# overview
Our research has covered a wide variety of areas in atmospheric chemistry and physics and, in particular, the impacts of global air pollution on human health, ecosystems, and climate.

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3709 Physical Geography And Environmental Geoscience

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5102 Atomic, Molecular And Optical Physics

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5102 Atomic, Molecular And Optical Physics

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5102 Atomic, Molecular And Optical Physics

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3709 Physical Geography And Environmental Geoscience

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2.2 Factors Relating To The Physical Environment

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5102 Atomic, Molecular And Optical Physics

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5102 Atomic, Molecular And Optical Physics

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3407 Theoretical And Computational Chemistry

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3407 Theoretical And Computational Chemistry

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5102 Atomic, Molecular And Optical Physics

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3709 Physical Geography And Environmental Geoscience

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Nanjing Institute of Environmental Sciences - (Nanjing, China)

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology - (Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States)

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University of Nevada Reno - (Reno, Nevada, United States)

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Association of Former Students University-Level Distinguished Achievement Award, The

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Radiative and Microphysical Impacts of the Saharan Dust on Two Concurrent Tropical Cyclones: Danielle and Earl (2010)

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Technical note: A theoretical study on the mechanism of citric acid-driven multi-component nucleation of sulfuric acid-base-water clusters

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Rapid modification of cloud-nucleating ability of aerosols by biogenic emissions

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Experimental study of NO reaction with isoprene hydroxyalkyl peroxy radicals

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Hydroxy peroxy nitrites and nitrates from OH initiated reactions of isoprene.

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Experimental study of hydroxyalkyl peroxy radicals from OH-initiated reactions of isoprene

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Major source categories of PM2.5 oxidative potential in wintertime Beijing and surroundings based on online dithiothreitol-based field measurements.

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Air quality simulations of wildfires in the Pacific Northwest evaluated with surface and satellite observations during the summers of 2007 and 2008

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Kinetic studies of OH-initiated reactions of isoprene

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Theoretical study of isomeric branching in the isoprene-OH reaction: implications to final product yields in isoprene oxidation

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Biogeochemical Coupling between Ocean and Atmosphere-A Tribute to the Lifetime Contribution of Robert A. Duce

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Constraining Gas Phase Yields and Reactive Uptake Coefficients of Oxidation Products from the Hydroxyl Radical-Isoprene Reaction onto Acidic Particles by Vocus Ammonia-Adduct Chemical Ionization Mass Spectrometry (Vocus NH4 + CIMS)

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Assessing the destructiveness of tropical cyclones induced by anthropogenic aerosols in an atmosphereocean coupled framework

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Radiative absorption enhancement of dust mixed with anthropogenic pollution over East Asia

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Detecting supramolecular organic nanoparticles during heat wave.

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American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)

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Aging and hygroscopicity variation of black carbon particles in Beijing measured by a quasi-atmospheric aerosol evolution study (QUALITY) chamber

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Seasonal and spatial variations in aerosol vertical distribution and optical properties over China from long-term satellite and groundbased remote sensing

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Theoretical study of the alkoxy radicals derived from isoprene: Pressure- and temperature-dependent decomposition rates

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Revealing Hidden Episodic Sources in Complex Urban Atmospheres: A Case Study of Firework Events during the ASIA-AQ Campaign

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NRF2-Dependent Placental Effects Vary by Sex and Dose following Gestational Exposure to Ultrafine Particles.

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Simultaneous measurements of new particle formation in 1-second time resolution at a street site and a rooftop site

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Elucidating the critical oligomeric steps in secondary organic aerosol and brown carbon formation

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Formation, radiative forcing, and climatic effects of severe regional haze

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The effect of black carbon aging from NO2 oxidation of SO2 on its morphology, optical and hygroscopic properties.

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The OH-initiated oxidation of 1,3-butadiene in the presence of O2 and NO: a photolytic route to study isomeric selective reactivity.

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Impacts of Saharan Dust on Atlantic Regional Climate and Implications for Tropical Cyclones

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Particle acidity and sulfate production during severe haze events in China cannot be reliably inferred by assuming a mixture of inorganic salts

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Enhancement of cloud-to-ground lightning over Houston, Texas

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Determinant Role of Aerosols From Industrial Sources in Hurricane Harvey's Catastrophe

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Interaction between Dicarboxylic Acid and Sulfuric Acid-Base Clusters Enhances New Particle Formation

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Modeling spatial variation of gaseous air pollutants and particulate matters in a Metropolitan area using mobile monitoring data.

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Heterogeneous iodine-organic chemistry fast-tracks marine new particle formation.

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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

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OH/OD initiated oxidation of isoprene in the presence of O₂ and NO

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Simulations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Houston, Texas -: art. no. D16203

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Experimental and computational study of the OH-isoprene reaction: Isomeric branching and low-pressure behavior

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Enhancing acid-base-water ternary aerosol nucleation with organic acid: a case of tartaric acid.

