J. S. Gaffney
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Professor/Chair Emeritus
Also affiliated: University of California, Riverside (1972); Ames Research Center (2020); Argonne National Laboratory (1989–2006); Pennsylvania State University (1996); Los Alamos National Laboratory (1986–1989); Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (1996); Brookhaven National Laboratory (1977–2011); New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology (1997–1998); University of Chicago (2011); Instituto de Recursos Naturales y Agrobiología de Sevilla (1996); Department of Energy and Environment (1979–1985); Mexican Institute of Petroleum (2020); Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2005); National Institute for Biological Standards and Control (1992); Associated Universities, Inc. (1978)
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Biography and Research Information
OverviewAI-generated summary
J. S. Gaffney's research has focused on atmospheric chemistry, particularly the role of peroxyacetyl nitrate (PAN) in urban environments. His work includes historical perspectives on PAN's impact in megacities and large urban areas, as indicated by his 2021 publication on the subject. He also has research interests in the conformational changes of polyelectrolytes and their influence on metal binding, with a publication in 2024. Gaffney's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 40, with over 252 publications and 6,969 citations. He is recognized as a highly cited researcher. His expertise spans multiple disciplines, including atmospheric science and potentially materials science.
Metrics
- h-index: 41
- Publications: 255
- Citations: 7,198
Selected Publications
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The Impacts of Peroxyacetyl Nitrate in the Atmosphere of Megacities and Large Urban Areas: A Historical Perspective (2021)
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Characterization of Fine Mode Atmospheric Aerosols by Raman Microscopy and Diffuse Reflectance FTIR (2015)
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In-depth review of atmospheric mercury: sources, transformations, and potential sinks (2014)
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Overview of the 2010 Carbonaceous Aerosols and Radiative Effects Study (CARES) (2012)
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Natural Radionuclides and Isotopic Signatures for Determining Carbonaceous Aerosol Sources, Aerosol Lifetimes, and Washout Processes (2012)
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Overview of the 2010 Carbonaceous Aerosols and Radiative Effects Study (CARES) (2012)
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Baseline measurements of ethene in 2002: Implications for increased ethanol use and biomass burning on air quality and ecosystems (2012)
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Fourier Transform Infrared (<scp>FTIR</scp>) Spectroscopy (2012)
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Climate Impacts from Agricultural Emissions: Greenhouse Species and Aerosols (2011)
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Characterization of Secondary Organic Aerosol (SOA) formed by the Reaction of β-caryophyllene, Soot and Ozone: Climate Impact (2010)
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An overview of the MILAGRO 2006 Campaign: Mexico City emissions and their transport and transformation (2010)
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Optical properties of aged Asian aerosols observed over the U.S. Pacific Northwest (2010)
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Hydroxyl Radical Substitution in Halogenated Carbonyls: Oxalic Acid Formation (2010)
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Análisis químico a nivel de suelo del aire transportado desde los incendios de 1998 de México y América Central al suroeste de los EUA (2010)
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Mexico City aerosol analysis during MILAGRO using high resolution aerosol mass spectrometry at the urban supersite (T0) – Part 1: Fine particle composition and organic source apportionment (2009)
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- The Impacts of Peroxyacetyl Nitrate in the Atmosphere of Megacities and Large Urban Areas: A Historical Perspective
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