Michael Hannigan

Michael Hannigan is a Professor at the University of Colorado, specializing in Air Quality and Design. His research focuses on advancing low-cost air quality sensor technologies, investigating urban and rural air pollution sources, and assessing their health and environmental impacts. He leads projects on wildfire smoke effects, traffic-related emissions, and community-based participatory research. His work emphasizes environmental justice and sustainable solutions, with lab facilities at ECSL 119 and an office in ECOT 235.

Research interests include sensor deployment strategies, VOC and particulate matter analysis, and the development of tools for public health monitoring. Collaborative efforts include K-12 outreach programs like AirWaterGas to enhance engineering education and community engagement. His studies address methane emissions, fire behavior modeling, and global health impacts of cookstove interventions.

Recent articles highlight advancements in sensor calibration, spatial variability analysis of pollutants, and mitigation strategies for environmental pollution. Grants and collaborations include NSF-funded projects on aerosol aging and community health studies in Ghana and South Los Angeles. His lab integrates experimental methods with field deployments to tackle interdisciplinary challenges in environmental science.