Preventing Airborne Transmissions Of Viruses

Since the global impact of COVID-19, we are acutely aware of the risk of diseases dispersed through the air. Virologists, epidemiologists, fluid mechanics and engineers will join forces in the MIST programme to better understand and prevent airborne viral transmission. Under various conditions, the researchers will study the infectiousness of viruses, the spread of fluid droplets in the air, and the influence of ventilation and the purification of air on the transfer of viruses. They will subsequently translate this knowledge into practical recommendations about which measures can be deployed in the most efficient, cost-effective and sustainable manner in various environments ranging from people at home to hospitals, schools and trains.

MIST Newsletter

The MIST Newsletter, is publishing every three months, and includes updates on experiments, recent activities and findings, new team members and collaborations, as well as upcoming events. To stay informed about the project, you can subscribe via the link below:

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Other relevant programs and projects

In addition to the MIST project, there are several other programs and projects underway aimed at enhancing indoor air quality and mitigating virus transmission through ventilation and air purification strategies. Below are some examples of projects working in this similar field. These initiatives collectively contribute to advancing our understanding and implementation of effective measures to safeguard indoor environments.

P3venti - Programma Pandemische Paraatheid en Ventilatie

P3Venti initiates, collects and combines high-quality research on how ventilation and air purification can contribute to limiting the spread of viruses through the air, with the aim of processing this into directly applicable advice for government and professionals.

CLAIRE - Clean air for everyone

In CLAIRE we investigate the possibilities that ventilation and air purification offer to limit the negative consequences of a pandemic for health and well-being.

02 June 2025

MIST event 2025: Future of health-promoting ventilation and air cleaning systems

The MIST event 2025 brings together experts, policymakers, and the public to explore approaches to creating healthier indoor environments. Focusing specifically on schools, health centers, restaurants, offices, and public spaces, this gathering will showcase the initial outcomes of the groundbreaking MIST project. Date: June 2, 2025 Time: 13:30 - 18:00 Location: Berlagezaal, Faculty of Architecture and Built Environment, Delft University of Technology READ MORE

07 April 2025

MIST Webinar: 5 years since the Covid‑19 outbreak

Join MIST webinar series: 5 YEARS SINCE THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK Date: Monday, 07 April, 2025 | 15:00 - 16.00 READ MORE

05 February 2025

Importance of ventilation and/or air cleaning in relation to risk of indoor transmission of infectious diseases: Insights from Prof. Lidia Morawska

We are delighted to announce that Professor Lidia Morawska, a world-renowned expert in indoor air quality, will join us as a keynote speaker for the MIST event 2025 on June 2nd! In a recent interview, Professor Lidia Morawska outlined evidence-based approaches for improving indoor environments through ventilation, effective air-cleaning technologies, and comprehensive monitoring systems. READ MORE

15 January 2025

Annual MIST Consortium Meeting in Eindhoven - January 15th, 2025

The annual MIST Consortium meeting will take place at Eindhoven on January 15th with two morning and afternoon sessions to facilitate interaction between the research team and industrial partners. READ MORE

06 January 2025

MIST Newsletter - Issue two

The second issue of the MIST Newsletter has been published! READ MORE

01 October 2024

MIST Newsletter - Issue one

The first MIST newsletter, issue one, was sent to the partners on Oct 1st 2024. READ MORE

08 July 2024

Fourth MIST Workshop - Issues in Practice

The fourth MIST Workshop will be held on July 8th 2024, at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment - TU Delft. READ MORE

05 June 2024

CLAIRE conference - Building bridges between research and business practice

22 May 2024