Team Members

Jeffrey Geddes [CV]

Group PI

I am an associate professor with training in atmospheric chemistry. I lead a research group at Boston University’s Department of Earth & Environment focused on answering fundamental questions about air quality, from local to global scales. I am especially interested in understanding biosphere-atmosphere-chemistry interactions, and in identifying feedbacks between coastal meteorology and local urban air pollution. I earned a PhD from the University of Toronto, and completed postdoctoral research at Dalhousie University and MIT. In addition to my professional interests, I enjoy traveling with my husband, clowning around with my dog Busy, and reading thrillers.

Rachel Mooers

PhD Candidate

I am a fourth-year Ph.D. student researching the relationships between nitrogen dioxide and environmental parameters using model and satellite data. I previously conducted air quality research as an undergrad at CU Boulder and as an intern in the NASA SARP program. Broadly, I am interested in utilizing emerging technologies such as satellites, models, and low-cost sensors to improve air quality data’s spatial and temporal resolution. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, skiing, and vegetarian cooking.

Claire Naughton

PhD Student

I am a third-year Ph.D. student with a B.S. in Environmental Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. I am interested in understanding urban-rural differences in seasonal patterns of outdoor formaldehyde using a combination of in-situ observations, model data, and column measurements. Outside of research, I play on a Gaelic football team and am an avid yacht rock listener.

Matt Weil

PhD Student

I am a second-year Ph.D. student with a B.S. in Physics from Ithaca College with previous research and internship experience with the NASA Student Airborne Research Program and as a NASA CISTO (Code 606) intern. My current research focuses on atmospheric chemistry and greenhouse gas emissions, building on my previous work studying methane emissions in New York State, utilizing the GEOS-Chem Chemical Transport Model to simulate atmospheric processes and applying machine learning techniques to analyze satellite and in situ data for identifying agricultural emission hotspots. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, trail running the NH White Mountains and cycling.

Kate Bartlett

PhD Student

I am a second-year PhD student studying how chemical and meteorological processes influence atmospheric composition and urban air quality. I earned a BSE in Climate and Meteorology from the University of Michigan, where I analyzed satellite-observed NO₂ trends across the U.S. My current research focuses on air pollution buildup in Salt Lake City, using data from TEMPO satellite observations, Pandora spectrometers, and EPA surface monitors. Outside of research, I enjoy spending time outdoors kayaking, going for walks, or reading fantasy novels.

Logan Rajah

Undergraduate Researcher

I am a junior majoring in Earth and Environmental Science and minoring in Marine Science. I am also aiming to complete the BA/MS program in Remote Sensing and Geospatial Sciences. I am currently involved in a Campus Climate Lab research project evaluating the deployment of low-cost air quality sensors around Boston to improve the availability of air quality data. In my free time, I enjoy hiking at national parks, playing squash, and keeping up with chess.

 

Former Graduate Students and Postdocs:

Arden Radford (PhD, 2025)

Bo Wang (Postdoc, 2021-2024)

Taylor Adams (PhD, 2023)

Fernando Santos (Postdoc, 2020-2022)

Anthony Wong (PhD, 2022)

Jenna Rindy (MA, 2022)

 

Former Undergraduate Students and Research Assistants:

Sophie Abou-Rizk (2021)

Leah Brown (2019, 2020)

Natalie Pienkowska (2019)

Marissa Lee (2018)

Sarah Yasenka (2017)

Shane Devlin (2017)