The regional monitoring stations in Thessaloniki inadequately represent the localized exposure to indoor and outdoor air pollutants. Our study examined concentrations at a finer scale through the portability of micro-sensors. We also aimed to understand the perceptions of café and restaurant workers to effectively communicate personalized results and provide feasible recommendations for reducing their exposure. Our analysis revealed smoking and weather to be the most influential on ambient pollutant levels, and we found a limited understanding of air pollution among employees. We recommend further micro-sensor use to investigate additional scenarios for personal exposure. Our work also suggests that more stakeholder interaction could increase awareness and understanding of air pollution.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Wadsworth, Alexander
• Lucero, Alexander
• Gagliardi, Mark
• Enax, Mikaela

Subject

• Well-Being
• Sustainability
• Innovation
• Environment
• Health

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-050423-023510
• 108801

Keyword

• particulate matter
• Thessaloniki
• micro-sensors
• air pollution
• exposure
• air quality

Advisor

• Volkov, Darko
• Hersh, Robert

Year

• 2023

Sponsor

• Perrotis College

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3 - Good Health and Well-being
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13 - Climate Action

Date created

• 2023-05-04

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-050423-023510

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-06-13