On April 15, Shaojun, Lele and Shizhen’s new paper entitled ‘ Aqueous secondary formation substantially contributes to hydrophilic organophosphate esters in aerosols” was accepted for publication in Nature Communications. Huge congratulations to the wonderful girls and the Air-Omics© squad!
On April 9th, Wang Wanzhe completed his scientific expedition in the eastern Indian Ocean and arrived in Sanya, Hainan. For this expedition, he was aboard the R.V. Xiang Yang Hong 01, operated by the First Institute of Oceanography under the Ministry of Natural Resources. The voyage began on January 24th and concluded successfully on April 9th, lasting a total of 76 days. The research area covered the eastern Indian Ocean.
During the expedition, a variety of samples were collected, including atmospheric samples, seawater, rainwater, and seafloor sediments. These samples have now been safely transported back to the laboratory for further analysis.
For Wang Wanzhe, the expedition was not only a success in terms of collecting the planned samples, but also a valuable opportunity to broaden his academic horizons and make new friends. It was truly an unforgettable experience！ 
Group photo of all the crew members of the R.V. Xiang Yang Hong 01.
A photo of Wang Wanzhe taken on the foredeck of the R.V. Xiang Yang Hong 01.
Wang Wanzhe collecting atmospheric samples.
Wang Wanzhe collecting seawater samples.
Wan Zhe was awarded the title of Outstanding Team Member
On April 12th, the Air-Omics Group held an international group meeting, welcoming an increasing number of international visitors and group members. This meeting aimed to strengthen internal communication, foster collaboration, and support the growing diversity within the research team. The agenda included two main activities: an icebreaking session with self-introductions in English, helping participants become better acquainted; and progress reports and discussions in English, enabling members to share recent research developments and address ongoing scientific challenges. The meeting concluded successfully, laying a solid foundation for enhanced international collaboration and promoting greater cohesion among group members.
