Research on Meteorological Influences on PM2.5 Concentrations

Madina Tursumbayeva, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology, has been conducting significant research on the meteorological conditions that impact PM2.5 concentrations. During her PhD studies, Madina Tursumbayeva focused on temporal variations in PM2.5 levels and the major meteorological factors that influece the concentrations.

Much of the research was carried out at the Laboratory of Ecology of the Biosphere, where she and her team specifically investigated meteorological parameters such as temperature, relative humidity, precipitation, and planetary boundary layer height. Their findings revealed that higher PM2.5 concentrations are most commonly linked to stagnant weather conditions, including lower planetary boundary layer heights and calmer wind speeds.

Currently, Madina Tursumbayeva is continuing her research as part of two ongoing projects, one of which is in collaboration with the University of Helsinki. This work is furthering our understanding of the complex relationship between meteorological factors and air quality.

Read more at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6ZQGdxVFWw