Dr. Peter Adams

Biography

Peter Adams is the Thomas Lord Professor and holds a courtesy appointment at Carnegie Mellon University. His research primarily focuses on the development of chemical transport models, particularly simulation of aerosol microphysical processes and ultrafine particles, and their implications for global climate models. His areas of expertise include the effects of climate change on air quality, short-lived climate forcers, atmospheric ammonia, and the formation of particulate matter. Adams has received a Fulbright grant to collaborate with researchers at the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate in Bologna and has served as a Visiting Senior Research Scientist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center. His impactful research has gained support from several reputable organizations including the Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Department of Energy, and Department of Defense. Adams completed his B.S. in Chemical Engineering at Cornell University, graduating summa cum laude, and earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from California Institute of Technology. He is also associated with the Chemical Engineering department at Carnegie Mellon.

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