Browsing by Author "Sousan, Sinan"
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Detecting SARS-CoV-2 From Dorm HVAC System Using PCR
Boatman, Marina Nichole; Johansen, Lauren Grace (East Carolina University, 2022-06-06)As universities became more acclimated to the hardships of COVID-19, East Carolina University began to search for other preventative detection methods as the campus reopened for students. We implemented air sampling of the ... -
Evaluation of low-cost optical particle counters for environmental and occupational exposures
Regmi, Swastika (East Carolina University, 2020-11-16)Low-cost optical particle counters are easy to operate, portable, compact in size, inexpensive, and most widely used in particulate matter (PM) monitoring. This study evaluated the accuracy, bias, and precision of four ... -
Filtration Efficiency of Surgical Sterilization Fabric for Respiratory Protection During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sousan, Sinan; Garcia, Nicole; White, Avian; Balanay, Jo Anne (2021) -
GeoAir—A Novel Portable, GPS-Enabled, Low-Cost Air-Pollution Sensor: Design Strategies to Facilitate Citizen Science Research and Geospatial Assessments of Personal Exposure
Park, Yoo Min; Sousan, Sinan; Streuber, Dillon; Zhao, Kai (2021-05-28) -
Laboratory and Field Evaluations of the GeoAir2 Air Quality Monitor for Indoor Exposure
Streuber, Dillon (East Carolina University, 2021-12-02)There has been increasing demand for low-cost particulate matter sensors in the market. To meet this demand, new air quality monitors are being developed and released to the public. Low-cost sensors open routes to citizen ... -
Laboratory and Field Evaluations of the GeoAir2 Air Quality Monitor for Use in Indoor Environments
Streuber, Dillon; Park, Yoo Min; Sousan, Sinan (2022) -
Laboratory Determination of Gravimetric Correction Factors for Real-Time Area Measurements of Electronic Cigarette Aerosols
Sousan, Sinan; Pender, Jack; Streuber, Dillon; Hale, Meaghan; Shingleton, Will; Soule, Eric (2022) -
Laboratory Evaluation of Low-Cost Optical Particle Counters for Environmental and Occupational Exposures
Sousan, Sinan; Park, Yoo Min; Regmi, Swastika (2021-06-17) -
Measuring the Filtration Efficiency of the Best-Selling Alternative Masks on Amazon
Chaaban, Omar Mansoor (East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)The purpose of this study is to assess the filtration efficiency of different face covering materials in comparison to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved N95 respirator. This ... -
SARS-CoV-2 Detection in Air Samples from Inside Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems- COVID Surveillance in Student Dorms
Sousan, Sinan; Fan, Ming; Outlaw, Kathryn; Williams, Sydney; Roper, Rachel L. (2022) -
Second-hand Effects of Electronic Cigarette Use
Fresquez, Sarah Elizabeth; Mooring, Ronald E (East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)Introduction: Electronic cigarette (ECIG) use is increasing in popularity among youth and puts both users and bystanders at risk of inhaling harmful substances. Two experiments were conducted to examine ECIG emissions, one ... -
Second-hand Effects of Electronic Cigarette Use
Mooring, Ronald E (East Carolina University, 2022-05-04)Introduction: Electronic cigarette (ECIG) use is increasing in popularity among youth and puts both users and bystanders at risk of inhaling harmful substances. Two experiments were conducted to examine ECIG emissions, one ... -
Sensor Selection to Improve Estimates of Particulate Matter Concentration from a Low-Cost Network
Sousan, Sinan; Gray, Alyson; Zuidema, Christopher; Stebounova, Larissa; Thomas, Geb; Koehler, Kirsten; Peters, Thomas (2018-09-08)Deployment of low-cost sensors in the field is increasingly popular. However, each sensor requires on-site calibration to increase the accuracy of the measurements. We established a laboratory method, the Average Slope ... -
Sensor selection to improve estimates of particulate matter concentration from a low-cost network
Sousan, Sinan; Gray, Alyson; Zuidema, Christopher; Stebounova, Larissa; Thomas, Geb; Koehler, Kirsten; Peters, Thomas (2018-09-08)Deployment of low-cost sensors in the field is increasingly popular. However, each sensor requires on-site calibration to increase the accuracy of the measurements. We established a laboratory method, the Average Slope ... -
Spring Evaluation and Calibration of Low-Cost Aerosol Sensors
Joseph, Neha; Mathew, Joanna S (East Carolina University, 2023-05-03)The increase of environmental aerosols greatly impacts the severity of respiratory illnesses as a high concentration of aerosols can exacerbate symptoms. Therefore, it is important that individuals with respiratory illnesses, ... -
Student assessment of PM2.5 concentration at ECU Transit bus stops using a low-cost aerosol monitor
Murray, John William (East Carolina University, 2023-04-26)Particulate matter 2.5 µm and smaller (PM2.5 or fine particles) in high concentrations is known to cause respiratory issues, including irritation of the airways, sneezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing. Due to incredibly ...