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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

Translocation of neonicotinoid insecticides from coated seeds to seedling guttation drops: A novel way of intoxication for bees
V Girolami, L Mazzon, A Squartini, N Mori, M Marzaro, A Di Bernardo, M Greatti, C Giorio, A Tapparo
– J Econ Entomol
(2014)
102,
1808
(doi: 10.1603/029.102.0511)
Systemic insecticides (Neonicotinoids and fipronil): Trends, uses, mode of action and metabolites
N Simon-Delso, V Amaral-Rogers, LP Belzunces, JM Bonmatin, M Chagnon, C Downs, L Furlan, DW Gibbons, C Giorio, V Girolami, D Goulson, DP Kreutzweiser, CH Krupke, M Liess, E Long, M McField, P Mineau, EAD Mitchell, CA Morrissey, DA Noome, L Pisa, J Settele, JD Stark, A Tapparo, H Van Dyck, J Van Praagh, JP Van der Sluijs, PR Whitehorn, M Wiemers
– Environmental Science and Pollution Research
(2014)
22,
5
(doi: 10.1007/s11356-014-3470-y)
Environmental fate and exposure; neonicotinoids and fipronil.
J-M Bonmatin, C Giorio, V Girolami, D Goulson, DP Kreutzweiser, C Krupke, M Liess, E Long, M Marzaro, EAD Mitchell, DA Noome, N Simon-Delso, A Tapparo
– Environmental Science and Pollution Research
(2014)
22,
35
(doi: 10.1007/s11356-014-3332-7)
Molecular composition of biogenic secondary organic aerosols using ultrahigh-resolution mass spectrometry: comparing laboratory and field studies
I Kourtchev, SJ Fuller, C Giorio, RM Healy, E Wilson, I O'Connor, JC Wenger, M McLeod, J Aalto, TM Ruuskanen, W Maenhaut, R Jones, DS Venables, JR Sodeau, M Kulmala, M Kalberer
– Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
(2014)
14,
2155
(doi: 10.5194/acp-14-2155-2014)
Effects of anthropogenic emissions on the molecular composition of urban organic aerosols: An ultrahigh resolution mass spectrometry study
I Kourtchev, IP O'Connor, C Giorio, SJ Fuller, K Kristensen, W Maenhaut, JC Wenger, JR Sodeau, M Glasius, M Kalberer
– Atmospheric Environment
(2014)
89,
525
(doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2014.02.051)
Ultratrace determination of total and available cyanides in industrial wastewaters through a rapid headspace-based sample preparation and gas chromatography with nitrogen phosphorous detection analysis.
D Marton, A Tapparo, VB Di Marco, C Repice, C Giorio, S Bogialli
– Journal of chromatography. A
(2013)
1300,
209
(doi: 10.1016/j.chroma.2013.03.004)
Field comparison of a personal cascade impactor sampler, an optical particle counter and CEN-EU standard methods for PM10, PM2.5 and PM1 measurement in urban environment
C Giorio, A Tapparo, ML Scapellato, M Carrieri, P Apostoli, GB Bartolucci
– Journal of Aerosol Science
(2013)
65,
111
(doi: 10.1016/j.jaerosci.2013.07.013)
Comparison of three techniques for analysis of data from an Aerosol Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer
C Giorio, A Tapparo, M Dall'Osto, RM Harrison, DCS Beddows, C Di Marco, E Nemitz
– Atmospheric Environment
(2012)
61,
316
(doi: 10.1016/j.atmosenv.2012.07.054)
UHPLC-DAD method for the determination of neonicotinoid insecticides in single bees and its relevance in honeybee colony loss investigations
A Tapparo, C Giorio, L Soldà, S Bogialli, D Marton, M Marzaro, V Girolami
– Anal Bioanal Chem
(2012)
405,
1007
(doi: 10.1007/s00216-012-6338-3)
Aerial powdering of bees inside mobile cages and the extent of neonicotinoid cloud surrounding corn drillers
V Girolami, M Marzaro, L Vivan, L Mazzon, C Giorio, D Marton, A Tapparo
– Journal of Applied Entomology
(2012)
137,
35
(doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0418.2012.01718.x)
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