Manhar Dhanak has received a $698,801 grant from the CDC to test the effectiveness of various protection measures against airborne transmission of virus droplets. He will evaluate facemasks, interior designs, air filters, humidifiers, physical safety barriers, seating arrangements, and more.

“With this CDC grant, we will conduct experimental simulation studies that will result in observations and analyses in support of social distancing and other preventative measures for mitigating airborne transmission of viral infections, which will be of particular interest to businesses, schools and the general public,” said Dhanak.

• Manhar Dhanak