served as the TA for an aerosol laboratory course in which I was chosen as an excellent instructor by the students. I have mentored junior undergraduate and graduate student peers in our lab and been actively involved in science-communication and community outreach activities.
I anticipate graduating between Dec 2025-May 2026 (flexible) and am looking for postdoctoral or R&D positions in aerosol measurement, toxicology, health-effects, and epidemiology in the US.