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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

Online molecular characterisation of organic aerosols in an atmospheric chamber using extractive electrospray ionisation mass spectrometry
PJ Gallimore, C Giorio, BM Mahon, M Kalberer
– Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
(2017)
17,
14485
(doi: 10.5194/acp-17-14485-2017)
An update of the Worldwide Integrated Assessment (WIA) on systemic insecticides. Part 2: impacts on organisms and ecosystems.
L Pisa, D Goulson, E-C Yang, D Gibbons, F Sánchez-Bayo, E Mitchell, A Aebi, J van der Sluijs, CJK MacQuarrie, C Giorio, EY Long, M McField, M Bijleveld van Lexmond, J-M Bonmatin
– Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
(2017)
28,
11749
(doi: 10.1007/s11356-017-0341-3)
An update of the Worldwide Integrated Assessment (WIA) on systemic insecticides. Part 1: new molecules, metabolism, fate, and transport.
C Giorio, A Safer, F Sánchez-Bayo, A Tapparo, A Lentola, V Girolami, MB van Lexmond, J-M Bonmatin
– Environmental science and pollution research international
(2017)
28,
11716
(doi: 10.1007/s11356-017-0394-3)
Cloud Processing of Secondary Organic Aerosol from Isoprene and Methacrolein Photooxidation
C Giorio, A Monod, L Brégonzio-Rozier, HL DeWitt, M Cazaunau, B Temime-Roussel, A Gratien, V Michoud, E Pangui, S Ravier, AT Zielinski, A Tapparo, R Vermeylen, M Claeys, D Voisin, M Kalberer, J-F Doussin
– The journal of physical chemistry. A
(2017)
121,
7641
(doi: 10.1021/acs.jpca.7b05933)
Multiphase composition changes and reactive oxygen species formation during limonene oxidation in the new Cambridge Atmospheric Simulation Chamber (CASC)
PJ Gallimore, BM Mahon, FPH Wragg, SJ Fuller, C Giorio, I Kourtchev, M Kalberer
– Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
(2017)
17,
9853
(doi: 10.5194/acp-17-9853-2017)
Vineyard pruning residues pellets for use in domestic appliances: A quality assessment according to the EN ISO 17225
M Zanetti, B Brandelet, D Marini, A Sgarbossa, C Giorio, D Badocco, A Tapparo, S Grigolato, C Rogaume, Y Rogaume, R Cavalli
– Journal of Agricultural Engineering
(2017)
48,
99
(doi: 10.4081/jae.2017.612)
Code supporting "A new processing scheme for ultra-high resolution direct infusion mass spectrometry data"
AT Zielinski, M Kalberer, C Bortolini, C Giorio, SJ Fuller, I Kourtchev, O Popoola
(2017)
(doi: 10.17863/CAM.9495)
Online Quantification of Criegee Intermediates of α-Pinene Ozonolysis by Stabilization with Spin Traps and Proton-Transfer Reaction Mass Spectrometry Detection
C Giorio, SJ Campbell, M Bruschi, F Tampieri, A Barbon, A Toffoletti, A Tapparo, C Paijens, AJ Wedlake, P Grice, DJ Howe, M Kalberer
– Journal of the American Chemical Society
(2017)
139,
3999
(doi: 10.1021/jacs.6b10981)
Detection and identification of Criegee intermediates from the ozonolysis of biogenic and anthropogenic VOCs: comparison between experimental measurements and theoretical calculations
C Giorio, SJ Campbell, M Bruschi, AT Archibald, M Kalberer
– Faraday Discussions
(2017)
200,
559
(doi: 10.1039/c7fd00025a)
Dynamic viscosity mapping of the oxidation of squalene aerosol particles.
A Athanasiadis, C Fitzgerald, NM Davidson, C Giorio, SW Botchway, AD Ward, M Kalberer, FD Pope, MK Kuimova
– Phys Chem Chem Phys
(2016)
18,
30385
(doi: 10.1039/c6cp05674a)
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