Sinan Sousan

Sinan Sousan, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health at East Carolina University and a key researcher at the North Carolina Agromedicine Institute. His work focuses on airborne exposures, including aerosols, toxic gases, and physical hazards like UV radiation, noise, and extreme temperatures, with a strong emphasis on low-cost sensor technology for exposure assessment.

• East Carolina University, Department of Public Health
• North Carolina Agromedicine Institute
• Director of the Aerosol Research Laboratory

Education

• Postdoctoral Scholar, Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Iowa
• PhD, Chemical and Biochemical Engineering, University of Iowa
• MSc, Chemical Engineering, University of Baghdad
• BSc, Chemical Engineering, University of Baghdad

Research Interests center on agricultural airborne hazards, environmental exposure assessment, and respiratory protection. He develops low-cost sensors for real-time monitoring of e-cigarette exposure, bioaerosols, HVAC air quality, and heat stress. His lab specializes in aerosol control systems, gravimetric calibration, and occupational hazard mitigation across diverse settings from swine facilities to university campuses.

Scientific Awards include the 2025 ECU Research & Scholarship Invention Recognition, 2024 Fulbright Scholarship, and multiple AIHA and AAAR awards. His funding portfolio features grants from NC Innovation, NIEHS, and the CARES Act, covering projects like miniature wind tunnel development and core temperature monitoring systems.

Labs & Collaborations: Leads the Aerosol Research Laboratory and partners with institutions like North Carolina State University, UNC System, and the American Industrial Hygiene Association. His work bridges engineering, public health, and agricultural safety to tackle airborne hazards in occupational and community environments.