Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

Atmospheric, Environmental, and Aquatic Chemistry

This track studies molecular reactions and transport processes in air, water, soil, and natural environments. Discussions may include aerosol chemistry, pollutant transformation, radical reactions, aquatic photochemistry, and contaminant mobility. Researchers will examine the influence of temperature, sunlight, minerals, and biological activity. Analytical and computational methods for tracing environmental chemicals will be presented. Applications may support pollution monitoring, water treatment, climate research, and ecological protection. The track will emphasize the role of chemistry in understanding environmental change.