Jesse Kroll

Jesse Kroll is the Peter de Florez Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the chemical transformations and impacts of organic species in the Earth’s atmosphere. Kroll’s work explores the properties and behavior of atmospheric organics, including their roles in air quality, human health, and climate. He is affiliated with the MIT Climate Project and contributes to the development of analytical tools for studying atmospheric aerosols. His research spans both laboratory and field studies to better understand the sources and evolution of organic aerosols. Kroll’s work has been published in leading scientific journals, and he is actively involved in mentoring and teaching undergraduate and graduate students.

Jesse H. Kroll is a researcher in atmospheric chemistry, focusing on the formation and evolution of organic aerosols in the atmosphere. His work explores the chemical processes that govern secondary organic aerosol (SOA) formation, particularly from biogenic hydrocarbons such as isoprene and terpenes. Kroll's research includes the study of gas-phase products, aerosol yields, and the role of nitrogen oxides in SOA formation. He has also investigated the chemical composition of organic aerosols using advanced analytical techniques like high-resolution time-of-flight aerosol mass spectrometry. His contributions provide critical insights into the atmospheric fate of organic compounds and their impact on climate and air quality.