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Centre for Atmospheric Science

 

The Kalberer Group is based in the Centre of Atmospheric Science. Our research focuses on the chemistry of atmospheric aerosols and trace gases and their effects on human health. 

Atmospheric aerosol particles - with sizes ranging from a few nanometres to tens of micrometres - are key components in the climate system. Depending on their specific chemical composition, they are scattering or absorbing solar radiation and thus contribute to the cooling or warming of the atmosphere. They influence cloud formation, precipitation and are a major factor in air pollution - being associated with respiratory and cardio-vascular diseases. 

In both areas the chemical composition and reactivity of aerosol particles are important, but the overall effects and many mechanistic aspects of aerosols in the atmosphere are poorly understood.

The main research activities of our group aim to clarify the role of aerosol particles in the atmosphere, with an emphasis on particle composition and reactions. Our research projects often involve the development of new analytical instrumentation and methods. 

Atmospheric aerosol particles (with sizes of a few nanometres to tens of micrometres) are key components in the climate system. Depending on their chemical composition, they are scattering or absorbing solar radiation and thus contribute to a cooling or warming of the atmosphere, respectively, and they influence cloud formation and precipitation. Aerosol particles also are a major factor in air pollution. They have been associated with respiratory and cardio-vascular diseases.

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Kalberer Group Projects

Learn about the research projects the Kalberer Group has been involved in. 


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Publication Highlights

Browse through our publication highlights - high-profile papers with real-world consequences. 


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Research Spotlights

A brief glimpse into some of the research previously published with CAS academics. 


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Media Links

Watch some of the talks, infographics and webinars produced with academics from the CAS. 


Centre Highlights

• January 2024: The CCPG have successfully submitted a proposal for PACESETTERS!

• September 2nd 2023: Dr Annela Anger-Kraavi has co-authored a paper analysing just transition narratives in European coal regions. Read the paper here

• December 13th 2022: The CCPG have co-authored a paper on game-changing innovations towards net-zero, published in Energy Strategy Reviews. Read the open access paper here.

• November 15th 2022: The final conference of PARIS REINFORCE is taking place today in Sorbonne. Read more about the event here

• October 24th 2022: The CCPG have successfully submitted a proposal for the Cambridge-Tsinghua joint research initiative! 

• May 5th 2022: We've submitted to the UNFCCC's Global Stocktake (GST). More information is available on our news page. 

• March 23rd 2022: Multiple CAS academics have published a paper investigating the future role of anthropogenic methane emissions. Read the open access paper here.

• Feb 18th 2022: Dr Parris and Dr Anger-Kraavi have co-authored a paper that develops a tool to support co-designed transformative change. Read the open access paper here.

• Dec 16th 2021: Dr Parris has co-authored a paper that introduces a tool to support plastic pollution policy. Read the open access paper here.

• Nov 22nd 2021: Dr Anger-Kraavi has co-authored a paper with Paris Reinforce. Read the open access version here


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