Investigation of PM Formation and Evolution in Plumes Emitted by Heavy-Duty Diesel Vehicles: Wind Tunnel Study

Abstract

I would like to dedicate this work to my parents and all the people who allowed me to pursue this dream; their support has and still is fundamental to me. Vorrei dedicare questa tesi ai miei genitori e tutte le persone che mi hanno permesso di seguire questo sogno, il loro supporto è stato ed è ancora fondamentale per me. iv Acknowledgements The intensity and extensions of this work couldn't have been managed simply by me. I would like to thank every single graduate student, technician, engineer, and faculty that participated in this project. My special thanks goes to Dr. Mridul Gautam, who believed in this idea, and me. In addition, Dr. Daniel Carder who helped me in the everyday decisions necessary to achieve this goal. It has been a wonderful experience that taught me the value of the people surrounding me, and how their help can surprise you every day. v