Dr. Jonathan Slade

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Slade is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of California San Diego. He earned his Ph.D. in Atmospheric Chemistry from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 2015, following a Master’s degree in Chemistry from Purdue University in 2009 and a Bachelor’s degree from Winthrop University in 2007. Dr. Slade's research focuses on the interaction of atmospheric aerosols with multiphase chemical processes and their impacts on air quality and climate. His lab investigates innovative analytical methods to study the kinetics of organic aerosol formation and aging in various environments, including urban, coastal, and forested ecosystems. With numerous awards recognizing his contributions to interdisciplinary research, Dr. Slade's work has implications for understanding pollution dynamics and climate change. He has received prestigious grants and fellowships, including the George W. Carol Lattimer Research Fellow award, highlighting his commitment to advancing the field of atmospheric science. His key research interests include trace gases, atmospheric aerosols, and comprehensive studies addressing air quality and climate change challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2025-01-01 — Present

University of California San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2025-01-01

University of California San Diego • La Jolla, CA

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Awards

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George W. Carol Lattimer Research Fellow

2025-01-01
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EPA-STAR Early Career Award

2022-01-01
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William Lee Chancellor's Endowed Junior Faculty Fellow

2018-01-01
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Doctoral Thesis Award Atmospheric Chemistry Colloquium

2015-01-01
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NSF-BART Summer Fellow

2009-01-01

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).