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Nate joined NOAA in 2024, working on Doppler lidar aircraft measurements. Prior to NOAA, he studied infrared absorption spectroscopy with the dual frequency comb laser, first in graduate school for combustion temperature measurements, and later at NIST for ground-based atmospheric measurements of trace gases.

Zach's research focuses on the interface between chemistry and physics with influence in air quality and climate.

Research topics include

• Stratospheric gas and particle chemistry
• Wildfire smoke impact on air quality and climate
• Aircraft exhaust impacts on local air quality
• Regionally produced vs. transported pollution impacts

Most of the research is conducted in the field by measurements on aircraft or on the ground.

I love music, books (especially history and sci-fi), and podcasts of various flavors. I enjoy skiing, hiking, and running. I play the bass guitar and I'm always looking for a good jam.