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February 20, 2025 51 mins
In this episode of “This Is Purdue,” we’re talking to Brandon Boor, the Dr. Margery E. Hoffman Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, and Nusrat Jung, assistant professor of civil engineering.  What’s in the air we breathe indoors? That’s what Brandon and Nusrat are researching in our buildings — at home, school, work and beyond. These two are partners in work and in life, and their cutting-edge research and collaboration with faculty, students and industry partners have led to major scientific discoveries.  In this episode of “This Is Purdue” you will:  Hear more about Brandon and Nusrat’s journey from Finland to Purdue’s Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering and the early experiences that shaped their passion for research  Understand why indoor air quality research is vital to improving human well-being and how our buildings play a critical role  Learn about the first-of-its-kind zero-Energy Design Guidance for Engineers (zEDGE) tiny house lab, where they’re utilizing advanced sensor technology to connect their critical air quality research to the real world  Receive practical advice on how you can improve air quality inside your home or office  Discover how they’re equipping undergraduate and graduate students with a hands-on education to help them excel at Purdue and beyond  Don’t miss this episode with these Boilermakers who are leading groundbreaking and life-changing research efforts right here at Purdue. 
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