Outdoor aerosols experience environmental changes when transported indoors, including outdoor-to-indoor temperature and humidity gradients, which can reduce or enhance indoor concentrations due to repartitioning driven by thermodynamic changes. Traditional models often overlook these phenomena, which can lead to inaccurate predictions of indoor aerosol exposure. This talk explores how we simulated the impact of these effects in different climate zones across the U.S., highlighting important considerations. This research is important for better understanding indoor air quality and exposure to outdoor pollutants.
Bio:
Michael Waring is a Professor and Department Head of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Drexel University. He joined Drexel in 2009, after completing his Ph.D. at the University of Texas at Austin. His research exists at the intersection of environmental and architectural engineering. It focuses on indoor air quality and exposure, indoor aerosol and chemical modeling, and sustainable and healthy buildings. He believes that making buildings function more effectively is imperative to solving many societal challenges.