Air Pollution Modelling
We use computer models to predict the health impacts of people’s exposure to air pollution now and in the future. We also test policies to reduce air pollution health impacts and to comply with air pollution standards.
Research
We use a range of models to predict air pollution over very large areas, such as for the whole of Europe, and link these to models that can predict air pollution close to where people live and even from local roads. Working with other researchers we use these models to study the link between air pollution exposure and ill health in young people, the old and others that are vulnerable.
We are also interested in how people are exposed to air pollution during their daily lives and have developed models to predict exposure indoors and outdoors, at home, in the office and whilst travelling by car, bus, train and tube; as well as walking and cycling.
We have worked closely with London policy makers to implement major changes to the city, from the London Congestion Charging Zone to the recent London Ultra Low Emissions Zone and are currently researching the possible benefits to air pollution of the UK’s Net Zero climate change policies.
Team Members
Sean Beevers
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Sean Beevers
Reader in Atmospheric Modelling
Nosha Assareh
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Nosha Assareh
Research Associate
Andrew Beddows
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Andrew Beddows
Research Associate
David Dajnak
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David Dajnak
Deputy Head
Nutthida Kitwiroon
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Nutthida Kitwiroon
Research Associate
Annalisa Sheehan
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Annalisa Sheehan
Research Postgraduate
Gregor Stewart
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Gregor Stewart
Senior Air Quality Analyst