Huffman Research Group
Current Group Members
Front (left to right): Sadie Morley, Robyn Edwards, Eva Bloom
Middle: Middle: Autumn Ehlers, Samantha de la Fuente, Evelyn Gibson, Ty Kaji, Tatiana Peccedi, Zoe Lynch, Sasha Gisi
Back: Kate Spindler, Alex Huffman, Larisa Little, Alex Volkova, Maxwell Freeman, Riley Smith, Dalton Ward
April , 2026
J. Alex Huffman, PI
Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry, Univ. Colorado at Boulder, 2008
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Adviser: Jose Jimenez; aerosol mass spectrometry & organic aerosol volatility
B.S. in Chemistry, Pepperdine Univ., 1999
Citation metrics:
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ORCID: 0000-0002-5363-9516
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Publons A-7449-2010 (h-index: 43, i10-index: 66, total citations > 12,500)
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Google Scholar (h-index: 46, i10-index: 69, total citations > 15,700)
Selected synergistic activities & Service roles:
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Chemistry Dept: Undergrad Research Coordinator, Environ. Chem Coordinator
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NSM College & DU: Equity & Racial Justice Committee co-Chair, T&P Committee Chair, Open Access Fund Committee, Faculty Senate
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Professional: AAAR Director, IBEC Advisory Board, ACP Journal Editor, UCAR Rep
Personal Interests: Family, travel, outdoor sports (esp. running, cycling, skiing, camping, fishing), DU Pioneer & Univ. Arizona sports
Hometown: Tucson, AZ
alex.huffman (at) du.edu
Graduate Students (PhD, MS)
Samantha de la Fuente
B.S. in Chemistry, Cal Poly Tech Univ. - San Luis Obispo, 2024
Research: Pollen allergies and Nitration
ORCID:
Publication(s): N/A
Personal Interests: Reading and Music
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Career Goals: Functional Instrument Specialist
Group Member: Jun. 2025 - present (Ph.D. student)
samantha.delafuente (at) du.edu
Undergraduate Students (BSCh, BS, BA)
Eva Bloom
Univ. Denver, Class of 2028
Chemistry and Environmental Science majors
Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Career Goals:
Project: Still exploring
Group Member: Mar. 2026 - Present
Autumn Ehlers
Univ. Denver, Class of 2028
Psychology major
Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
Career Goals: Own a private practice for psychology and therapy
Project: lab assistant
Group Member: Oct. 2024 - present
Sasha Gisi
Univ. Denver, Class of 2028
Environmental Science major
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Career Goals:
Project: Met sensors & Purple Air PM Sensors
Group Member: Dec. 2025 - present
Sadie Morley
Univ. Denver, Class of 2027
Environmental Science major
Hometown: Ohio
Career Goals:
Project: Blue Sky AQ sensors/ Ambient Nitration
Group Member: May. 2025 - present
Larisa Little
Univ. Denver, Class of 2029
Environmental Science and Environmental Chemistry majors
DU Climbing Club
Hometown: St. Charles, IL
Career Goals: Do more research and maybe down the road get a PhD or law degree
Project: Still exploring
Group Member: Jan. 2026 - present
Kate Spindler
Univ. Denver, Class of 2028
Environmental Science and Environmental Sustainability majors
DU Climbing Club
Hometown: Jenkintown, PA
Career Goals:
Project: CCN+CN instrument
Group Member: Feb. 2026 - Present