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Xiao Qi is a pioneering researcher in aerobiology and infectious disease transmission, with a focus on developing innovative sampling technologies to capture airborne pathogens. Their most-cited work, "A Robot Assisted High-flow Portable Cyclone Sampler for Bacterial and SARS-CoV-2 Aerosols" (2021, 24 citations), addresses a critical gap exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic: the lack of reliable instruments to study aerosol transmission. By designing a high-flow, portable cyclone sampler integrated with robotic assistance, Qi enabled efficient collection of both bacterial and viral aerosols, including SARS-CoV-2. This contribution helped resolve longstanding disputes over airborne transmission by providing empirical evidence through improved sampling fidelity. Qi’s work bridges engineering, microbiology, and public health, offering practical tools for real-time environmental monitoring. Their research has significant implications for infection control, outbreak preparedness, and occupational safety, particularly in healthcare and high-risk settings. With growing recognition for addressing a pressing global need, Xiao Qi continues to advance the science of aerosol detection, empowering researchers and policymakers to better understand and mitigate airborne disease risks.
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