William W. Nazaroff

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William W. Nazaroff is a leading authority on indoor air quality and the human health impacts of airborne pollutants. His research spans the physics and chemistry of indoor environments, with seminal contributions to understanding how pollutants are transported, transformed, and removed in buildings. Nazaroff’s work has fundamentally shaped our knowledge of exposure science, particularly through studies on particle dynamics and the role of clothing as a vector for airborne contaminants. His 2018 chamber study on clothing as a transport vector for particles, which has garnered 75 citations, provides compelling evidence that garments can serve as reservoirs for bioaerosols and chemical pollutants, influencing personal inhalation exposure. With over 30,000 citations across his career, Nazaroff’s impact is profound; he has received numerous accolades, including the Haagen-Smit Prize and the Yaglou Award, for his pioneering contributions. His research continues to inform building design, ventilation standards, and public health guidelines, making him an indispensable figure for students and researchers studying indoor environmental quality.