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James Donaldson is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Toronto. His research laboratory focuses on the application of techniques in physical chemistry to understand fundamental aspects of atmospheric and environmental chemistry. His work extensively utilizes laser-induced fluorescence, Raman spectroscopies, non-linear laser spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry, among other methods, to probe the chemical interactions that have atmospheric significance. His research includes the study of kinetics and mechanisms of reactions occurring on aerosol and water ice surfaces, as well as investigating heterogeneous photochemistry on various atmospheric surfaces. He leads a group consisting of graduate students, postdoctoral scientists, and undergraduates, and maintains strong collaborations with members of the Environmental Chemistry group, as well as ongoing research partnerships with scientists at CNRS Lyon, PSI Zurich, and CIRES Boulder. Professor Donaldson's contributions to the field have been significant, fostering an environment of collaboration and innovation in atmospheric chemistry research.
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