Dr. Alexander Laskin

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Biography

Professor Alexander Laskin's research focuses on Analytical Physical Chemistry with an emphasis on Atmospheric Aerosols. His work includes the development and application of novel analytical methods for comprehensive chemical characterization of aerosols, chemical imaging for molecular characterization of environmental particles and interfaces, as well as laboratory and field studies of aerosol chemistry. Laskin investigates the origins of aerosols from both natural and anthropogenic processes, striving to enhance understanding of their environmental impacts, particularly related to climate change and public health. His group conducts detailed studies on the composition, reaction chemistry, and physical properties of aerosols, exploring the kinetics of gas-particle reactions and the effects of particle aging on atmospheric reactivity and transformations. Current projects aim to elucidate the molecular-level chemistry of aerosols and their interactions with various environmental factors, including anthropogenic emissions and atmospheric transformations.

Research Interests

Awards

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William R. Wiley Research Fellow

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Co-editor

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Outstanding Performance Awards

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Kennedy-Leigh Excellence Award

Requirements for Purdue University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:14
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:18
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
35 semester hours of undergraduate chemistry Courses in General, Quantitative, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores (General and Subject) are NOT considered.