Particle OP-Toxicity Monitor
Project Overview
About
Conventional air-quality monitoring measures how much particulate matter is present, but not how harmful those particles may be to human health. Particle OP-Toxicity Monitor continuously measures their oxidative potential, indicating how readily they generate damaging reactive molecules or deplete the body’s antioxidants. The automated prototype combines air sampling and laboratory-style analysis to provide hourly results with minimal maintenance. By identifying the most harmful pollution and tracing its sources, the instrument supports more targeted regulation, research and public health interventions.
Team
Hanzhe Chen
Dr. Hanzhe CHEN investigates the subtle, continuous interaction between atmospheric particulate matter and human physiology. With a background in environmental science and advanced instrument engineering, Dr. Chen develops real-time analytical technologies that translate airborne chemical dynamics into tangible health metrics. His research examines how automated monitoring systems can act as a synthetic interface—reflecting human exposure to air pollution and probing what it means to coexist, breathe, and adapt within an increasingly urbanized biosphere.