Dr. Montoya’s primary area of research is the study of indoor air quality and the health effects of air pollutants. She is especially interested in elucidating the role that biological and physico-chemical characteristics of various aerosols (e.g., biomass emissions, allergens, nanoparticles) or toxic gases (e.g., formaldehyde) play in the development of disease and toxicity. Her research team also works on the development of instrumentation and techniques to measure, model, and control common airborne pollutants in indoor environments and to assess human exposure to these agents. Another research area in Dr. Montoya's laboratory is sustainable indoor air quality control systems, focusing on appropriate technologies for developing communities and “smart' systems for developed countries. Such research includes improvement of indoor air quality using active flow control, green materials and phytoremediation systems as methods to decrease the energy burden of HVAC systems.
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Indoor air quality and control, building-integrated systems for indoor air quality control, health effects of air pollutants, immune and toxic effects of air pollution, environment and technology in developing communities, energy/environmental studies, nanoparticles
AREN 2110 - Thermodynamics
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Spring 2018
Explores fundamental principles of thermodynamics, including first and second law of thermodynamics, thermophysical properties, power and refrigeration cycles, gas mixtures and psychrometrics.
FYSM 1000 - First Year Seminar
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Fall 2018 / Fall 2019
Provide first year students with an immersive experience in an interdisciplinary topic that addresses current issues including social, technical and global topics. Taught by faculty from across campus, the course provides students with an opportunity to interact in small classes, have project based learning experiences and gain valuable communication skills. Seminar style classes focused on discussion and projects.
