About Us

Education: MS, Mechanical Engineering, CU Boulder, 2018. BS, Mechanical Engineering, King Fahad University of Petroleum and Minerals (KFUPM). About: Faisal worked on investigating the interactions of air pollutants with photovoltaic panels, which has implications for the longevity and reliability or solar systems. After graduation, Faisal became a Research Associate at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology.

Education: PhD Student, Chemistry, CU Boulder, 2020 (Advisor: Paul Ziemann) BA, Chemistry, magna cum laude, Carleton College About: Julia studies the chemistry that leads to the formation of secondary organic aerosols in the atmosphere, as well as multiphase chemistry that can take place in the particle-phase. She is interested in science communication through a variety of media, including writing, videos, and social media, and she’s passionate about increasing the visibility...

Education: MS, Mechanical Engineering, CU Boulder, 2018. BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Central Florida. About: After working in our lab 2017 - 2018, Itza became a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Particle Measuring Systems.

Education: BS, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado Mesa University/University of Colorado Boulder Engineering Partnership Program, 2020 About: Alan conducted experiments in the Vance Lab dealing with the characterization of indoor ultrafine particles produced from 3D printers and cooking oils. He then continued on to work with the Vance Lab on his senior design project, designing an air quality containment and treatment enclosure for 3D printers and other office equipment. His curiosity towards...

Education: BS, Mechanical Engineering, Colorado Mesa University/University of Colorado Boulder Engineering Partnership Program, 2018 About: Kwasi worked on evaluating the efficacy of enclosures to prevent people's exposure to ultrafine aerosols generated during the use of 3D pritners. Kwasi was also involved with our lab in the 2017 - 2018 academic year through a senior design project building a thermodenuder for conditioning aerosols. After graduation, Kwasi was hired as a materials...

Education: MS, Environmental Engineering, CU Boulder, 2018. BS, Civil Engineering, University of North Carolina at Charlotte. About: Zack researched aerosol emissions from a home 3D printer. After graduation, Zack became an Environmental Engineer at Arcadis.

Education: Ph.D., Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis. M.S., Energy, Environmental and Chemical Engineering, Washington University in St. Louis. B.Tech., Chemical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay. About: Sameer's Ph.D. research has focused on fundamental lab studies on pollutant formation and characterization during residential scale solid fuel combustion, longitudinal cross-sectional environmental epidemiological studies in India, and regional scale cost-benefit analysis models to understand fuel preference...

About: Austin is a BAM student researching the effectiveness of surgical plume removal devices for Medtronic. In his free time, he plays the tuba in multiple bands on campus and hikes and backpacks whenever he can.

Education: BS Student, Environmental Engineering, CU Boulder. About: Hannah works on the “masks project” in the Vance Laboratory; collecting and analyzing different filtration efficiencies and inhalation resistances for masks, respirators, and filter samples to aid in the COVID-19 crisis. Along with being an avid coffee enthusiast, Hannah enjoys running, rollerblading, rock climbing, and hiking in her free time.

Education: PhD, Environmental Engineering, University of Colorado Boulder, 2021. BS, Environmental Engineering, magna cum laude, University of Florida, 2016. About: Sarah worked on particulate matter soiling of photovoltaic modules. She was co-advised by Prof. Mike Hannigan in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, she became an Associate at RMI .

Education: BS, Engineering Physics, CU Boulder, 2019. Experience: Gage worked as an undergraduate researcher in the Vance Lab as a part of the Discovery Learning Apprenticeship (DLA) program. He worked on characterizing some of the instruments and components in the laboratory, such as aethalometers and diffusion driers. He is fascinated with learning about indoor air quality and learning how his experience as an Engineering Physics major can help to study...

Education: BS Student, Environmental Engineering, Minor: Economics, CU Boulder About: Julia worked in our lab first as a volunteer, then on an hourly appointment, then as a DLA student. She worked on the “cooking oil project," collecting and analyzing data on aerosols emitted by heating different types of cooking oils past their smoke point. Julia enjoys research in indoor air quality because it is something that can make a significant...

Education: BS Student, Environmental Engineering, Minor: Geology, CU Boulder. About: Kayley worked on collecting and analyzing data on aerosols emitted from heating cooking oil. She has also spent time characterizing the equipment in the new lab in order to ensure accurate data collection. In her free time, Kayley loves to ski, hike, and go backpacking, especially when she travels to Utah.