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Lu Xu, an adjunct professor specializing in energy, environmental, and chemical engineering at the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis, has been awarded the 2025 Early Career Award from the Environmental Division of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. This distinction acknowledges Xu’s significant contributions to the revolutionary understanding of the effects of biogenic and wildfire aerosols, as well as ozone chemistry, on air quality and climate, along with advancements in instrumentation development.

Xu’s scholarly pursuits focus on air quality and climate change. He has examined the atmospheric chemistry of organic materials from various origins and their ensuing effects on air quality, public health, and climate. Additionally, he has created analytical techniques utilizing mass spectrometry to analyze intricate atmospheric compositions. His work encompasses laboratory investigations, field assessments, and instrument innovation.

Find additional details on the McKelvey Engineering website.

The article Xu receives engineering early career award was initially published on The Source.

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