Ryan joins the group from the University of Washington where he got a B.S. in Atmospheric Science (climate and chemistry) and studied methane plumes with satellite imagery. His research interests include studying atmospheric chemistry and ways in-situ instrumentation can be used to solve problems with air pollution and climate change. His work in the Zondlo group thus far has involved using the OPALS instrument to quantity ammonia concentrations over east Asia as part of the NASA ASIA-AQ campaign. Outside of research, he enjoys soccer, hiking, biking, and video games.