Clean air should be a fundamental human right and a necessary condition for healthy and productive societies. Particularly, indoor air quality, recognized as a significant determinant of human health, can be a challenge, since built environments undergo constant changes, driven by global megatrends such as urbanization and climate change, leading to a variety of biological agents, chemical pollutants, and physical hazards.
This Lab is dedicated to researching the impact of air quality on human health, emphasizing major Public Health concern pollutants, such as ultrafine, fine and coarse particulate matter, persistent organic pollutants (POPs) among other damaging agents.
There is a focus on both indoor and outdoor air environments that may contribute to chronic diseases, such as asthma, or may influence health indicators of susceptible groups, namely children and older adults.
Research in this interdisciplinary area involves the development of innovative methods for targeted measurements, mathematical modelling estimates of human exposure, and management of large datasets on air pollutants and health, combined with knowledge of the underlying systems (e.g. the dynamic of pollutant formation).
The conducted research will support the promotion of healthy environments and the advancement of sustainable development that supports healthier lives for all.
