Smithlab
We study aerosol optical properties and chemistry relevant to climate change.
Research
The Smith group studies how aerosol particles in the atmosphere interact with sunlight. We design novel instruments, carry out laboratory experiments, sample ambient air and develop machine learning models for predicting aerosol optical properties. What we learn about how particles scatter and absorb light helps improve understanding of air pollution and climate change.
Zach and Ryan present at AAAR meeting.
October 2023
Zach and Ryan each presented talks at the AAAR meeting held in Portland, OR. Zach described his research on the optical properties of biomass burning aerosols produced under both wildfire and prescribed burning conditions from the G-WISE campaign. Ryan discussed his latest work on correcting the loading compensation of DualSpot aethalometers.
John Allen joins group!
January 2023
The Smithlab is excited to welcome John to the group. He will be assisting in the analysis of aerosol optical data from the GWISE campaign.
Smithlab takes part in G-WISE campaign.
November 2022
The Smithlab participated in the G-WISE (Georgia WIldland Simulation Experiment) campagin led by Prof. Rawad Saleh and his group. Realistic fuel beds from three eco-regions of Georgia were burned under conditions simulating both wildfire and prescribed burns. Learn more about the campaign at the G-WISE campaign website.
Geoff gives Allinger Lecture.
August 2022
Geoff was honored to present the 2022 Allinger Lecture honoring our late colleague, Norman "Lou" Allinger, a pioneer in the field of computational chemistry. Read more about Lou's extraordinary career here.