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Ryan Sullivan is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University, with a courtesy appointment in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research is centered on atmospheric analytical chemistry, focusing on single-particle analysis and heterogeneous kinetics, particularly in cloud nucleation phenomena. Prof. Sullivan's current interests involve the development of improved aircraft-deployable analytical instrumentation to characterize individual particles in the atmosphere in real-time. His work investigates the physicochemical properties of atmospheric particles which are emitted or formed from various sources, exploring the chemical processes that affect their transport and ability to nucleate cloud droplets and ice crystals. These studies are crucial for understanding the influence of atmospheric particles on Earth's climate. His endeavors in research balance instrument development, laboratory experiments, and field measurements to enhance the scientific community's knowledge of atmospheric science.
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