Distinguished Professor Lidia Morawska has been awarded a Honoris Causa Doctorate from Lublin University of Technology (LUT) in Poland for her globally significant work in air quality research and its effect on human health and the environment. The award, which recognises outstanding achievements and contributions in fields including science, technology, the economy, and society, was presented on May 13, following a discussion forum on What our children breathe – air quality in educational institutions, at which Professor Morawska was guest of honour held on 12 May. In honouring Professor Morawska, the LUT highlighted the widespread impact her research has had on the world over a career spanning more than three decades.
Rachel Hurley was selected as a recipient of an ASHRAE Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid for the 2025-2026 academic year for my work "The impact of building characteristics and materials on the fate and transport of indoor VOCs from wildfire smoke.” Descriptions from website: https://www.ashrae.org/communities/student-zone/scholarships-and-grants/graduate-student-grant-in-aid-award- program The awards are meant for the students’ personal use while pursuing an HVAC&R related education. The goal of the Grant-In-Aid program is to encourage outstanding graduate students to become involved in ASHRAE, its research and establish careers that include active engagement within and continued contributions to Society activities
Sotirios Papathanasiou was recently honored to be invited as a speaker at the International Air Sensor Conference in Thailand, where he had the privilege of discussing the critical role of open standards and how technology can significantly enhance our understanding of the air quality surrounding us. In addition to speaking, he was also extended the esteemed invitation to serve as a judge for the poster presentations during the ASIC 2025 conference in Thailand, an opportunity he greatly anticipate.
Wonder Nathi Dlamini National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University
Recent Publications: • Dlamini, W. N., Yu, K.-P*., Chen, W.-C*., & Shen, F.-T*. (2025). Exploring the Interaction Dynamics of Growth-Promoting Bacterial Endophytes and Fertilizer on Oryza sativa L. Under Heat Stress. Rice, 18(33). (IF 4.8, Rank Q1 in Agronomy) https://doi.org/10.1186/s12284-025-00781-9 • Dlamini, W. N.*, Lai, W. A., Chen, W. C., Shen, F. T*. (2025). Unveiling the Thermotolerance and Growth-Promoting Attributes of Endophytic Bacteria Derived from Oryza sativa: Implications for Sustainable Agriculture. Microorganisms, 13(4), 766. (IF 4.1, Rank Q2 in Microbiology) https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms13040766 • Dlamini, W. N., Yao, T. C., Lee, H. J., Berekute, A. K., Sallah-Ud-Din, R., Siregar, S., & Yu, K. P*. (2024). Enhanced Removal of Viral Aerosols Using Nanosilver/TiO-Chitosan Filters Combined with a Negative Air Ionizer. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 12(3), 112973. (IF 7.4, Rank Q1 in Environmental Engineering) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jece.2024.112973 Book Publications Links= (https://a.co/d/7ptn8SN; https://a.co/d/fwfR3V8; https://a.co/d/bhBegza) 1. Dlamini, W. N. The Journey to Gratification and Self-Discovery. ASIN: B0C2S6NN2X, ISBN-13: 979-8391896838. 2. Dlamini, W. N. A Step to Be Taken (2nd Ed.). ASIN: B0BQ6V66R5, ISBN-13: 979-8368355252. Link 3. Dlamini, W. N. Rise Above: Transforming Toxicity into Triumph. ASIN: B0DGX3H7KM, ISBN-13: 979-8338985731.
Douglas Booker University of Leeds recently co-authored a paper "Ten questions concerning the future of residential indoor air quality and its environmental justice implications" (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2025.112957).
The paper was led by early career researchers as part of the ‘Health and Equity Impacts of Climate ChAnge Mitigation measures on indoor and outdoor air pollution exposure’ (HEICCAM) network. The manuscript makes three major contributions. First, we apply an environmental justice lens on indoor air quality, which has seldom been done: instead most associations are focused on outdoor air quality. Second, through using a multidimensional environmental justice lens (including five different dimensions), we provide a framework for understanding important social and physical dimensions that underpin environmental justice issues for residential indoor air quality. Third, through highlighting the future of residential indoor air quality, and advocating for a transdisciplinary approach to improving indoor air quality and environmental justice, we provide multiple future directions for research in this area.
