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Dr. ir. I.M. (Inge) Wouters is an Assistant Professor at Utrecht University's Institute for Risk Assessment Sciences (IRAS) within the Veterinary Medicine Department of Population Health Sciences. With over 130 scientific publications to her name, she has established herself as a leading researcher in environmental epidemiology with a focus on exposure assessment methodologies.
Dr. Wouters earned her Master of Science in Environmental Sciences from Wageningen University and completed her PhD at Utrecht University. Her research trajectory has consistently focused on the development and implementation of improved exposure assessment and modeling of bio-aerosols in epidemiological studies. She has maintained a longstanding record of research studying exposures of biological agents in workplace, indoor, and environmental settings.
- Specializes in environmental epidemiology with emphasis on bio-aerosol exposure assessment
- Principal investigator of environmental exposure assessment in livestock-related air pollution studies
- Participant in multiple European Union-funded studies in environmental and occupational health
- Current focus on advancing exposure assessment of viral exposures in indoor air environments
- Investigates impact of ventilation and air cleaning systems on airborne spread of viruses
- Teaches courses related to One Health issues and bio-aerosol exposures
Analysis of Dr. Wouters' recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a strong research trajectory centered on microbial exposure assessment, particularly focusing on endotoxins, viral transmission, and the health impacts of livestock-related air pollution. Her work demonstrates methodological innovation in exposure assessment techniques while maintaining relevance to public health concerns, especially regarding indoor air quality and airborne disease transmission. The publications span environmental epidemiology, veterinary science, and public health, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach to the One Health concept.
Dr. Wouters actively contributes to scientific governance as a member of the international scientific advisory board for the EMIMOD project, which studies methods for determining emissions from diffuse area sources in agricultural settings. She previously served as board member and treasurer of the Dutch epidemiological society and currently participates in the Dutch normalization committee for workplace and environmental air pollution as well as European working groups focused on standardizing bio-aerosol assessment.
Her research collaborations span multiple institutions and countries, with frequent co-authorship with colleagues from Utrecht University's IRAS institute and other European research centers. This collaborative approach has enabled comprehensive studies on diverse topics from agricultural dust exposure to viral transmission in indoor environments.
