ABOUT ME

I joined the UNC faculty in the Department of Environmental Sciences and Engineering in August 2005. I am located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The focus of my research is atmospheric chemistry and the formation of air pollution.

Before coming to UNC, I received a Ph.D and M.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a B.S. in chemical engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla. My Ph.D dissertation involved computer simulations of atmospheric chemistry processes that influence ozone formation at the regional level. The results of my research were incorporated into the plan for Houston to to attain the federal one hour ozone standard.

Between undergraduate and graduate school, I worked for two years at ExxonMobil in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as a process engineer.

My wife Natalie and I have two children and you can catch our adventures here. Guillermo was born in 2004 and Maya in 2006.

ABOUT MY MUSIC

Besides work and family, I have a few passions: jazz, cycling, soccer, the St. Louis Cardinals, and, did I mention jazz. I have been a radio DJ since 1995 hosting jazz shows at various college, community, and pirate radio stations. Right now, you can here my show, Jazz Incognito, at 10 pm on Friday nights on the UNC radio station WXYC 89.3 F.M. Listen to my webcast and download my shows here.

In my radio show I try to play jazz songs that are inspiring examples of improvisation and innovation. Please click here to look through my playlist, download, or stream a show.

DJ HISTORY

OTHER INTERESTS

CYCLING

I started cycling when I lived in Austin Texas, the home of Lance Armstrong. My neighbor and good friend is the best custom frame bicycle builder in North America. Check out the bikes he hand builds in his shop - www.crumptoncycles.com

SOCCER & BASEBALL

You'll never hear anyone call me a sports fan, but I do enjoy soccer, especially during the World Cup, and my St. Louis Cardinals.