Program
WELCOME & INTRODUCTION
Dr. John L. Junkins
Founding Director
Hagler Institute for Advanced Study
Texas A&M University
LECTURE
Dr. Marsha I. Lester
Welch-Hagler Fellow
Christopher H. Browne Distinguished Professor of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
School of Arts and Sciences
University of Pennsylvania
Q&A
About
LECTURE ABSTRACT
Our research examines atmospheric reactions that generate hydroxyl radicals (OH), often called the atmosphere’s detergent. We have characterized chemical reaction pathways for alkene ozonolysis, along with alkane oxidation of volatile organic compounds in the atmosphere. Under controlled laboratory conditions, our studies have revealed chemical reaction pathways and assessed their impact on atmospheric chemistry.
DR. MARSHA I. LESTER
Marsha I. Lester has conducted groundbreaking research utilizing innovative methods to study complex chemical reactions involving open-shell complexes and reaction intermediates. Her work has advanced the understanding of chemical pathways that involve hydroxyl radicals, which are key initiators of oxidation chemistry in the atmosphere.
Her laboratory has developed novel spectroscopic techniques to investigate uncharted regions of chemical reaction pathways, providing valuable insights into the oxidation processes in the atmosphere.
Lester collaborates with faculty and students in the College of Arts and Sciences.
