James Anderson

James Anderson

Professor Emeritus, School for Engineering of Matter, Transport and Energy
Emeritus Professor, Emeritus College
Affiliate Global Futures Scholar, Global Futures Scientists and Scholars
  • james.anderson@asu.edu
  • 480-965-7139
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  • GWC 575 TEMPE, AZ 85287-6106
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PhD Geology/Geochemistry, California Institute of Technology 1977.  B.A. Geology, Williams College 1968

Research Interests

Research interests include (a) the chemical and physical properties of atmospheric aerosols and their role in the climate system; (b) aerosol-cloud interactions in the marine troposphere; and (c) health effects of atmospheric aerosols.  Recent work has included determination of optical properties of various forms of light absorbing carbon particles (soot, brown carbon and other combustion aerosols) and the role of different aerosol types in marine stratiform clouds and tropical cumulus clouds.  Have been a participant in a number of multi-investigator projects utilizing NCAR research aircraft (NCAR C-130 and G-V) including ACE-1 in the Southern Ocean, INDOEX in the Indian Ocean, ACE-Asia offshore of East Asia, RICO in the Caribbean, PACDEX in the North Pacific, VOCALS-REX off the coast of Chile, and ICE-T in the Caribbean.  Other interests include urban air pollution in the desert southwest.

