Air quality measurement techniques
Project Description
Regional air pollution is a critical challenge to the whole human society, and impact profoundly on economy and lives of human beings. The project is aiming to develop and utilize the advanced and cutting-edge analytical instruments to enhance the research capability in air quality measurements.
Supervisor
GU, Dasa
Quota
2
Course type
UROP1000
UROP1100
UROP2100
UROP3100
UROP4100
Applicant's Roles
The applicant is expected to: 1) collect ambient air samples; 2) analyze the samples with analytical instruments in the lab; 3) perform calibration and quality assurance on the measurements.

Students with background or interest in environment, chemistry, mathematics, biology and physics are welcome to apply.
Applicant's Learning Objectives
The applicants is expected to learn:
1) compositions and characteristics of major air pollutants;
2) ambient air sampling techniques;
3) analytical instrument operations.
Complexity of the project
Moderate