Dr. Peter Adams

Biography

Peter Adams is a Thomas Lord Professor with a courtesy appointment at Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on Chemical Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Engineering Public Policy. His research concentrates on the development of chemical transport models, particularly the simulation of aerosol microphysical processes and ultrafine particles. He addresses the impacts of climate change on air quality, exploring short-lived climate forcers, atmospheric ammonia, and particulate matter formation from livestock operations. His research contributions include collaboration with the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center as a Visiting Senior Research Scientist and involvement in the Fulbright program at the Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate in Bologna. Adams has been recognized with the Sheldon K. Friedlander Award for his doctoral thesis and has held advisory roles both with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the American Association for Aerosol Research. His work is supported by notable organizations including the Environmental Protection Agency, National Science Foundation, and the Department of Defense, establishing a significant influence on air quality research and policy.

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