The Departments
The department of Atmospheric Chemistry is led by Prof. Jos Lelieveld. The research focuses on the study of ozone and other atmospheric photo-oxidants, their chemical reactions and global cycles.
Prof. Meinrat O. Andreae is the head of the Department of Biogeochemistry. Experimental studies on the exchange of trace gases and aerosols between biosphere, atmosphere and hydrosphere are carried out there.
The Geochemistry department explores the chemical composition and the temporal evolution of the Earth's mantle and crust. The department is led by Prof. Albrecht W. Hoffmann.
The Particle Chemistry department is led by Prof. Stephan Borrmann and conducts research on the physical and chemical processes that determine cloud formation.
The Multiphase Chemistry department is led by Dr Ulrich Pöschl and studies biological and organic aerosols, aerosol-cloud interactions and atmosphere-surface exchange processes. It also explores how protein macromolecules change due to air pollutants and their effects on allergic reactions and diseases.
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