​Huffman Research Group
WELCOME TO THE HUFFMAN GROUP
DISCOVERY • MENTORING • GROWTH
The research of the Huffman Group focuses on analytical and atmospheric chemistry, emphasizing the development and application of new scientific approaches to addressing environmental problems. Most of our work involves atmospheric aerosols from both field and lab perspectives. Interests span from cloud nucleation and spore detection to pollen allergies and respiratory diseases. Science communication, community engagement, team-work, and curiosity are key goals through it all!
JOIN US
​We are always looking for motivated graduate and undergraduate students. Graduate students are generally admitted with funding with BS or MS degrees in chemistry or related science fields. Environmental, atmospheric, aerosol research or work experience highly desired. Undergraduate students at DU may be considered from all majors or disciplines of science and engineering and at all stages of study. To learn more about opportunities, email Dr. Huffman with interest.
DU offers support for undergraduate research through the URC funding, course credit, or work-study awards. Click above to learn more.
The University of Denver:
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Oldest private university in Rocky Mt. region
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The only private R1 (Doctoral University - very high research activity) in the Rocky Mt. region
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Vision: DU "will be a great private university dedicated to the public good"
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New DU Kennedy Mountain Campus, with growing environmental research by H-Group!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Weekly group meetings
Time TBD for Fall 2024
(contact Dr. Huffman if interested)
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Chemistry & Biochemistry Seminars
Thursdays
4-5 pm in Olin 205
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Upcoming Conferences
American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall Meeting
Aug. 18-22, 2024 in Denver, CO
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American Assoc. of Aerosol Research (AAAR) Annual Conference
Oct. 21-25, 2024 in Albuquerque, NM
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CONTACT US
2190 E. Iliff Ave
Denver, CO 80210
​Email: alex.huffman (at) du.edu
ADVOCACY & OUTREACH
Group PI Dr. Alex Huffman has been actively engaged in public education about aerosols and airborne infection prevention strategies during the COVID pandemic, e.g. through:
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media interviews, lectures and panels, Twitter, engagement with CDPHE
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co-organizing & moderating the panel discussion on the Aerosol Science of Infectious Diseases at AAAR 2022 (proceedings, video recording, and Twitter/X summary)
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contributing to recent review article on respiratory aerosols in disease transmission, led by Mira Pöhlker et al. (article, Twitter/X summary)
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See also the community-facing Google database of infectious disease media article, educational materials and thousands of other resources originated and curated by Dr. Huffman.
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© 2024 Alex Huffman