Allen Goldstein

Goldstein’s research focuses on atmospheric chemistry and biogeochemistry. His research group investigates anthropogenic and natural contributions to the chemical composition of the troposphere, interactions of air pollution with ecosystems, aerosol composition and chemistry, and the biogeochemistry of greenhouse gases. A unifying theme in their research is to understand the balance between natural and anthropogenic sources of trace gases and aerosols in Earth's atmosphere and to elucidate the biogeochemical processes which control their budgets. One of Goldstein’s major research focuses is to push the forefront of observational capabilities through the development and deployment of novel analytical instrumentation, making possible new avenues of research to address elusive scientific questions. His research group develops instrumentation, maintains long-term biosphere-atmosphere exchange experiments, engages in short-term field campaigns, performs controlled laboratory experiments, and utilizes models of atmospheric processes, all with the goals of understanding the composition and chemistry of earth's atmosphere, how it functions naturally, and how it is impacted by anthropogenic emissions and changing climate.