Meet the lab members!
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Dr. Kelvin H. Bates
Assistant Professor Mechanical & Environmental Engineering PhD, 2017, Chemistry - Caltech BS, 2012, Chemistry & Economics - Davidson College kelvin [dot] bates [at] colorado [dot] edu CV; CU website Before his current appointment, Dr. Bates was a research scientist at NOAA's Chemical Sciences Lab in Boulder, a postdoc in the Atmospheric Chemistry Modeling Group at Harvard University, and a project scientist in the Nguyen group at UC Davis. Beyond his scientific research, his interests include hiking, running, skiing, singing, acting, and making maps. He was born and raised in Seattle, WA, and the PNW will always be home. |
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Dr. Emmaline Longnecker
Postdoc, Environmental Engineering PhD, 2025, Chemistry - CU Boulder BS, 2020, Chemistry - Smith College Emmaline [dot] Longnecker [at] colorado [dot] edu Emmy's research focuses on the detection of perfluoroalkyl substances by chemical ionization mass spectrometry. In her graduate studies in CU Boulder's department of chemistry, Emmy's work included kinetic modeling, studies of indoor surface films, and fundamental mechanistic studies of atmospheric systems. When she isn't in lab, she plays the violin in a band, cooks with friends, and spends as much time as possible in the mountains. |
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Nima Amiri
PhD Student, Mechanical Engineering MS, 2019, Mechanical Engineering - Sharif Univ. of Technol. Nima [dot] Amiri [at] colorado [dot] edu Nima is using comparisons between GEOS-Chem simulation output and field measurements to better understand the sources of ethanol in the atmosphere. He'll soon start a job as a manufacturing engineer with Custom Control Sensors in Phoenix, AZ. |
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Maria Carter
PhD Student, Mechanical Engineering BS, 2024, Biological Systems Engineering - U Nebraska Lincoln Maria [dot] Carter [at] colorado [dot] edu Maria's work focuses on the interpretation of mass spectrometric field measurements to understand sources of volatile organic compounds. She was awarded a NASA FINESST fellowship to continue this work by participating in upcoming field campaigns like TexAQS. In her spare time, Maria enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and birdwatching. |
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Raphael Odai
PhD Student, Mechanical Engineering MS, 2024, Environmental Technology & Engineering - UCT Prague / Delft / Ghent BS, 2020, Industrial Chemistry - Cape Coast University Raphael [dot] Odai [at] colorado [dot] edu Raphael grew up in Kumasi, Ghana, and completed his undergraduate studies in Industrial Chemistry at the University of Cape Coast. He was awarded an Erasmus+ Mundus scholarship to pursue an MSc in Environmental Technology and Engineering across UCT Prague (Czechia), IHE Delft (the Netherlands), and Ghent University (Belgium). Raphael currently focuses on chemical transport modeling, using GEOS-Chem to track and predict the movement of pollutants in the atmosphere. |
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Kate Rodelli
PhD Student, Environmental Engineering BS in Public Health, 2025, Environmental Health Sciences, UNC Chapel Hill (co-advised with Prof. Daven Henze) Kate [dot] Rodelli [at] colorado [dot] edu Kate's research focuses on using chemical transport models like GEOS-Chem to constrain emissions from agricultural and industrial sources, improving air quality forecasts and health impact assessments. Kate aims to produce policy-relevant insights by linking emissions to their impacts on health and climate. |
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Andre Schaum
PhD Student, Chemistry MS, 2022, Toxicology - Oregon State University BS, 2020, Chemistry - Concordia College Andre [dot] Schaum [at] colorado [dot] edu Andre is developing novel instrumental techniques for studying the molecular composition of secondary organic aerosols. His paper on a coupled liquid chromatography / mass spectrometric aerosol analysis method was recently published in Aerosol Research. Andre also helped deploy an iodide chemical ionization mass spectrometer to Prof. Nina Vance's house for the 2025 CLEAN Home campaign. |
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Max Pou Ucero
Undergraduate, Aerospace Engineering
Max is currently conducting GEOS-Chem simulations to investigate the impact of alternative jet fuels on atmospheric composition.
Undergraduate, Aerospace Engineering
Max is currently conducting GEOS-Chem simulations to investigate the impact of alternative jet fuels on atmospheric composition.
Rodrigo Puente Tellería
Undergraduate, Mechanical Engineering
Rodrigo is currently conducting GEOS-Chem simulations to investigate the atmospheric implications of amine emissions from CO2 capture facilities.
Undergraduate, Mechanical Engineering
Rodrigo is currently conducting GEOS-Chem simulations to investigate the atmospheric implications of amine emissions from CO2 capture facilities.
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