Peter C Raynor

Peter C Raynor is a Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. His work focuses on exposure assessment and control in occupational environments, particularly airborne viruses, biological aerosols, and hazardous substances.

• Affiliation: University of Minnesota School of Public Health
• Education: Ph.D. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1998); M.S. in Environmental Sciences and Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1993); B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Cornell University (1986)

Raynor specializes in aerosol science, industrial hygiene, and air filtration. His research spans virus aerosols, exposure control, and nanotechnology safety. He directs the University of Minnesota Industrial Hygiene Program and the Midwest Emerging Technologies Public Health and Safety Training (METPHAST) Program.

His recent publications highlight advancements in aerosol viability measurement, influenza virus sampling, and electrostatic charge analysis. Notable awards include Fellow of the American Industrial Hygiene Association and multiple best paper awards.

• Scientific Awards: Fellow of AIHA (2019), Charles N. Hewitt Creative Teaching Award (2016), Best Paper Awards (2012, 2010, 2008, 2001, 1997, 1996)

Raynor co-leads projects such as the Upper Midwest Agricultural Safety and Health Center and the InTERACCT Program, funded by the CDC and NIH. He advises on public health initiatives like Clean Air Minnesota.