Aerosol and Particulate Research Laboratory (APRL) at the University of Miami is an interdisciplinary research group in the Department of Chemical, Environmental, and Materials Engineering. Under the direction of Prof. Chang-Yu Wu, APRL is dedicated to advancing the science and technology of aerosols and particulate matter through innovative research, impactful education, and strategic collaborations. Our research addresses pressing challenges in environmental health, air pollution control, atmospheric science, infectious disease transmission, occupational safety, and planetary sustainability. APRL’s work has contributed to key scientific advancements, including technologies for bioaerosol control, as well as paradigm-shifting studies on the airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2.
The core mission of APRL is to conduct transformative research, educate and mentor the next generation of engineers and scientists, and translate knowledge into real-world impact. Activities central to APRL include:
- Pioneering interdisciplinary research in aerosol technology, exposure science, toxicology, and emission control systems;
- Graduate and undergraduate education through classroom instruction, research mentoring, and active learning pedagogy;
- Collaboration with national and local agencies such as NIH, NSF, NASA, DOE, EPA, Florida Department of Health, Miami-Dade County, and international partners;
- Translation of research into patented technologies that improve public and planetary health;
- Leadership and engagement in professional communities, including AAAR, AEESP, AAEES, and A&WMA.
Through a strong foundation of collaborative inquiry and educational excellence, APRL remains at the forefront of aerosol science and its applications to human health, environment, and sustainability.
