Loretta J. Mickley

Loretta J. Mickley is a Fellow at Harvard University, affiliated with the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) in the Department of Environmental Science & Engineering. Her research focuses on environmental science and engineering, particularly in the areas of climate change and wildfire impacts. Mickley is involved in studies that quantify the role of a warming climate in wildfires and their effects on air quality and public health. She contributes to interdisciplinary research through her work on health impacts associated with wildfire smoke and collaborates on initiatives to address climate-related environmental challenges.

Loretta J. Mickley is a researcher at Harvard University specializing in atmospheric chemistry and climate. Her work focuses on understanding the interactions between atmospheric chemistry and climate change, particularly in the context of air pollution and its health impacts. She has conducted extensive research on the effects of climate change on wildfire activity, carbonaceous aerosol concentrations, and particulate matter pollution. Her studies also examine the public health implications of air pollution, including the impact of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) on hospital admissions and cancer risks. Mickley's research integrates global and regional models to assess the sensitivity of air quality to climate and emission changes, contributing to the development of strategies for mitigating air pollution and its health effects.