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Project Code [22/NCF/HE/11177G]
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Project title
Biological and chemical aerosol moniotring and modeling
Primary Funding Agency
Taighde �ireann-Research Ireland
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
Lead Organisation
Dublin City University (DCU)
Lead Applicant
Not listed
Project Abstract
Up to 3,300 people in Ireland die prematurely due to poor air quality. However, harmful health impacts are not solely related to chemical species (PM, NOx, Ozone etc). Bioaerosols encompass a wide range of organic atmospheric particles (pollen, fungal spores, bacteria etc.) contributing significantly to PM and can seriously impact the health of the public (triggering asthma attacks) and the agriculture sector (plant pathogens) . However no monitoring of these particles is undertaken here in Ireland. Thus no data is available for people to understand the impact of these particles or for their mitigation (via forecasts of potentially high concentrations). BOHEMIAN will utilize novel real-time devices (Swissens Jupiter) and cutting-edge artificial neural networks and machine learning algorithms to detect both the anthropogenic and biological components of the atmosphere (never before attempted with this device). This quality data will be the bedrock for the production of the first Irish specific forecast model for bioaerosols. BOHEMIAN will employ a post-doctoral researcher to undertake this project(18 months) and they will work with the project team (Atmospheric-Chemists, Physicists, Engineers, Meteorologists and Policy makers) to bring significant impact to both air quality monitoring and protection of agricultural ecosystems.
Grant Approved
�642,049.42
Research Hub
Climate Change
Research Theme
4. Air Science
Initial Projected Completion Date
30/11/2025