Dr. Brandon E. Boor is the Dr. Margery E. Hoffman Associate Professor in Civil Engineering in the Lyles School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Purdue University. His research focuses on the physics and chemistry of indoor air, applying state-of-the-art measurement techniques to investigate the dynamics of indoor air pollutants across diverse environments. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and is a recipient of a National Science Foundation CAREER Award. Dr. Boor currently serves as an Editor for the Journal of Hazardous Materials, and is the lead of the Environmental Stressors Research Community at ISF.
Brandon Boor
Dr. Margery E. Hoffman Associate Professor in Civil Engineering, Lead of Environmental Stressors Research Group
Education
Ph.D., Civil Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2015; M.S.E., Environmental and Water Resources Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin, 2010; B.S., Mechanical Engineering, York College of Pennsylvania, 2009
Research Interests
Indoor air quality; aerosol science; indoor atmospheric chemistry; HVAC systems; human exposure to airborne contaminants.
Research Impact
Dr. Boor’s research informs how buildings can be designed and operated to reduce exposure to indoor environmental stressors and improve occupant health. By translating real-time measurements from occupied buildings into actionable insights, his work supports the development of improved HVAC systems and filtration strategies, guides mitigation during air pollution events, and contributes to healthier and more resilient indoor environments.