Weather and urban structures have a significant impact on air quality—our research focuses in particular on particulate matter pollution in the Leipzig region. While complex chemical processes are incorporated into the analyses at the regional level, innovative modeling approaches are enabling fast and accurate simulations at the city level for the first time.
Our research focuses on the following key topics
Development of aerosol and cloud modules that combine complex multiphase chemistry with detailed microphysics.
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Effects of different building structures and land use on urban air quality
Simulations of emissions allow to estimate the concentration of pollutants and their dispersion.
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Simulation of tree species-specific emission strength and composition of pollen and biogenic volatile organic carbon compounds