Mission Areas
Research Topics
- Artificial intelligence
- Autonomous systems
- Data analytics
- Earth system modeling
- Photonics/optical sensors
- Satellite remote sensing
- Sensors
- UAV research
- Wireless communication
The Atmospheric and Environmental Research (AER) Lab, formerly known as the ARROMA Lab, studies the impacts of aerosol pollution on air quality, weather, and climate. Research approaches include satellite remote sensing and use of numerical models to study atmospheric composition, agriculture, Earth systems, and climate change.
Director
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Jun Wang, PhD
Title/Position
Lichtenberger Family Chair in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
DEO and Professor, Department of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Assistant Director, Iowa Technology Institute
Director, Atmospheric and Environmental Research Lab
Featured Research
AER Lab News
A Daily Boost in Dust Height
Wednesday, February 12, 2025
“Accurately measuring dust height is crucial for tracking plumes in three dimensions, predicting dust’s impact on weather and climate, and assessing air quality risks,” said Jun Wang, the director of the Atmospheric and Environmental Research Lab at the University of Iowa.
Iowa researchers studying aerosol data from International Space Station
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Jun Wang, University of Iowa professor and DEO of chemical and biochemical engineering, is leading a new NASA study to gain insights into the complex interactions between aerosols and climate, enabling scientists to better predict and mitigate the effects of climate change.