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34Th Annual Conference American Association for Aerosol Research 34th Annual American Association for Aerosol Research Conference34th Annual Conference MINN APOLIS ESOTA MINN SAVE THE DATE October 12–16, 2015 Hyatt Regency OctoberMinneapolis, 12-16, Minnesota, USA 2015 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Final Program Air Climate Energy RESEARCH A Multi-Dimensional Approach The interconnections of air quality, climate change, and energy production/use are complex and not well understood. Multi- dimensional environmental issues require multi-dimensional science. Visit EPA’s booth #1 to learn more. http://www2.epa.gov/air-research American Association for Aerosol Research 34th Annual American Association for Aerosol Research Conference34th Annual Conference MINN APOLIS ESOTA MINN SAVE THE DATE October 12–16, 2015 Hyatt Regency OctoberMinneapolis, 12-16, Minnesota, USA 2015 Hyatt Regency Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA HYATT REGENCY MINNEAPOLIS 1300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 USA T +1 612 370 1234 F +1 612 370 1463 minneapolis.hyatt.com FLOOR PLAN Main Level Meeting Rooms EXHIBIT HALL PROMENADE A-3B-2 C-2D-3 ELEVATORS 1 RESTROOMS HYATT NICOLLET RESTROOMS A-2 D-2 EXHIBIT 3 GRAND LAKESHORE C HALL BALLROOM RESTROOMS A-1 B-1 C-1 D-1 PREFUNCTION LAKESHORE B GRANT 2 LORING ROOM LAKESHORE A ROOM FRONT DESK ALCOVE AALCOVE D PRARIE KITCHEN & BAR LOBBY NICOLLET PROMENADE RESTROOMS RESTROOMS NICOLLET PROMENADE ENTRANCE CONFERENCE ELEVATORS (FLOORS 1-6) MAIN ENTRANCE PARKING RAMP ENTRANCE NICOLLET MALL Floor Plan 1 Exhibit Hall & Posters 2 Speaker Ready Room 3 All Plenary Sessions (Nicollet A-C) (Main Level) 07.13 HYATT REGENCY MINNEAPOLIS 1300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 USA T +1 612 370 1234 F +1 612 370 1463 minneapolis.hyatt.com FLOOR PLAN Second Level Meeting Rooms NORTHSTAR BALLROOM NORTHSTAR A NORTHSTAR B RESTROOMS PREFUNCTION E F ELEVATORS 3 D G REGENCY ROOM GREENWAY BALLROOM A-E C H F-J CORRIDOR CORRIDOR 2 B I MIRAGE SKYWAY SKYWAY A J A B BALCONY ESCALATORS CONFERENCE ELEVATORS (FLOORS 1-6) STAIRS 1 SKYWAY ACCESS TO PARKING RAMP GREENWAY PROMENADE ST. CROIX MINNEHAHA RESTROOMS SKYWAY TO MINNEAPOLIS CONVENTION CENTER AND DOWNTOWN Floor Plan 1 Office 2 Student Assistant Orientation | Sunday, 7:30-8:30 pm (A&B) (Second Floor) 3 Young Investigation Event | Monday, 6:00-7:30 pm 07.13 HYATT REGENCY MINNEAPOLIS 1300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55403 USA T +1 612 370 1234 F +1 612 370 1463 minneapolis.hyatt.com FLOOR PLAN Fourth Floor Meeting Rooms MEETING PLANNER OFFICE A GREAT LAKES BALLROOM GREAT LAKES A3 MEETING PLANNER OFFICE B GREAT LAKES C GREAT LAKES B GREAT LAKES A2 LAKE MINNETONKA HYATT REGENCY MINNEAPOLIS GREAT LAKES A1 LAKE CALHOUN 1300 Nicollet Mall RESTROOMS Minneapolis, MN 55403 LAKE HARRIET USA RESTROOMS ESCALATORS CEDAR LAKE OF LAKE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE LAKE THE ISLES NOKOMIS BOARDROOM ELEVATORS T +1 612 370 1234 (FLOORS 1-6) F +1 612 370 1463 minneapolis.hyatt.com Fifth Floor Meeting Rooms FLOOR PLAN Fourth Floor Meeting Rooms MEETING PLANNER OFFICE A PANTRY GREAT LAKES BALLROOM GREAT LAKES A3 MEETING PLANNER OFFICE B LAKE BASUPERIOR GREAT LAKES C GREAT LAKES B GREAT LAKES A2 LAKE MINNETONKA LAKE GREAT LAKES A1 RESTROOMS CALHOUN RESTROOMS RESTROOMS LAKE HARRIET LAKES FOYER (EAST) RESTROOMS ESCALATORS CEDAR LAKE OF LAKE EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE ELEVATORS ESCALATORS CONFERENCE ELEVATORS (FLOORS 1-6) LAKE THE ISLES NOKOMIS BOARDROOM (FLOORS 1-6) Floor Plan Floor Plan (Fourth Floor) (Fifth Floor) 07.13 Fifth Floor Meeting Rooms PANTRY LAKE BASUPERIOR RESTROOMS RESTROOMS LAKES FOYER (EAST) ESCALATORS CONFERENCE ELEVATORS (FLOORS 1-6) 07.13 AAAR 34th Annual Conference October 12-16, 2015 Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA Table of Contents Conference Sponsors | 6 Important Information | 7 Committees and Technical Committee Meetings Schedule | 15 Board of Directors | 16 2015 Student Travel Grant Winners | 18 2015 Student Assistants | 19 Special Symposia Schedule | 20 Schedule-at-a-Glance | 21 Tutorials | 39 Plenary Sessions | 53 Special Symposia | 59 Exhibitor Listing | 63 Technical Program | 73 Author Index | 220 Future Meetings | 299 American Association for Aerosol Research (AAAR) 12100 Sunset Hills Road | Suite 130 | Reston, VA 20190 703.437.4377 | 800.485.3106 | [email protected] | www.aaar.org Sponsors Student Travel Support Gold Sponsor Supporting, Young Investigators Event, Student Poster Awards and Historical Exhibition The Role of Water in Aerosol Chemistry Symposia Sponsor Environmental Fate and Infectious Aerosols Symposia Sponsor Haze in China Symposia Sponsor AEESP Lecture Sponsor 6 34th Annual Conference | October 12-16, 2015 | www.AAAR.org Important Information REGISTRATION HOURS Sunday, October 11 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Monday, October 12 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 13 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday, October 14 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Thursday, October 15 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM Friday, October 16 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM EXHIBIT HOURS Monday, October 12 