The school project team have recently completed a pilot study at the Somerset College on the Gold Coast, marking an important first step toward gaining a better understanding of indoor air quality (IAQ) in educational settings.
By partnering with the school community, we were able to conduct a test trial of our monitoring methods and gather valuable insights in a real classroom setting. This 3-week pilot study helped shape the direction of the project and laid the foundation for our upcoming large-scale IAQ research in Queensland schools aimed at creating healthier and more comfortable learning environments for students and teachers alike.
The project is overseen by our Director, D/Prof Lidia Morawska, and is led by Dr Enoch Adotey and three of our PhD students, Dilani Madhubhashini, Punsara Dharaka, and Mohammad Sarmadi.
Special thanks to: Mr David Thornton, Principal Somerset College, as well as our partners Peter Evans (b2bResourceSmartSchools) and Bob Sharon (Blue IoT Team) for their assistance with gaining access to the school for the installation of the monitoring instruments to conduct the study.
