Professor Dr. Håkan Pleijel

Biography

Håkan Pleijel is a professor at the University of Gothenburg, focusing on research that intersects vegetation and atmosphere. His extensive work relates to ground-level ozone and its effects on vegetation distribution and landscape. He has investigated the impact of elevated carbon dioxide on agricultural crops, analyzing growth and nutrient concentration. His research delves into air pollution, including nitrogen oxides and PAH pollutants, emphasizing the significance of urban greenery in mitigating air pollution and enhancing local climates. Pleijel leads and collaborates on various projects, such as 'Clean Air Plants – PAH Exposure Reduced Urban Vegetation?' to evaluate tree species' contributions to air quality. His teaching spans plant ecophysiology, air pollution, and environmental science, with an active role in authoring educational materials. He has been involved in significant research areas like BECC, focusing on biodiversity and ecosystem services amid climate challenges. Pleijel has a comprehensive publishing record that reflects his research contributions to environmental science and air quality management.

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