UP develops low-cost, air-quality monitor

RESEARCHERS from the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DoST-PCIEERD), has developed low-cost, high-quality aerosol monitors to help find ways in minimizing air pollution in cities.

Spearheaded by Dr. Len Herald Lim, Project Robust Optical Aerosol Monitor (ROAM) was initiated to measure particulate matter concentration in the air. It provides crucial information to create policies and programs for environmental protection.