OAF research project
Aerosol Protection and Detection for Biosecurity
Developing improvised building protections against outdoor aerosols and aerosol sensors for environment-to-human exposure scenarios.
Research funding secured
A dedicated grant for airborne protection.
A USD 2 million grant from Coefficient Giving supports the development of improvised building protections against outdoor aerosols, along with aerosol sensors designed for environment-to-human exposure scenarios.
$2 million
Research grant from Coefficient Giving.
Open methods
Practical building protection, protocols, and shared guidance.
Field testing
Evaluation to establish performance and limitations.
Research and development
From a prototype to a tested method.
The research will bring together prototype development, field testing, and practical guidance. As methods are evaluated, the team will share findings and document where and how they can be used.
Building protection
Develop practical protection methods, protocols, and an open toolkit.
Aerosol measurement
Develop measurement approaches and emergency devices to support protection.
Testing and learning
Develop and field-test methods, then share useful findings and guidance.
Follow and use the work
Shared learning is part of the research.
Follow updates as methods are developed and evaluated. Explore the existing tools and the guidance being developed alongside the research.
Take the next step
Discuss research and implementation partnerships
Contact us about collaboration and work beyond the existing funded scope.