Christopher D. Cappa, Ph.D.
Professor

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
3017 Ghausi Hall
University of California
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

Email: cdcappa at ucdavis.edu
Phone: (530) 752-8180

Research

Our research focuses on quantifying and understanding the processes that control the atmospheric evolution of the physical, chemical and optical properties of outdoor aerosols, alongside efforts to improve indoor air quality and reduce airborne transmission of respiratory diseases. We conduct laboratory and field studies, design and build new instrumentation, and conduct process-level modeling, all in a highly collaborative environment. 

Students interested in working as part of the Cappa Group can apply to either the Civil & Environmental Engineering program, the Atmospheric Science Graduate Group, or the Agricultural & Environmental Chemistry Graduate Group.