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Chinese Name
胡娣
Biography
Dr. Di HU obtained her B.Sc. degree in Applied Chemistry from Peking University and a Ph.D. degree in Atmospheric Chemistry from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Hu is currently an associate professor in the Department of Chemistry, and her main research interests are: 1) origins and chemical transformations of organic pollutants in the atmosphere; 2) development and application of advanced analytical techniques for the identification and quantification of various organic species and elements in atmospheric fine particulates and other complex matrices; 3) characterization and source apportionment of PM2.5-associated toxicity. Dr. Hu has published a number of peer-reviewed research papers in top-tier journals in the field, including the Journal of Hazardous Materials, Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics, Environmental International, Environmental Pollution, JGR-Atmosphere, Atmospheric Environment, and so on.
Research Interests
1) Origins and chemical transformations of organic pollutants in the atmosphere.
2) Development and application of advanced analytical techniques for the identification and quantification of various organic species and elements in atmospheric fine particulates and other complex matrices.
3) Characterization and source apportionment of PM2.5-associated toxicity.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Fine particulate matter composition, oxidative potential, and population health in Hong Kong
Jianzhen, Y., HU, D., Kin Fai, H. & Linwei, T.
1/04/24 → 31/03/25
Project: Research project
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Characterization, sources, and health implication of organophosphate flame retardants in PM2.5 in Hong Kong
1/01/22 → 30/06/25
Project: Research project
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Characterization and source apportionment of PM2.5-associated toxicity
Project: Research project
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Characteristics and source apportionment of water-soluble organic nitrogen (WSON) in PM2.5 in Hong Kong: With focus on amines, urea, and nitroaromatic compounds
Leung, C. W., Wang, X. & Hu, D., 5 May 2024, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 469, 133899.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
3 Citations (Scopus) -
PM2.5-Bound Organophosphate Flame Retardants in Hong Kong: Occurrence, Origins, and Source-Specific Health Risks
Wang, X., Leung, C. W., Cai, Z. & Hu, D., 26 Sept 2023, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 57, 38, p. 14289–14298 10 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access6 Citations (Scopus) -
New Evidence of Rubber-Derived Quinones in Water, Air, and Soil
Cao, G., Wang, W., Zhang, J., Wu, P., Zhao, X., Yang, Z., Hu, D. & Cai, Z., 5 Apr 2022, In: Environmental Science and Technology. 56, 7, p. 4142-4150 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
Open Access190 Citations (Scopus) -
An integrated quantitative proteomics strategy reveals the dual mechanisms of celastrol against acute inflammation
Xie, G., Zhu, L., Song, Y., Huang, W., Hu, D. & Cai, Z., Jul 2021, In: Chinese Chemical Letters. 32, 7, p. 2164-2168 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
9 Citations (Scopus) -
Discovery of emerging sulfur-containing PAHs in PM2.5: Contamination profiles and potential health risks
Zhang, Y., Song, Y., Chen, Y. J., Chen, Y., Lu, Y., Li, R., Dong, C., Hu, D. & Cai, Z., 15 Aug 2021, In: Journal of Hazardous Materials. 416, 125795.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › peer-review
21 Citations (Scopus)
Prizes
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Faculty/School Performance Award of Excellent Performance in Team Teaching
HU, Di (Recipient), 2021
Prize: Award