Set-Up 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Tuesday, October 13 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Welcome Reception 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday, October 14 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday, October 15 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM Move-Out 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM PLATFORM SESSIONS A platform session is based on a submitted and approved abstract. Each oral presentation is limited to 15 minutes, including time for questions and should be accompanied by PowerPoint visuals. No other visual equipment will be provided. There will be a presenta- tion preview/speaker ready room, which is the Grant Room on the first floor of the hotel. All speakers must visit the speaker ready room the day prior to their presentation to load their PowerPoint file onto the conference computer system. 7 34th Annual Conference | October 12-16, 2015 | www.AAAR.org POSTER SESSIONS Monday, October 12 Set-Up 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Tuesday, October 13 Set-Up 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Poster Session 2 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM Thursday, October 15 Exhibit Hall Open 9:00 AM – 3:45 PM Poster Session 8 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM Dismantle 3:30 PM – 4:00 PM A poster in the poster session is based on a sub- mitted and approved abstract. The size of a poster CANNOT exceed 44” wide by 45” tall. Posters will be located in the hotel Exhibit Hall on the first floor. There are two poster sessions during which authors will present their posters according to the scheduled sessions and will be available for discussions. Posters are available for viewing throughout the conference at the times indicated on the following page. 8 34th Annual Conference | October 12-16, 2015 | www.AAAR.org POSTER VIEWING TIMES Tuesday, October 13 Posters Open 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Poster Session 2 1:00 PM – 2:45 PM Welcome Reception 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Wednesday, October 14 Posters Open 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Thursday, October 15 Posters Open 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM Poster Session 8 12:15 PM – 2:00 PM INSTRUCTIONS TO POSTER PRESENTERS Posters should be placed on the assigned display boards between the hours of 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM on Monday, October 12, OR between 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13. They should be removed at 3:30 PM and no later than 4:00 PM on Thursday, October 15. All posters not removed by 4:00 PM on Thursday will be discarded. WELCOME RECEPTION Tuesday, October 13 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM This is your opportunity to meet and greet the exhibi- tors. Representatives from well-known and respected corporations are happy to discuss their products and talk with you about the latest in aerosol technology and advances in the field. The reception will be held in the hotel Exhibit Hall on the first floor. 9 34th Annual Conference | October 12-16, 2015 | www.AAAR.org AAAR ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Wednesday, October 14 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM This year the Annual Business Meeting takes place on Wednesday, October 14, from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM. This important session provides an overview of the highlights of AAAR today and tomorrow. During this meeting, the ceremonial passing of the gavel will mark the transfer of leadership responsibility from Jay Turner to Sheryl Ehrman. WORKING GROUP MEETINGS Working Group Meetings 1 Tuesday, October 13 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Working Group Meetings 2 Wednesday, October 14 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Working Groups play key roles in planning the tech- nical content of future AAAR conferences. Working Group Meetings will take place on Tuesday, October 13 and Wednesday, October 14. All AAAR members and students are encouraged to attend Working Group Meeting(s) corresponding to their research interests. Please refer to the Schedule-at-a-Glance for topics and specific meeting times. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) ACCOMMODATIONS AAAR will use its best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations for attendees with disabilities. Please contact the registration manager at the AAAR Registration Desk if you need assistance. 10 34th Annual Conference | October 12-16, 2015 | www.AAAR.org CM POINTS American Board of Industrial Hygiene The Certification Maintenance (CM) point approval process for Category 4 education events has been discontinued. Diplomates determine their own CM credit. All affected CM documents were updated. (Dec 2011-Feb 2012). For more information on the American Board of Industrial Hygiene and CM points, please visit www.abih.org. AWARD PRESENTATIONS Join us in honoring the recipients of the following awards, which will be presented immediately after each plenary session: Kenneth T. Whitby Award, Benjamin Y. H. Liu Award, David Sinclair Award, Sheldon K. Friedlander Award and the AS&T Outstanding Publication Award.
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