Wayne R Ott

Wayne R Ott is an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Atmosphere and Energy at Stanford University. His research focuses on indoor and outdoor air quality, emphasizing particulate matter (PM2.5) exposure from sources like tobacco, marijuana, vaping, cooking, and vehicular emissions. Ott has pioneered the use of low-cost sensors (e.g., PurpleAir) for real-time monitoring and has conducted long-term studies on pollutant dynamics in residential and transportation settings.

Key areas of expertise include:

• Environmental exposure analysis
• Secondhand smoke and vaping emissions
• Indoor-outdoor pollution interactions
• Calibration of air quality monitors

His work bridges environmental engineering and public health, with a focus on developing practical solutions for reducing exposure risks. Recent studies highlight cannabis use, vaping, and long-term vehicle pollution trends in the San Francisco Bay Area.