Faculty
Michael Vermeuel
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Assistant Professor at EAPS
Postdoc, University of Minnesota – Twin Cities and Colorado State University
Ph.D. (Chemistry) 2021, University of Wisconsin – Madison
B.S. (Chemistry) 2015, The College of New Jersey
Michael describes himself as an atmospheric chemist and wannabe micrometeorologist. He is a New Jersey native (and Bruce Springsteen fan) but has lived in the Midwest since 2015. He’s still figuring out what that makes him. Michael went to graduate school at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he was lucky enough to study atmospheric chemistry in the lab of Tim Bertram in the Department of Chemistry. There, he contributed to the development of innovative mass spectrometry methods for observing atmospheric species over forests, lakes, the Pacific coast, and urban environments. This is also where Michael discovered his interest in surface-atmosphere exchange and micrometeorology. Michael’s luck continued when he had the opportunity to work as a postdoctoral researcher with the Atmospheric Chemistry group at the University of Minnesota and the Farmer group at Colorado State University. During this time, he expanded his research into chemical transport modeling and worked to better understand the processes controlling the emissions and deposition of volatile organic compounds and ozone in forested and urban atmospheres. Outside of the lab, Michael enjoys powerlifting, reading, going on long hikes with his wife, and going on short walks with his grumpy terrier, Simon.
Graduate Students
Carter Swenson
Ph.D. Student in EAPS
B.S. (Meteorology) 2023, St. Cloud State University
Carter received his B.S. in Meteorology from St. Cloud State University in 2023. After graduation he took an internship at the Hennepin County Emergency Management Center, where he solidified a passion for research, instrumentation, data visualization, and accessibility in science. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering, storm chasing, antiquing, painting, knitting, traveling, and exploring art museums. Carter believes it is crucial to provide spaces that cultivate inclusivity and environments for all students, faculty, and the public; giving everyone a chance to discover science and a voice in the scientific community.
Nathan Rose
Ph.D. Student in EAPS
Assistant Professor of Practice at the School of Aviation and Transportation Technology
M.A. (Environmental Science) 2019, University of Virginia
B.S. (Environmental Science) 2015, University of Virginia
Undergraduate Students
Lauren Grose
Atmospheric Science Major, Mathematics/Electrical and Computer Engineering Double Minor
Lauren is currently a sophomore in the John Martinson Honors College, pursuing a B.S. in Atmospheric Science, minors in Mathematics as well as Electrical and Computer Engineering, and a certificate in Applications in Data Science. Lauren is Vice President of the Storm Chasing Association of Purdue, a Purdue Science Ambassador for the College of Science, and a member of the Purdue University Meteorological Association.
Evelyn Girardi
Atmospheric Science and Chemistry Double Major
Evelyn is a junior pursuing a B.S. in Atmospheric Science with a second major in Chemistry. She has participated in a number of research projects within atmospheric science, and from them she has discovered that her areas of greatest interest are severe weather, climate change, and atmospheric chemistry. She especially enjoys the process of data analysis and visualization, though finds intrigue in field work and instrumentation as well. Outside of research she enjoys scuba diving, drawing, traveling, cats, and sweet treats.