Dongli Wang, Ph.D candidate seeking Postdoctoral or Industry positions
DONGLI WANG, Clemson University
Abstract Number: 631
Working Group: Meet the Job Seekers
Abstract
My research focuses on atmospheric aerosols, particularly black carbon (BC) aerosol and its interactions with clouds. My master’s work involved the removal of gas-phase elemental mercury from smelting flue gas by synthesizing and modifying sorbent materials and liquid solutions. During the early stage of my PhD, I studied the influence of BC aerosols from prescribed fires on regional air quality and participated in a wildland fire simulation experiment, focusing on the characteristics of BC aerosols from various fuel sources and fire conditions. My current dissertation research is investigating BC aerosol-cloud interactions using airborne observations from the SCILLA field campaign off the coast of Southern California. We characterized BC aerosol concentrations, size distributions, and mixing state above, below, and within cloud layers and evaluated the impacts of local meteorology on clouds and aerosols. This study aims to improve understanding of the role of BC as cloud condensation nuclei and the influence of BC on cloud microphysical properties under different meteorological conditions.
I expect to graduate in December 2025. I’m looking for full-time positions that align with my background in air pollution and climate-related field or laboratory studies. During my PhD, I worked on detailed instrument maintenance, including optics cleaning, laser alignment, and calibration, developing a foundation in hands-on measurement techniques. I have experience in data analysis using MATLAB, Python, and Igor Pro, including work with large-scale observation datasets, time-series processing, size distribution, and mixing state characterization. I’m also proficient in using GIS tools. I’m interested in roles involving data analysis in both academia and industry. I’m open to postdoctoral and industry research positions and am flexible geographically.