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Professor Chiara Giorio

Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry

Exploring the Present and Past of the Earth's Atmosphere

The atmosphere is a multiphase environment in which gases, particles and fog/cloud droplets interact. The chemical reactions happening in this complex environment can change the composition and the reactivity of atmospheric components and therefore their effects on the Earth’s climate and on public health.

We use a multifaceted experimental approach, combining field measurements and laboratory experiments, to understand the evolution of particles in the atmosphere, and assess their effects on climate and on public health. We work on developing methods using advanced analytical tools, from high-resolution mass spectrometry to top notch microscopy and spectroscopy techniques, together with multivariate data analysis. We use the fundamental information on particle reactivity and composition to reconstruct past compositional changes of the atmosphere from analysis of organic biomarkers in ice cores.

My research interests are:

  • Coordination chemistry in atmospheric aerosols and cloud/fog droplets
  • Analysis of terrestrial and marine biogenic markers in ice cores for paleoclimate reconstruction
  • Indoor air quality
  • Greenhouse gases emissions

I am part of the Centre for Atmospheric Science, the Cambridge Centre for Climate Science, the Centre for Landscape Regeneration, and the Centre for Climate Repair.



Diversity and inclusion statement

A multicultural and diverse research team is an asset to research excellence because it is fueled by different experiences, point of views and ideas. I value diversity and proactively encourage inclusion by creating a supportive environment and embracing the Athena SWAN principles. I promote and encourage a sustainable work/life balance and flexible working arrangements.

Joining the group

Prospective postgraduate students should apply through the Department of Chemistry Postgraduate Admissions. Prospective postdoctoral researchers are invited to apply for fellowships or to contact me for information on additional funding that may be available. Here is a short video about my work:

Watch Dr Giorio discuss her research

Take a tour of the Giorio lab facilities

Publications

Characterization and Quantification of Particle-Bound Criegee Intermediates in Secondary Organic Aerosol.
SJ Campbell, K Wolfer, PJ Gallimore, C Giorio, D Häussinger, M-A Boillat, M Kalberer
– Environmental Science and Technology
(2022)
56,
12945
(doi: 10.1021/acs.est.2c04101)
Emerging investigator series: aqueous-phase processing of atmospheric aerosol influences dissolution kinetics of metal ions in an urban background site in the Po Valley
C Giorio, S D'Aronco, V Di Marco, D Badocco, F Battaglia, L Soldà, P Pastore, A Tapparo
– Environmental Science: Processes & Impacts
(2022)
24,
884
(doi: 10.1039/d2em00023g)
Butene Emissions From Coastal Ecosystems May Contribute to New Particle Formation
C Giorio, JF Doussin, B D’Anna, S Mas, D Filippi, C Denjean, MD Mallet, T Bourrianne, F Burnet, M Cazaunau, C Chikwililwa, K Desboeufs, A Feron, V Michoud, A Namwoonde, MO Andreae, SJ Piketh, P Formenti
– Geophysical Research Letters
(2022)
49,
ARTN e2022GL098770
(doi: 10.1029/2022GL098770)
Wet deposition in the remote western and central Mediterranean as a source of trace metals to surface seawater
K Desboeufs, F Fu, M Bressac, A Tovar-Sánchez, S Triquet, JF Doussin, C Giorio, P Chazette, J Disnaquet, A Feron, P Formenti, F Maisonneuve, A Rodríguez-Romero, P Zapf, F Dulac, C Guieu
(2022)
(doi: 10.5194/acp-22-2309-2022)
An update of the Worldwide Integrated Assessment (WIA) on systemic insecticides.
J-M Bonmatin, C Giorio, F Sánchez-Bayo, M Bijleveld van Lexmond
– Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
(2021)
28,
11709
(doi: 10.1007/s11356-021-12853-6)
A new method to assess the acute toxicity toward honeybees of the abrasion particles generated from seeds coated with insecticides
A Lentola, C Giorio, E Petrucco Toffolo, V Girolami, A Tapparo
– Environmental Sciences Europe
(2020)
32,
93
(doi: 10.1186/s12302-020-00372-z)
Methiocarb metabolites are systemically distributed throughout corn plants grown from coated seeds
A Lentola, C Giorio, S Bogialli, M Roverso, M Marzaro, V Girolami, A Tapparo
– Environmental Chemistry Letters
(2020)
19,
1887
(doi: 10.1007/s10311-020-01098-3)
Metal ion release from fine particulate matter sampled in the Po Valley to an aqueous solution mimicking fog water: Kinetics and solubility
V Di Marco, A Tapparo, D Badocco, S D’Aronco, P Pastore, C Giorio
– Aerosol and Air Quality Research
(2020)
20,
720
(doi: 10.4209/aaqr.2019.10.0498)
Formation of metal-organic ligand complexes affects solubility of metals in airborne particles at an urban site in the Po valley.
A Tapparo, V Di Marco, D Badocco, S D'Aronco, L Soldà, P Pastore, BM Mahon, M Kalberer, C Giorio
– Chemosphere
(2019)
241,
125025
(doi: 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2019.125025)
Direct depolymerization coupled to liquid extraction surface analysis-high-resolution mass spectrometry for the characterization of the surface of plant tissues
C Giorio, E Moyroud, BJ Glover, M Kalberer
– Analytical Chemistry
(2019)
91,
8326
(doi: 10.1021/acs.analchem.9b01094)
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