Dr. Coty Jen

Biography

Coty Jen is an assistant professor and a member of the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on understanding the chemical composition and physical properties of atmospheric aerosol particles and their influence on air quality and climate. Specifically, he aims to disentangle the chemical complexity of the atmosphere by measuring and developing semi-empirical models to describe multiple compounds and reactions that contribute to the formation and growth of atmospheric particles. These models help predict how human activities will alter air quality over decades. Jen's group specializes in developing novel aerosol measurement techniques to quantify the physical characteristics and molecular make-up of atmospheric particles, particularly those with a diameter of 2.5 µm produced by wildfires and complex atmospheric reactions. He obtained his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University in 2010, a M.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in 2013, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities in 2015. Following his doctorate, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California, Berkeley in 2018. His research has received funding from the NSF AGS Atmospheric Chemistry and the DOE Atmospheric System Research.

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