Dr. Ryan Sullivan

Biography

Ryan Sullivan is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University, where he holds a courtesy appointment in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is a faculty member of the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies and focuses on atmospheric analytical chemistry, particularly in single-particle analysis and heterogeneous kinetics. His research interests encompass the development of improved aircraft-deployable analytical instrumentation for characterizing individual atmospheric particles in real-time. This includes investigating the physicochemical properties of atmospheric particles, their emissions from diverse sources, and the chemical processes affecting their ability to nucleate cloud droplets and ice crystals, with implications for climate change. His work is characterized by a balanced approach between instrument development, laboratory experiments, and field measurements. Sullivan's contributions are significant in understanding and improving our knowledge of atmospheric processes and their impact on the Earth's climate.

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