Principal Investigator Domitilla Del Vecchio
Project Website https://deshpande.mit.edu/projects/system-for-on-site-detection-of-virus-loaded…
Project Start Date September 2021
With major medical epidemics happening every 2-6 years, the spread of infectious disease poses a continuous risk. The global medical community advocates taking steps to reduce the possibility of airborne transmission of viruses. This project focuses on making a device to sample the air of an indoor environment and detect the presence and concentration of a target virus on-site. This device will serve for early detection of high-risk biological threats and for everyday assessment of common pathogen levels. It will guide facility managers on the optimum operation of HVAC systems to save energy and maintain occupant safety.