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  • Professor Jonathan Reid elected Fellow of the Royal Society

    The UK and Ireland Aerosol Society congratulates Professor Jonathan Reid, Professor of Physical Chemistry at the University of Bristol, on his election as a Fellow of the Royal Society.

    This prestigious honour recognises Professor Reid’s pioneering contributions as one of the world’s leading aerosol scientists, a field in which he has advanced our understanding of airborne particles. His work has transformed the way individual aerosol particles are studied, leading to fundamental advances in understanding their physical and chemical properties, with research spanning atmospheric aerosols, airborne disease transmission and inhaled drug delivery.

    At the University of Bristol, Professor Reid serves as Director of both the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Aerosol Science and the Bristol Aerosol Research Centre. His research group has developed innovative optical and spectroscopic techniques that have provided major insights into aerosol processes including evaporation and condensation, viscosity, surface tension, heterogeneous chemistry, and the survival of airborne bacteria and viruses.

    Professor Reid has also made an enormous contribution to the aerosol community through his leadership and service. As a former President of the UK and Ireland Aerosol Society, he played a central role in promoting aerosol science and strengthening links across academia, industry and government. His commitment to supporting and developing the next generation of aerosol scientists has had a lasting impact on the community.

    Commenting on the honour, Professor Reid said, "I am honoured to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society for the contribution we have made to understanding aerosols and airborne particles. I have had the privilege of working with some wonderful collaborators over my career, many of them in Bristol, and their contributions have been absolutely key to the advances we have made.”

    Professor Reid’s election is a richly deserved recognition of an exceptional scientific career and highlights the importance and impact of aerosol science in addressing some of society’s most pressing challenges.

    On behalf of the UK and Ireland aerosol community, the Society extends its heartfelt congratulations to Jonathan on this outstanding achievement and thanks him for his many years of service and leadership within the Society.

    More information can be found on the University of Bristol page here: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2026/may/jonathan-reid-elected-fellow-of-the-royal-society.html

    Royal Society link here: https://royalsociety.org/people/jonathan-reid-38096/