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Hygroscopicity of organic aerosols linked to formation mechanisms

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 hydrogen abstraction versus 1,5 H-shift

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Oxidation mechanism of -hydroxyisoprene alkoxy radicals

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Aerosol vertical distribution and optical properties over China from long-term satellite and ground-based remote sensing

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Impacts of meteorological uncertainties on ozone pollution predictability estimated through meteorological and photochemical ensemble forecasts

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Elucidating the critical oligomeric steps in secondary organic aerosol and brown carbon formation

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 implications for the atmospheric oxidation mechanism

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Cyclization reactions in isoprene derived -hydroxy radicals

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Theoretical study of OH-O₂-isoprene peroxy radicals

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Functionality-based formation of secondary organic aerosol from m-xylene photooxidation

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In Utero Ultrafine Particulate Exposure Yields Sex- and Dose-Specific Responses to Neonatal Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection.

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Assessing the destructiveness of tropical cyclone by anthropogenic aerosols under an atmosphere-ocean coupled framework

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Quantification of the Impacts of Saharan Dust on Atlantic Hurricanes Using Satellite Observations and Coupled Atmosphere-Ocean Model

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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United States Department of Energy - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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A NAMED SYMPOSIUM TO HONOR DR. MARIO J. MOLINA WILL BE HELD 10-14 JANUARY 2016, AS PART OF THE 96TH AMERICAN METEOROLOGICAL SOCIETY, ANNUAL MEETING IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA. THE HONOREE OR SPEAKER FIRST DEMONSTRATED THAT INDUSTRIALLY PRODUCED CHLOROFLUO

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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Roses-2015/Tropical Workshops, Symposia, and Conferences - 2016 AMS Mario J. Molina Symposium

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National Aeronautics and Space Administration - (Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States)

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Texas A&M University; Meteorology; 3150 TAMU

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Texas A&M Study: Face Masks Critical In Preventing Spread Of COVID-19

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Study Details How Auto Emissions Pose Human Health Problems Worldwide

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The best way to reduce Covid-19 transmission is to wear a face mask, study finds

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Pan, Bowen (2015-09). Assessing the Impact of Saharan Dust on Atlantic Regional Climate and Tropical Cyclogenesis. Master's Thesis.

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Hu, Jiaxi (2018-07). Polarimetric Radar Convective Cell Tracking Reveals Large Sensitivity of Cloud Precipitation and Electrification Properties to CCN. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Fan, Jiwen (2007-08). Effects of aerosols on deep convective cumulus clouds. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Vogel, Jonathan 1988- (2012-12). Simulation of Aerosol-Cloud Interactions in the WRF Model at the Southern Great Plains Site. Master's Thesis.

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Marrero Ortiz, Wilmarie (2018-03). Field and Experimental Investigation of Atmospheric Aerosol Processes. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Li, Guohui (2008-08). Investigation of the aerosol-cloud interaction using the WRF framework. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Levitt, Nicholas Paul (2007-05). Heterogeneous organic acid uptake on soot surfaces. Master's Thesis.

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Cruz Quinones, Miguel (2009-12). Heterogeneous Reaction of NO2 on Soot Surfaces and the Effect of Soot Aging on its Reactivity Leading to HONO Formation. Master's Thesis.

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Wang, Yuan (2013-08). Aerosol-cloud Interactions from Urban, Regional, to Global Scales. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Gómez Hernández, Mario Estuardo (2015-12). Molecular and Physicochemical Characterization of Aerosols Relevant to Their Atmospheric Formation and Growth. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Zamora, Misti E Levy (2015-12). Nucleation, Transformation, and Impacts of Atmospheric Aerosols. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Zhang, Dan (2003-05). Laboratory investigation of chemical and physical properties of soot-containing aerosols. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Xu, Wen (2014-05). Nucleation and Growth of Atmospheric Nanoparticles at Molecular Scale. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Secrest, Jeremiah R (2019-08). Formation and Impacts of Atmospheric Aerosols. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Lal, Vinita (2011-12). Heterogeneous Reactions of Epoxides in Acidic Media. Master's Thesis.

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Xue, Huaxin (2009-05). Variation in Morphology, Hygroscopicity, and Optical Properties of Soot Particles Coated by Dicarboxylic Acids. Master's Thesis.

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Suh, Inseon (2003-05). Photochemistry of aromatic hydrocarbons: implications for ozone and secondary organic aerosol formation. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Fortner, Edward Charles (2006-12). Airborne and ground based measurements of volatile organic compounds using proton transfer reaction mass spectrometry in Texas and Mexico City. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Levy, Misti E (2013-05). Atmospheric Measurements of Submicron Aerosols at the California-Mexico Border and in Houston, Texas. Master's Thesis.

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Lin, Yun (2018-05). Regional Microphysical and Radiative Effects of Aerosols. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Zhao, Jun (2009-05). Experimental and theoretical investigation of nucleation and growth of atmospheric aerosols. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Qiu, Chong (2013-05). Atmospheric Aerosols Aging Involving Organic Compounds and Impacts on Particle Properties. Doctoral Dissertation.

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Turner, Brittany (2015-05). Heterogeneous Reaction of Alkylamines on Dicarboxylic Acids Relevant to Secondary Organic Aerosol Formation. Master's Thesis.

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Lee, Keun-Hee (2011-12). Modeling the Direct and Indirect Effects of Atmospheric Aerosols on Tropical Cyclones. Doctoral Dissertation.