Speaker: Chris Pattison
Title: Innovation at the ICG
Abstract: In this talk, I will outline the innovation work I have been doing at the ICG. I will focus on our droplets project, which aims to better understand how airborne droplets spread from a human cough or sneeze. This work is particularly relevant in the COVID-19 world we now live in. The work is done using methods from astronomy, namely the Source Extractor algorithm, which is traditionally used to identify bright objects in telescope pictures. This innovative technique has allowed us to do experiments in clinical settings, such as operating theatres and dental settings, as well as compare the spread of droplets in indoor and outdoor environments. We almost always find that droplets travel further than expected. Finally, I will share some of the other innovation projects that I am involved in at the ICG, or that are being planned for the near future.
Abstract: In this talk, I will outline the innovation work I have been doing at the ICG. I will focus on our droplets project, which aims to better understand how airborne droplets spread from a human cough or sneeze. This work is particularly relevant in the COVID-19 world we now live in. The work is done using methods from astronomy, namely the Source Extractor algorithm, which is traditionally used to identify bright objects in telescope pictures. This innovative technique has allowed us to do experiments in clinical settings, such as operating theatres and dental settings, as well as compare the spread of droplets in indoor and outdoor environments. We almost always find that droplets travel further than expected. Finally, I will share some of the other innovation projects that I am involved in at the ICG, or that are being planned for the near future.
Meeting Recording:
https://port-ac-uk.zoom.us/rec/share/gIsmpVUU4wXrmN1ZJlME2znwNWzj00RnhCL5IXhu2MSIr5fK35DEWMfcNNf-xAMH.1sf2CTL5uTQbNJaJ
