Shanghai Key Laboratory of Atmospheric Particle Pollution and Prevention (LAP³) was set up under the authorization of Science & Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality in 2012, and passed the commission assessment in 2014. LAP³ integrates the outstanding researchers, advanced facilities and equipments in atmospheric sciences in Shanghai. Through the in-depth study on the formation mechanism, long-range transport and health effect of atmospheric particles, LAP3 is strongly involved in providing solutions to aerosol pollution control and prevention.

In LAP³, there are 57 research faculties (28 professors), including 2 academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, 2 NSFC Distinguished Young Scholars, 2 Chang Jiang Scholars of the Ministry of Education, 3 NSFC Outstanding Young Scholars, 3 Global Youth Experts, 7 New Century Excellent Talents, 2 Outstanding Academic Leaders of Shanghai, 2 Shanghai Eastern Scholars, 6 Shanghai Pujiang Scholars. LAP³ covers 5500 m² and owns several sets of advanced facilities with the total value of ~40 million RMB. LAP³ has organized the Sino-European School on Atmospheric Chemistry twice.

Academician Jiming Hao is the Chair of the Academic Committee, and Prof. Jianmin Chen is the Director of LAP³.