On 27 October 2026, the Research Institute for Land and Space (RILS) successfully hosted a public lecture titled "From Cell Exposure to Mass Spectrometry: New Approaches for Addressing Health-Relevant Properties of Aerosols". The distinguished speaker, Prof. Ralf ZIMMERMANN, Chair of Analytical Chemistry and Head of the Department of Life, Light & Matter at the University of Rostock, delivered an insightful lecture to an audience of over 150 participants at Chiang Chen Studio Theatre. Moderated by Prof. GUO Hai, Chair Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and a Management Committee member of RILS, the lecture explored cutting-edge methodologies for assessing the health impacts of aerosols, a critical environmental concern.
Prof. Zimmermann highlighted the adverse health effects of fine particulate matter (PM), emphasizing the need for advanced analytical techniques to investigate their chemical composition and toxicological properties. He introduced novel approaches, including cell exposure studies, real-time mass spectrometry (e.g., SPMS), and thermal-optical analysis (TOC-APIMS), to improve the characterization of aerosols and their impact on human health. The discussion also covered regulatory and abatement strategies, underlining the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in mitigating the global burden of air pollution. The lecture sparked engaging discussions among attendees, fostering knowledge exchange on the intersection of analytical chemistry, environmental science, and public health. RILS expresses its gratitude to Prof. Zimmermann for his enlightening presentation and to all participants for their active engagement.
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