Academic Professionals

Here at CLEAR Lab, the team is led by three academic professionals. The three lead the grant-funded project at Loyola University; bringing students and faculty together to help Chicagoans better understand their air quality. Our academic professors guide students through hands-on research, data collection, and community outreach. They teach essential scientific and communication skills, support project development, and help students interpret air-quality data to be shared with local neighborhoods. Through mentorship and collaboration, they ensure that CLEAR Lab empowers communities with clear, accessible information about the air they breathe.

Dr. Jing research sheds light on the increasing ozone climate penalty in the Midwest, particularly within the Chicago area. Her research findings indicate that weather conditions, notably air stagnation and dry tropical weather patterns—both anticipated to become more prevalent due to climate change—are becoming pivotal in ozone concentration regulation. As Principal Investigator for projects including those funded by NASA and NSF, she has mentored more than 20 undergraduate students in their research on air pollution in Chicago communities.