Neil Donahue
Neil Donahue | |
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| Born | 1963 |
| Education | |
| Known for | Work on the behavior of particulate matter in the atmosphere |
| Father | Thomas Michael Donahue |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | |
| Institutions | |
| Thesis | Nonmethane hydrocarbon chemistry in the remote marine atmosphere |
| Doctoral advisor | Ronald G. Prinn |
| Other academic advisors | James G. Anderson |
| Notable students | Ilona Riipinen |
Neil McPherson Donahue is an American atmospheric chemist. He is the Thomas Lord Professor of Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University and since 2013 has directed the school's Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research. His research has focused on the origin and transformations of very small organic particles, which play a critical role in climate change and human health. He is a highly cited researcher.