Publications
  • Jiangtao Zhu, Peter A. Crozier, Peter Ercius and James R. Anderson. Derivation of Optical Properties of Carbonaceous Aerosols by Monochromated Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy. Microscopy and Microanalysis (2014).
  • J. Zhu, P. A. Crozier, and J. R. Anderson. Characterization of light-absorbing carbon particles at three altitudes in East Asian outflow by transmission electron microscopy. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics (2013).
  • Twohy, C. H., Anderson, J. R., Toohey, D. W., Andrejczuk, M., Adams, A., Lytle, M., George, R. C., Wood, R., Saide, P., Spak, S., Zuidema, P., and Leon, D. Impacts of aerosol particles on the microphysical and radiative properties of stratocumulus clouds over the southeast Pacific Ocean. Atmos. Chem. Phys (2013).
  • Dimitrova, R., Lurponglukana, N., Fernando, H. J. S., Runger, G. C., Hyde, P., Hedquist, B. C., Anderson, J., Bannister, W., and Johnson, W. Relationship between particulate matter and childhood asthma – basis of a future warning system for central Phoenix. Atmos. Chem. Phys (2012).
  • Stith, J.L., C. Twohy, P. DeMott, D. Baumgardner, T. Campos, R. Gao and J. Anderson. Scavenging of biomass burning refractory black carbon and ice nuclei in a Western Pacific extratropical storm. Atmos. Chem. Phys (2011).
  • Pardyjak E, Fernando HJS, Hunt JCR, Grachev A, Anderson J. Development of Nocturnal Flow and Transport in a Wide Open Valley. Meteorologische Zeitschrift (2009).
  • Stith, J. L., V. Ramanathan, W. A. Cooper, G. Roberts, P. J. DeMott, G. Carmichael, C.D. Hatch, B. Adhikary, C. H. Twohy, D. C. Rogers, D. Baumgardner, A. J. Prenni, T. Campos, R. S. Gao, J. Anderson, and Y. Feng. An overview of aircraft observations from the Pacific Dust Experiment campaign. Jour. Geophy. Res (2009).
  • D.L.T. Alexander, P. A. Crozier, and J. R. Anderson. Brown Carbon Spheres in East Asian Outflow and their Direct Radiative Forcing Properties. Science (2008).
Research Activity
  • Calhoun,Ronald Joseph*, Anderson,James R. Optical Properties of Brown-outs from Rotocraft Landings in Desert Terrain. DOD-ARMY-ARO(9/1/2014 - 5/31/2015).
  • Anderson,James R*. Collaborative Research: VOCALS--Interaction of Aerosols with Marine Boundary Layer Clouds. OREGON STATE UNIV(5/17/2010 - 8/13/2010).
  • Anderson,James R*, Crozier,Peter. Determining the optical properties of carbonaceous nanoparticles in atmospheric aerosols by electron imaging and monochromated electron energy-loss sp. DOC - NIST(1/1/2010 - 6/30/2013).
  • Anderson,James R*. Investigacion de Alternativas de Combustible para Ladrilleros en Agua Prieta (Alternative Fuel Research for Brick Makers in Agua Prieta, Sonora). BECC(5/29/2009 - 9/23/2010).
  • Anderson,James R*. Analysis and Interpretation of Aerosol Samples From KOPEC Power Plants. RECAN SOLUTION(6/1/2008 - 5/31/2011).
  • Anderson,James R*. Collaborative Research: VOCALS--Interaction of Aerosols with Marine Boundary Layer Clouds. NSF-GEO-AGS(5/1/2008 - 4/30/2012).
  • Fernando,H J S*, Anderson,James R. Investigation on Flow Anomalies in Acid Scrubbers of the Honeywell Engine Plant. HONEYWELL(2/15/2008 - 4/30/2009).
  • Fernando,H J S*, Anderson,James R. Modeling and Monitoring of Particulate Matter in Support of Children's Health Assessment Studies. AZ DEPT OF ENVIRONMNT QUALITY(7/23/2007 - 5/31/2009).
  • Anderson,James R*. Target Monitoring, Outreach and Education to Reduce Exposure to Brick Kiln Emissions and Assess Impact on Childhood Asthma in San Luis Rio Colorado. BECC(9/29/2006 - 12/28/2007).
  • Squires,Kyle D*, Anderson,James R, Fernando,H J S. Interagency Service Agreement - ADEQ Contract No EV06-0162 - Master Agreement. AZ DEPT OF ENVIRONMNT QUALITY(7/1/2006 - 6/30/2015).
  • Anderson,James R*. Emissions of PM and Air Toxics from San Luis Rio Colorado Brick Kilns. USEPA-REGION 9(9/1/2005 - 10/31/2006).
  • Anderson,James R*, Hervig,Richard Lokke. Induced Sputum analysis to Quantify Lower Respiratory Tract Burden of Metal-Rich Particulate Air Pollution. MAYO CLINIC SCOTTSDALE(1/1/2005 - 6/30/2006).
  • Fernando,H J S*, Anderson,James R, Crittenden,John C, Panchanathan,Sethuraman. MEASURES: A Proof of Concept Demonstration. NSF-ENG(8/15/2004 - 7/31/2005).
  • Anderson,James R*, Crozier,Peter. Individual-Particle Studies of Cloud Droplet Residues and Ambient Aerosols in RICO: Effects of Particle Size, Composition, Surface Properties and Mix. NSF-GEO(8/1/2004 - 1/31/2007).
  • Fernando,H J S*, Anderson,James R, Johnson,William G, Lee,Sang-Mi, Rimsza,Mary E. SCERP: Agricultural Burns Surrounding San Luis Border; Plume Pathways and Health Effects. UNIV OF UTAH(6/1/2004 - 3/31/2006).
  • Anderson,James R*, Crozier,Peter, Crozier,Peter, Hervig,Richard Lokke. MIXING STATES AND NANO/MICRO-SCALE PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES OF BLACK CARBON AEROSOLS IN THE POLLUTED MARINE TROPOSPHERE. NASA-GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CTR(12/15/2003 - 12/14/2007).
  • Fernando,H J S*, Anderson,James R, Boyer,Don Lamar. VERTICAL TRANSPORT AND MIXING IN COMPLEX TERRAIN AIRSHEDS. DOE-CHICAGO(11/1/2003 - 7/31/2005).
  • Anderson,James R*, Allen,Jonathan Ostrom, Allen,Jonathan Ostrom, Dillner,Ann Marie, Dillner,Ann Marie, Fernando,H J S. FY 03 SCERP: Chemical and Physical Characterization of Aerosol from Prescribed Agricultural Burns in the Yuma/San Luis Area. SCERP(6/1/2003 - 2/28/2005).
  • Anderson,James R, Balling,Robert C, Brazel,Anthony J, Bryan,Harvey John, Ellis,Andrew Walton, Fernando,H J S, Lee,Sang-Mi, Mou,Jong-I, Phelan,Patrick E, Stromberg,Juliet C, Trujillo,Octaviana, Zhu,Han. SCERP FY02: SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND POLICY (SCERP) ADMINISTRATION/MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. NM ST UNIV - System Office(6/1/2002 - 12/31/2004).
  • Fernando,H J S*, Allen,Jonathan Ostrom, Allen,Jonathan Ostrom, Anderson,James R, Dillner,Ann Marie, Dillner,Ann Marie, Herckes,Pierre E H, Zehnder,Joseph A. SPECIFIC TASKS FOR DOUGLAS/AGUA PRIETA AIRSHED MODELING. AZ DEPT OF ENVIRONMNT QUALITY(7/1/2001 - 6/30/2007).
  • Brazel,Anthony J*, Anderson,James R, Bolin,Robert, Bryan,Harvey John, Cook,Edward Allan, Ewan,Joseph M, Fernando,H J S, Guhathakurta,Subhrajit, Mcsherry,Laurel, Musacchio,Laura R, Mushkatel,Alvin H, Phelan,Patrick E, Sadalla,Edward K. SOUTHWEST CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH & POLICY (SCERP) FY 2001 ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. NM ST UNIV - System Office(6/1/2001 - 8/31/2003).
  • Anderson,James R*. INDIVIDUAL PARTICLE INVESTIGATION OF EAST ASIAN AEROSOLS DURING ACE-ASIA. NSF-GEO(1/1/2001 - 3/31/2004).
  • Anderson,James R*, Fernando,H J S. A FIELD STUDY OF PARTICULATE EMISSIONS FROM MAJOR ROADWAYS IN THE PHOENIX AIRSHED. AZ DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION(11/1/1999 - 6/30/2002).
  • Fernando,H J S*, Anderson,James R, Boyer,Don Lamar. VERTICAL TRANSPORT & MIXING IN COMPLEX TERRAIN AIRSHEDS. DOE-SAN FRANCISCO(9/1/1999 - 10/31/2003).
  • Berman,Neil Sheldon*, Anderson,James R, Fernando,H J S. CHARACTERIZATION OF AMBIENT PARTICULATE MATTER IN THE PASO DEL NORTE REGION. UNIV OF TEXAS-EL PASO(9/1/1998 - 3/31/2001).
  • Buseck,P R*, Buseck,P R*, Anderson,James R. INDIVIDUAL-PARTICLE EXPERIMENTS IN THE REMOTE TROPOSPHERE. NSF-GEO(12/1/1997 - 7/31/2001).
  • Fernando,H J S*, Anderson,James R, Berman,Neil Sheldon, Boyer,Don Lamar, Buseck,P R, Mahalov,Alex. MODELING OF CONTAMINATED DISPERSION IN COMPLEX TERRAIN FLOWS. NSF-ENG(8/1/1997 - 5/31/2000).
Courses
2023 Summer
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MAE 792 Research
2022 Summer
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MAE 792 Research
2021 Summer
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MAE 792 Research
2020 Summer
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MAE 792 Research
2019 Summer
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MAE 792 Research
Service
  • Valley of the Sun Clean Cities Coalition, board member (2000 - Present)
  • University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, Member, Scientific Programs Evaluation Committee (2011 - 2015)
Expertise Areas
Atmospheric Processes
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