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Research Bio

Professor Harley studies the sources, photochemical formation, and control of air pollution. His research group uses mathematical modeling, time series analysis, and field studies to synthesize and test understanding of air pollution problems. Air pollutants of interest include carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOC), carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), and particulate matter (PM).

Research Expertise and Interest

air pollution, atmospheric chemistry, motor vehicle emissions, ozone, sustainable transportation, air quality, emission inventory, photochemical air quality modeling

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Teaching

Courses taught during the three most recent terms
2026 Spring
  • Engineered Systems and Sustainability  [CIVENG 11]  

  • Field Studies in Civil Engineering  [CIVENG 197]  

  • Group Studies, Seminars, or Group Research  [CIVENG 298]  

  • Individual Research  [CIVENG 299]  

2025 Fall 2025 Summer
  • Individual Research  [CIVENG 299]  

  • Individual Research  [CIVENG 299]  

2025 Spring