Dr. James Allan

Biography

James Allan studied computational physics at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, graduating with a first-class Master of Physics honors degree in 2000. He began his postgraduate studies in 2000, focusing on the development of the Aerodyne Aerosol Mass Spectrometer (AMS) and earned his PhD in 2004 with a thesis on quantitative atmospheric particulate measurements. As a scientist at the National Centre for Atmospheric Science, he has worked on numerous projects measuring atmospheric aerosols across diverse environments, including urban, rural, and marine locations. He has specialized in studying black carbon and its impacts on air quality and climate. In 2019, he played a crucial role in establishing the Manchester Air Quality Supersite, which provides vital data for understanding air quality mechanisms. Allan is also a leader in the field of aerosol science, serving as an expert in various roles, including a member of the Air Quality Expert Group and a senior editor for Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics. His research interests primarily focus on the measurement of atmospheric aerosols and their effects on health and climate.

Research Interests