Prof. Mario J Molina

Institute Professor, Emeritus
Professor of Chemistry and Professor of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science, Emeritus

Primary DLC

Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences


Areas of Interest and Expertise

Experimental Atmospheric Chemistry
Kinetics of Free Radicals
Heterogeneous Chemistry of the Polar Stratosphere

Research Summary

Professor Molina's current work is related to air quality and global change issues. I collaborate with colleagues from many other disciplines on the problem of rapidly growing cities with serious air pollution problems. In Mexico City studies have succeeded in improving air quality significantly, although much work remains to be done. His research group in San Diego is investigating chemical properties of atmospheric particles. The goal is to better understand the effect of these particles on clouds and climate.

Recent Work