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The research activities of the Okumura group are in the areas of laser spectroscopy, kinetics, and reaction dynamics, applied to problems in atmospheric chemistry. We study atmospheric free radicals and transient intermediates in order to understand the reactions and photochemistry that are most important in the troposphere and stratosphere. Our goal is both to determine parameters of key reactions and species in the atmosphere, and to understand the chemical physics of these processes at the most fundamental level.

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The Okumura group frequently collaborates with young scientists and educators through programs like SURF and WAVE as well as informal summer mentorship. We believe that passion and diversity of thought and experience produces the best science, so if you are interested please contact us!

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Hannah successfully defends her thesis!
12/17/2024

Hannah successfully defends her thesis!

On December 17, Hannah presented her thesis titled "Anthropogenic Emissions and the Future of Our Atmosphere: I. Cyclohexanol Chemistry and Aerosol Formation in an Environmental Chamber II. K2CO3-Based Sorbent Development and Testing in a Packed Bed Reactor for CO2 Capture." Congratulations, Hannah!
We welcome our newest graduate student, Kristen!
12/07/2024

We welcome our newest graduate student, Kristen!

First-year graduate student Kristen Roehling joins the group! Welcome Kristen!
We welcome our newest graduate student, Rory!
12/05/2024

We welcome our newest graduate student, Rory!

First year graduate student Rory Schmidt joins the group! Welcome Rory!
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Termeh has been awarded a DAAD Short-term Research Grant!
08/24/2024

Termeh has been awarded a DAAD Short-term Research Grant!

Termeh has been awarded a DAAD Short-term Research Grant!
Megan has been awarded a NASA FINNEST Fellowship!
08/24/2024

Megan has been awarded a NASA FINNEST Fellowship!

Megan has been awarded a NASA FINNEST Fellowship!
Wen receives a NASA Postdoctoral Program fellowship!
05/28/2024

Wen receives a NASA Postdoctoral Program fellowship!

Congrats Wen!
Wen successfully defends his thesis!
05/14/2024

Wen successfully defends his thesis!

On May 13th, Wen presented his thesis titled "Spectroscopy and Kinetics of Reactive Intermediates in the Atmosphere of Venus: The Catalytic Role of Chlorine Atoms." Congratulations, Wen!
Megan Passes Candidacy!
05/02/2024

Megan Passes Candidacy!

Megan passes her candidacy exam, making her officially a PhD candidate!
We welcome our newest graduate student, Zach!
02/23/2024

We welcome our newest graduate student, Zach!

First year graduate student Zach Auvil joins the Okumura group.
Wen passes his propositions exam!
02/21/2024

Wen passes his propositions exam!

Congratulations, Wen!
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