An expert lecture on "Health Perspective of Particulate Matter: Measurements and Modeling" was held virtually on September 1, 2022 at the Amity Centre for Ocean-Atmospheric Science and Technology (ACOAST) and Amity Centre for Environmental Science and Health (ACESH), Amity University Haryana (AUH). The lecture's guest speaker was Dr. Ranjit Kumar, assistant professor, visiting scientist/fellow from the US, faculty of science, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra-5 (India). Director and Professor, Prof. Dr. P.C.S. Devara, collaborated closely to achieve remarkable success throughout the event.
Dr. Ranjit Kumar, the guest speaker, is a renowned international and national research scientist who has spent more than 20 years studying the connections between air pollution and human health. He was recognised for his innovative contributions to the field of "Atmospheric Chemistry" with several national and international honours. He belongs to the esteemed Expert Group "Satellite Based Air Quality Monitoring System," which was established by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and the Ministry of Earth Sciences of the Indian government in New Delhi. Particulate Chemistry and its Interface with Environmental Health is the area of study in which Dr. Ranjit Kumar conducts research and is an extremely active academician. More than 60 of his research papers have been published in reputable national and international journals. Additionally, Dr. Ranjit has previously participated in a number of Panels established by the MoEF & CC, CPCB, MoES, etc. in cooperation with the Faculty of ACOAST/ACES
In both wealthy and developing nations, major health issues are caused by ambient air pollution. Respiratory infections and inflammations are only a couple of the short- and long-term impacts of air pollution. PM10 (particles smaller than 10 m), PM2.5, PM1.0, and black carbon are significant indicators of ambient air quality.
According to the Guest Speaker, scientists from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated the aerosol mass concentration, air quality index, population-weighted average concentrations, yearly and seasonal changes, and associated health risk assessment are emphasised. According to his research investigations, the death rates of PM2.5 in adults (30 years and older) owing to lung cancer, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are 1033, 2068, and 3717, respectively. The relative risk factor analysis of particulate matter from local combustion sources as the cause of death is discussed.
One of the most dangerous issues, air pollution adversely affects health, degrades environmental systems, and drastically alters climatic conditions in both emerging and wealthy nations. Different gaseous and particulate species have been released into the environment as a result of the mindless development mania.
Research Partnerships A detailed knowledge of air pollution exposure and a risk analysis of human health were offered together with Ph.D., PG&UG programmes. The symposium's main objectives were to assess air pollution exposure using the AirQ+ Model, examine the effects of black carbon exposure in both large-scale Indian gangetic planes and small-scale cities like Agra, characterise particulate matter and black carbon chemically and physically, and provide students with illuminating knowledge about these topics. These major goals of the event was achieved.