This research investigates the formation and chemical composition of atmospheric aerosol particles, particularly secondary organic aerosols formed through oxidation of organic gases. Using a large controlled atmospheric chamber, the work studies how environmental conditions influence aerosol chemistry, improving understanding of air pollution, climate impacts, cloud formation, and human health effects.

This research focuses on the total synthesis of natural products, biologically important molecules produced by nature. Using pedrolide, an anticancer compound, as a case study, the work applies strategic molecular “deconstruction” to identify simple building blocks and develop laboratory methods for assembling complex natural molecules through innovative organic chemistry.