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Yusuf Hamied Department of Chemistry

 

Dr Chiara Giorio

University Assistant Professor

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
  • Source apportionment of atmospheric aerosol using receptor models
  • Indoor air quality
  • Greenhouse gases emissions


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

Compositional analysis of adsorbed organic aerosol on a microresonator mass sensor
AT Zielinski, SJ Campbell, AA Seshia, RL Jones, M Kalberer, C Giorio
– Aerosol Science and Engineering
(2018)
2,
118
(doi: 10.1007/s41810-018-0029-1)
Call to restrict neonicotinoids.
D Goulson, 232 signatories
– Science (New York, N.Y.)
(2018)
360,
973.1
(doi: 10.1126/science.aau0432)
A new processing scheme for ultra-high resolution direct infusion mass spectrometry data
AT Zielinski, I Kourtchev, C Bortolini, SJ Fuller, C Giorio, OAM Popoola, S Bogialli, A Tapparo, RL Jones, M Kalberer
– Atmospheric Environment
(2018)
178,
129
(doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2018.01.034)
Prospects for reconstructing paleoenvironmental conditions from organic compounds in polar snow and ice
C Giorio, N Kehrwald, C Barbante, M Kalberer, ACF King, ER Thomas, EW Wolff, P Zennaro
– Quaternary Science Reviews
(2018)
183,
1
(doi: 10.1016/j.quascirev.2018.01.007)
Formation of Metal–Cyanide Complexes in Deliquescent Airborne Particles: A New Possible Sink for HCN in Urban Environments
C Giorio, D Marton, G Formenton, A Tapparo
– Environmental Science & Technology
(2017)
51,
14107
(doi: 10.1021/acs.est.7b03123)
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
– Environmental science and pollution research international
(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
(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
– 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)
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01223 336392

Email address

cg525@cam.ac.uk

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