Research

Clean air, from the field to the community.

Wildfire smoke and recovery are a central focus of our current work, alongside transportation, indoor environments and equitable clean-energy transitions.

Researchers gathered for Los Angeles wildfire fieldwork

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Wildfire smoke & recovery

What remains in the air after a fire? We investigate indoor and outdoor pollutants, smoke-impacted materials, and community air monitoring following the Los Angeles wildfires.

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Urban fire response

Urban fire response

Fieldwork and scientific communication following the Boyle Heights warehouse fire.

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Environmental justice

Environmental justice

Understanding unequal exposures and opportunities for cleaner air.

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Traffic & non-exhaust emissions

Traffic & non-exhaust emissions

Studying particles from transportation, including sources beyond the tailpipe.

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Vaping & secondhand exposure

Vaping & secondhand exposure

Characterizing emissions and exposure from electronic cigarettes.

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Airborne infection & filtration

Airborne infection & filtration

Research on indoor aerosols, filtration and SARS-CoV-2.

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