Characterization of traffic emissions from the perspective of aerosol formation

Worldwide, transport is one of the most air quality polluting sectors. Transport pollution in the form of aerosols has two main consequences: (i) it contributes to climate change, and (ii) it impacts the health of the population exposed to pollutants. However, it is currently difficult to link and attribute the impact of transport pollution directly to these adverse effects. The aim of this work will be to characterize traffic emissions at three Prague stations in terms of their chemical and microphysical composition. The obtained data will be further processed to characterize traffic-related metrics and their contribution to the overall anthropogenic pollution. The topic will be linked to the European MI-TRAP project starting in 2024 and the data from Prague will be subsequently compared with other European sites.

Required education and skills

• Master degree in chemistry, environmental studies or meteorology;
• systematic and creative approach to work;
• both independence and team work ability.

Supervisor: Dr. Ing. Vladimír Ždímal

Co-supervisors: Ing. Petr. Vodička, Ph.D., RNDr. Petra Vondráková Pokorná, Ph.D.