Albert Presto

Albert Presto is a research professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University and the director of the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (CAPS). His research focuses on pollutant emissions from energy extraction and consumption, including methane from gas and oil wells, and emissions from vehicles such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter. He investigates the atmospheric transformations of these pollutants, including secondary pollutants like ozone and particulate matter, using ambient measurements, laboratory experiments, source testing, and atmospheric models. Presto also collaborates with medical professionals to study the health impacts of pollutant exposure on a neighborhood level.

Albert A Presto is a researcher in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on air quality, atmospheric chemistry, and air pollutant exposure. His work explores the development and calibration of low-cost sensors for air quality monitoring, emphasizing the challenges and best practices for improving sensor accuracy. Presto also investigates the chemical and physical transformations of organic aerosols from biomass burning and vehicle emissions, including the impact of sulfur oxides on mercury capture. His research includes the study of secondary organic aerosol formation from various precursors, such as terpenes, intermediate-volatility organic compounds, and asphalt-related emissions. Additionally, he examines methane emissions from natural gas production sites.