We are excited to announce that Lele Tian, a PhD student in our group, has been awarded the prestigious National Scholarship! This recognition reflects Lele’s hard work, dedication, and outstanding contributions to our research. Congratulations to Lele on this well-deserved achievement!
On November 5, 2024, two members of the Air-Omics squad, Tian Lele and Ma Jianchu, participated in the GIG 15th Graduate Academic Forum. Lele, who presented her report titled “Tire Wear Chemicals in the Urban Atmosphere: Significant Contributions of Tire Wear Particles to PM2.5” made a remarkable contribution to environmental science. Her research highlights the important role that tire wear particles play in urban air pollution, particularly in relation to PM2.5. Jianchu, with his presentation titled “Quantification of Micro- and Nanoplastics in Atmospheric Fine Particles by Pyrolysis-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry with Chromatographic Peak Reconstruction” impressed the audience with his innovative approach to detecting micro and nano plastics in atmospheric particulate matter. His work addresses the growing environmental concern regarding plastic pollution and its impact on the atmosphere, contributing valuable insights into the quantification of micro and nano plastics in the air.
As a result of their hard work and dedication, Tian Lele was awarded the second prize, while Ma Jianchu earned the third prize at the forum. Congratulations!
On Aug 27th, Dr. Roland Weber, independent environmental consultant for UN Organisations, gave a speech on three continuous topics of “1. International Conventions Relevant for Controlling PFASs and Related Monitoring; 2. PFAS contaminated sites -selected case studies regulatory actions and some lessons learned; 3.Some lessons learned from disposal of low volatile POPs waste and related contaminated sites and risks.”
The lecture mainly focused on the development history of the international conventions on fluorinated compounds and case studies of POPs-contaminated sites. Dr. Roland detailly introduced the production and use process of halogenated compounds (including PFAS, chlorinated compounds and bromine compounds) and recalled the experience and lessons of member states in the process of implementing international conventions. He also proposed more human-health-oriented (specifically food safety) regulations should be implemented. In the evening, we had a fancy and authentic dinner together and spent a wonderful evening on the Pearl River. Professor Habib came back from Shanghai and joined the events in the afternoon and evening.
On September 28, three of us (Teacher Ma, Lele and He Kun) gave talks showing the recent progress of their work, and the AirOmics Squad members communicated with Roland on a bundle of topics related to POPs. Roland gave very helpful professional comments and advices. In the afternoon, Gan guided Roland and William to visit the Chan Clan’s Academy (陈家祠), and, after Shizhen’s joining in the evening, they climbed up to the top of Guangzhou Tower and enjoyed the splendid night view of Guangzhou.
On September 29, Roland, Shizhen, and Lele flew to Singapore together, to attend the 2024 Dioxin Meeting there.
