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30th Annual George Mason University Conference on Atmospheric Transport and Dispersion Modeling

June 10-11, 2026

Conference Room: Enterprise Hall, Room 178

GMU, Fairfax, Virginia, U.S.A.



Contents:
Conference format and request for abstracts
The 30th Annual George Mason University (GMU) Transport & Dispersion modeling conference will be held on June 10-11, 2026, in-person at George Mason University GMU Fairfax Campus. Abstracts may be submitted by all interested persons.

Presentations will be given in the format of a typical conference, with 15 to 20 minutes available for each presentation and its discussions.

Our goal is to provide a forum for exchange of ideas on ongoing research.
Submittal of abstracts and request for presentations
Abstracts should be submitted by e-mail before May 29, 2026 to Dr. Zafer Boybeyi (zboybeyi@gmu.edu) and Dr. Joe Chang (gmu.atd.conference@gmail.com). The title and an abstract of less than 200 words should be submitted along with full names, e-mail addresses, and affiliations of all authors, and the mailing address of the lead author. The abstract should be in plain text, Microsoft Word, or PDF. Authors can either submit their presentations to the same email addresses shown above a few days before the conference or upload their presentations during the conference. There is no requirement for a written paper and electronic copies of their presentations.

NOTE that all conference presentations will be posted on our web page (http://camp.cos.gmu.edu) for distribution to participants.
Technical topics of interest
The technical topics to be included cover a wide range under the general category of atmospheric transport and dispersion modeling. Some major topic areas are listed below:
  • New developments in basic theories of boundary layer models and transport and dispersion models
  • Urban-scale meteorological and dispersion experiments and models
  • CFD model theory and applications
  • Field experiments and laboratory experiments concerned with boundary layer studies and turbulence and dispersion studies
  • Mesoscale meteorological modeling for input to transport and dispersion models
  • The use of remote sensing technology in boundary layer and transport and dispersion studies
  • Model evaluation methods and uncertainty/sensitivity analyses.
  • Risk and consequence assessments
  • Improvements in model inputs (e.g., land-use data, 3-D building data) and output visualizations.
  • Methods and criteria for emergency response and decision-making
  • Chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear defense.
We also welcome ideas from groups interested in arranging special sessions.
Who should attend and sponsors
Participants of the past conferences included representatives from DOD, DHS, DOE, DOT, NOAA, EPA, national laboratories, academia, private companies, industry associations, first-responder community, as well as many foreign government agencies and research institutions. Very fruitful contacts have been made, with some leading to collaborative studies.
Registration
A $300 registration fee will be collected to cover administrative expenses. Participants should pay and register using online registration. Online Registration.
Mailing address and contact info
Dr. Zafer Boybeyi (Conference Chair)
Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic, & Earth Sciences
College of Science
George Mason University
4400 University Drive
Fairfax, VA 22030
USA
Phone: (703) 993-2102
Website: http://camp.cos.gmu.edu

See the contact page for detailed information on contacting us.


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