Education: Postdoctoral and Visiting Scientists

Heterogeneous Atmospheric Reactions on Ice

The overall goal of this laboratory is to investigate the kinetics and mechanism of heterogeneous chemical reactions that lead to ozone loss and changes in atmospheric composition. Projects involve the study of heterogeneous reactions occurring on the ice-snow surface using the flow-reactor coupled with quadrupole mass spectrometer and specular reflection-absorption IR techniques. Research areas are:

• Scavenging of SO₂ on HOBr-ice surface and Br and Cl activation via HOBr+HX reactions in the presence of SO₂.
• Uptake of oxalic and succinic acids on ice and heterogeneous Br₂ loss on oxalic acid-ice surfaces.

We are particularly interested in candidates with experiences in at least one area: atmospheric chemistry, surface chemistry and physical chemistry with the working knowledge of flow-reactor or FTIR.