Welcome to the Pratt Lab blog! Dr. Kerri Pratt is an assistant professor in the Departments of Chemistry and Earth & Environmental Sciences and faculty associate of the Program in the Environment at the University of Michigan. We study the chemical interactions of atmospheric trace gases, particles, clouds, and snow, with a focus on the Polar Regions and wintertime environments. Our interdisciplinary research has relevance to climate change, air quality, and human health. As an analytical chemistry lab, we primarily apply novel mass spectrometry techniques to our field research. We invite you to follow our adventures in (and outside!) the lab!

Friday, November 17, 2017

Michigan News cover story about UMBS prescribed burn & Pratt Lab research!

The U-M Biological Station's historic prescribed burn and the Pratt Lab contribution to measuring the resulting smoke particles was covered in a recent feature article by Michigan News! PhD students Nick and Nate were highly successful keeping three lasers aligned for particle sizing and LDI with subsequent TOF-MS analysis of individual aerosol particles while the Aerodyne Research mobile lab was moving! They measured tens of thousands of particles in a very short period of time! I'm so impressed!

Pratt Lab PhD students Nick Ellsworth and Nate May with the Aerodyne Research mobile laboratory. Image credit: Roger Hart/Michigan Photography
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