Parisa Ariya
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Parisa Ariya | |
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| Born | Tehran, Iran |
| Alma mater | York University |
Parisa Angéline Ariya is a Canadian atmospheric and interfacial chemist, currently a professor in the Department of Chemistry and the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. She is also an associate editor of Geochemical Journal.[1]
Early life and education
Born in Tehran, Iran[2], Ariya developed an early love for reading and curiosity, nurtured by her mother’s extensive library and the encouragement of her feminist father and aunt.[1] She pursued her academic career in Canada, earning an Honours Bachelor of Science in chemistry from York University in 1992, where she graduated with first-class honours. She then pursued a Ph.D. in chemistry at York University, completing her doctoral studies in 1996 under the supervision of Professors Hiromi Niki and Geoff Harris at the Centre for Atmospheric Chemistry. Following her Ph.D., she conducted postdoctoral research at the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry in Mainz, Germany, from 1996 to 1998, under the mentorship of Nobel Laureate Paul Crutzen.[3]
Research
Ariya’s research focuses on atmospheric chemistry, interfacial processes, and their implications for environmental and climate sciences. Her work investigates the chemical and physical interactions of aerosols and pollutants in the atmosphere, including air quality, climate change, and human health effects. Her laboratory employs a combination of experimental, field-based, and computational approaches to study these processes. Her research includes investigations into pollutants found in snow,[4][5] where she found that toxic compounds that can be found in the exhaust from cars are absorbed by snow.[6] During the COVID-19 pandemic she spoke on the efficacy of masks in preventing the transmission of the virus.[7][8] She has also conducted research on indoor air quality issues,[9] and developed a tool to detect nanoplastics.[10]
Ariya’s work has influenced international policies, including contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the Arctic Contamination Program Assessment, and Canadian environmental legislation[11]. Her laboratory has also pioneered surface technologies to mitigate airborne pollutants, which have been integrated into industrial plants in Canada.[1]
Beyond research, Ariya is a vocal advocate for women in science, encouraging resilience and passion in challenging fields. She believes in the power of science to drive societal change, emphasizing that “a life without giving is not a life that is well lived.”[1]
Honours and awards
Ariya received the Environment Division Research and Development Dima award in 2019.[12] In 2022 she was the Ricardo Aroca award recipient from the Chemical Institute of Canada.[13]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 envision (2017-05-01). "Women's world". The Chemical Institute of Canada. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ↑ Chemistry 11. Toronto: McGraw-Hill Ryerson. 2001. p. 520. ISBN 978-0-07-088681-0 – via Internet Archive.
- ↑ "Prof. Parisa Ariya". Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
- ↑ Mizero, Benilde; Naderi, Saba; Bose, Sandeep; Li, Houjie; Ariya, Parisa A. (2024). "Clay mineral-based sustainable snow contaminant remediation technology". RSC Sustainability. 2 (10): 3123–3138. doi:10.1039/D4SU00155A. ISSN 2753-8125.
- ↑ Kaplan, Sarah (2016-01-23). "Snow is beautiful, but please don't eat it". Waterloo Region Record. p. 4. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ Howard, Jacqueline (2016-01-19). "Snow Soaks Up Toxic Pollutants In The Air, Study Shows". HuffPost. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "Experts say masks still a top tool as Quebec considers prolonging mandate". Red Deer Advocate. 2022-04-05. pp. A12. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ Lapierre, Matthew (2020-09-29). "What could Quebec have done better?". The Gazette. pp. AS3. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ Nguyen, Truc (January 15, 2021). "How to keep the air in your home cleaner this winter, and why it's so important". CBC.
- ↑ "Un outil de détection instantanée des nanoplastiques inventé à McGill". Radio-Canada (in français). 2024-07-08. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ International, Radio Canada (2019-11-25). "Pollution from Alberta oil sands affects regional weather processes: study". RCI | English. Retrieved 2025-02-13.
- ↑ "Environment Division Research and Development Dima Award". The Chemical Institute of Canada. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ↑ "Ricardo Aroca Award". The Chemical Institute of Canada. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
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