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Michael Vermeuel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. He completed his PhD in Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2021, following a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Chemistry from the same university and College of New Jersey, respectively. Vermeuel's research focuses on the studies of reactive gases near Earth’s surface and their impacts on air quality, climate, and natural ecosystems. His work integrates field observations, chemical transport modeling, and laboratory studies to enhance understanding of the sources and fates of atmospheric chemicals. He employs advanced tools such as chemical ionization mass spectrometry to detect volatile organic compounds and reactive nitrogen, alongside micrometeorological techniques for direct observations of trace gas exchange. His selected honors include the AGU James R. Holton Award in 2024. Vermeuel’s professional journey includes a postdoctoral associate role at the Department of Chemistry at Colorado State University and another at the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at the University of Minnesota, before his current appointment at Purdue University.
Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN
Teaching and conducting research in Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences.
Colorado State University • Fort Collins, CO
Conducted research in the Department of Chemistry.
University of Minnesota • Saint Paul, MN
Research in the Department of Soil, Water, Climate.
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