Maurice Roots is currently a Ph.D. candidate in Atmospheric Physics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). He earned his Bachelor of Science in Physics from Hampton University with a minor in Nanoscience and Mathematics. Maurice has received the NASA FINESST award, is a GEM Fellow, and has previously worked with NOAA through the EPP Programs (NCAS-M, CESSRST, and Hollings). His research focuses on understanding how nocturnal atmospheric dynamics impact air quality, particularly emphasizing Nocturnal Low-Level Jets in the Mid-Atlantic United States. He is an expert in conducting and analyzing observational data from multi-instrument suits, particularly in active and passive remote sensing. Maurice’s love for the outdoors and traveling has led him to participate in several air quality field campaigns and experiments with NASA. He is dedicated to facilitating the next generation of air quality science and hopes to continue this pursuit post-graduation.
Maurice Roots
(RESEARCHER)
| Email: | maurice.roots@nasa.gov |
| Phone: | 301.614.5549 |
| Org Code: | 610 |
| Address: |
NASA/GSFC Mail Code 610 Greenbelt, MD 20771 |
| Employer: | UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND BALTIMORE CO |
Brief Bio
Research Interests
Atmospheric Monitoring
Earth Science: Atmospheric MeasurementUtilize spectral and optical properties of the atmosphere to monitor important atmospheric constituents relating to air quality and human health. Understand the photochemical and diurnal cycle of urban/anthropogenic pollutants and their impacts on the outdoor environment. Examine the effects of topography on pollutants, particularly in the presence of complex terrain such as mountains or coastlines. Utilize various established networks of pollutant monitors to infer statistically significant spatial and temporal gradients in pollution. Recognize the physical and chemical parameterization applied in air quality modeling and forecasting.
Education
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
- Masters of Science: Atmospheric Physics
Hampton University
- Bachelor of Science: Physics
Publications
Refereed
2023. "An integrated monitoring system (IMS) for air quality: Observations of a unique ozone-exceedance event in Maryland." Atmospheric Environment 313 120028 [10.1016/j.atmosenv.2023.120028] [Journal Article/Letter]
2023. "Evaluating WRF-GC v2.0 predictions of boundary layer height and vertical ozone profile during the 2021 TRACER-AQ campaign in Houston, Texas." Geoscientific Model Development 16 (18): 5493-5514 [10.5194/gmd-16-5493-2023] [Journal Article/Letter]