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Austin. He received his PhD in mechanical engineering<br />
from the University <strong>of</strong> California, Berkeley. Dr. Siegel<br />
and his research team have ongoing research on HVAC<br />
filtration, portable and passive air cleaners, particle<br />
transport and deposition in HVAC systems and indoor<br />
environments, and indoor air quality and ventilation. He<br />
has been a voting member <strong>of</strong> the ASHRAE Standard 52.2<br />
committee since 2004.<br />
12. nAnoToxIColoGy: developInG A<br />
reSponSIBle TeChnoloGy<br />
Michele L. Ostraat, Center for Aerosol and<br />
Nanomaterials Engineering, RTI International,<br />
Research Triangle Park, NC<br />
Christie M. Sayes, Department <strong>of</strong> Veterinary<br />
Physiology & Pharmacology, Texas A&M<br />
University, College Station, TX<br />
Abstract: This tutorial examines the relationships<br />
between materials science and human health effects after<br />
exposure to nanomaterials and nano-enabled products.<br />
The nanomaterial preparation techniques, characterization<br />
tools, and toxicology methods that are commonly<br />
described in the literature are non-trivial and require<br />
specialized training and a multi-disciplinary approach.<br />
Additionally, toxicological assessment <strong>of</strong> nanomaterials<br />
requires an understanding <strong>of</strong> their unique physical and<br />
chemical properties. This tutorial aims to describe current<br />
challenges in nanomaterials characterization, identify<br />
opportunities for aerosol scientists to contribute to the<br />
field, and increase the understanding <strong>of</strong> the risks that<br />
engineered nanomaterials may pose to human health and<br />
the environment. This work has the potential to identify<br />
strategies in the material design process that minimize<br />
potential human health and safety risks when working<br />
with nano-scale materials.<br />
Dr. Michele L. Ostraat is the senior director <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Center for Aerosol and Nanomaterials Engineering<br />
at RTI International. Her expertise includes aerosol<br />
technology, nanoparticle applications, submicron particle<br />
processing with focus areas in electronics, micro- and<br />
nan<strong>of</strong>iber filtration, portable nanoparticle detection,<br />
occupational safety and health <strong>of</strong> nanoparticles, and<br />
inhalation toxicology. Prior to RTI, Dr. Ostraat served<br />
as the Technical Lead/Project Manager <strong>of</strong> a multiphase<br />
www.AAAR.org<br />
Tutorials<br />
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