Atmospheric chemist, atmospheric scientist, air quality chemist

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Paul A. Solomon, Ph.D.

Senior Research Scientist

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Research Gate . Henderson, Nevada

Innovative, analytical, and results-driven Senior Environmental Scientist; offering substantial experience in leading all aspects of air quality and atmospheric chemistry research to achieve set objectives by leveraging superior leadership and research expertise. Proven track record leading groundbreaking research initiatives and utilizing air pollution sensors for both mobile and stationary platforms, with expertise spanning study design, technical guidance, quality assurance, data interpretation, and communication of results focused on policy-relevant finding to support emissions reduction strategies. Ability to implement projects focusing on spatial and temporal variations in air pollution, particularly in hyperlocal to regional contexts. Skilled in designing and developing analytical measurement methods for air pollutants, including sensor development for carbonaceous particulate matter components and CO2. Possesses a solid foundation in evaluating scientific literature, providing focused reviews, and delivering technical writing to various clients, including scientific, public, and policy organizations. Offers expert guidance in air quality sciences, specializing in atmospheric measurements linking source-receptor impacts aimed at mitigating the adverse effects of air pollution. Capable of undertaking confidential projects to understand source impacts and reduce community exposures. Experienced in developing and evaluating aerosol measurement methods, resulting in numerous issued and pending patents. Recognized for publishing research findings in peer- reviewed atmospheric sciences journals and presenting at international conferences. Organized multiple international conferences highlighting expertise in technical writing, editing, teamwork, and organizational skills. Areas of Expertise

• Highly organized & detailed oriented

• Works Remotely/Independently & with teams

• Technical Writing & Editing

• Technical Reports & Key Summaries

• Publishes in Peer-Reviewed Journals

• Patenting & Peer Review

• Proficient in MS365: Word, Excel, PowerPoint

OneNote, Teams, OneDrive

• Detailed Planning & Design

• Air Quality Measurements – Particle & Gas

• Quality Assurance & Control

• Pollutant Measurements Affecting Human Health

• Pollutant Measurements Affecting Climate Change

• Air Quality & Analytical Methods Development

• Data Analysis & Interpretation

• Emissions and Air Dispersion Modeling

• Emissions Inventory Development/Permitting

• Air Quality Research & Atmospheric Science

• Results focused on Pollutant Source Impacts

• Environmental Justice

• Environmental/Spatial-Temporal Variability

• Scientific, Policy, & Public Health, Publications

• Analytical Chemistry Techniques and Analysis

• Laboratory Settings

Relevant Experience

Aclima, Inc., San Francisco, California 2019 - 2023 Senior Research Scientist

Assisted with the full spectrum of operational activities associated with air quality research by providing strategic vision and guidance to cross-functional teams. Spearheaded groundbreaking research in air quality and atmospheric chemistry, leveraging air pollution sensors across mobile and stationary platforms. Conduct analysis and interpretation of data, communicating results to diverse audiences including scientific and policy communities, with a recent focus on underserved Environmental Justice communities. Develops and directs study design, offering technical and scientific guidance while developing and ensuring rigorous quality assurance protocols are implemented. Relevant knowledge to develop emissions inventories and emissions and dispersion modeling needed for permitting emissions sources. Conduct reviews of scientific literature, providing targeted insights to support project requirements and facilitating effective communication with scientific, public, and policy stakeholders through experienced technical editing and writing. Key Contributions:

• Contributed to creation of healthier communities by developing innovative projects examining spatial and temporal variations in air pollution.

• Designed and implemented analytical measurement methods for air pollutants, including the development of a sensor for carbonaceous particulate matter components and CO2 in ambient air.

• Facilitated team progress by providing valuable support, resulting in the advancement of strategic research efforts and successful communication of outcomes, including patents and journal publications.

• Recognized for meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in all aspects of research and project execution, contributing to the team's overall success.

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Independent Consultant in Air Quality, Henderson, Nevada 2019 - Present Independent Contractor

Assisted with field measurements of air pollutants, including particulate matter, volatile organic compounds, and greenhouse gases. Executed proficient data analysis techniques, facilitating the comprehension dissemination of findings. Produced and presented scientifically and policy-driven outcomes, tailored to tackle distinct air quality obstacles for scientific, public, and policy stakeholders. Key Contributions:

• Led confidential initiatives, prioritizing the use of air pollution measurement techniques, such as air pollution sensors, to analyze source influences and minimize community exposure.

• Spearheaded the advancement of air quality science, directing efforts in the creation, assessment, and implementation of atmospheric measurements aimed at mitigating the detrimental impacts of air pollution.

• Provided critical support to a landmark air quality study in Lagos, Nigeria, leading to the successful completion of two impactful journal publications and a comprehensive report submitted to the World Bank. U.S. EPA, Office of Research and Development, Las Vegas, Nevada 1988 - 2019 Senior Research Scientist

Evaluated and integrating results from large interdisciplinary field programs to identify trends, sources, and impacts of air pollution focused on providing new scientific understanding across multiple, multiyear, multimillion domestic regional field programs supporting air quality modeling programs and policy relevant findings. Designed and provided technical leadership and guidance for numerous domestic and international local and regional air quality field measurements studies supporting policy needs, contributing to the understanding of source- receptor-exposure relationships and atmospheric processes designed to reduce exposure to air pollution for individuals and communities. Key Contributions:

• Served as EPA’s technical lead for multiple regional field measurement programs across the United States to better understand particulate matter variability and chemistry supporting potential new PM NAAQS.

• Designed approaches to evaluate various integrated and continuous particulate matter mass and chemistry measurement methods.

• Developed and scientifically led an international field measurement program providing the first detailed air quality measurements and results in Central Asia, supporting local and international impacts of air pollutants, published in world-renowned international journals.

• Developed innovative measurement techniques to address critical scientific requirements in air quality assessment, focusing on particulate matter and particulate matter chemistry as well as ambient air gas and particle sensor technology.

• Collaborated closely with teams and having a relevant working knowledge developing emissions inventories, and emissions and dispersion modeling needed to support advanced air quality modeling and industrial permitting.

• Successfully patented and licensed novel methods for precise measurement of particulate matter composition and chemistry, contributing to advancements in environmental monitoring and regulation.

• Published results in peer-reviewed world-renowned atmospheric sciences journals (over 90 published) and presented at international conferences, showcasing communication skills and ability to work as a team member.

• Filing critical gaps in communication of results for EPA NAAQS, organized 3 international conferences related to air pollution and health

(2003, 2010), and scientific and health as well as policy-relevant findings related to numerous national and international ambient particulate matter field programs (2005) and organizing over 30 special journal issues in peer-reviewed, world-renowned journals. Additional Experience as Senior Environmental Scientist at PG&E, Office of Research and Development in San Ramon, California Education

Post Doctorate - Research Scientist Environmental Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California Ph.D. Analytical and Environmental Chemistry University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona Thesis Topic: Collection and Analysis for Studies of Atmospheric Arsenic Species B.S. in Chemistry University of Maryland with Honors, College Park, Maryland Honored with the ACS Charles D. Coryell Award for nuclear chemistry Worked nearly 4 years with the atmospheric and nuclear chemistry group in the department of chemistry.

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