Integrated IoT Sensing and Edge Computing with Bayesian Network for Vapor Intrusion Exposure
Official title: Integrated IoT Sensing and Edge Computing Coupled with a Bayesian Network Model for Exposure Assessment and Targeted Remediation of Vapor Intrusion
Funded at Wayne State University · NIH-11394811 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A patient-facing version would explain how this project uses smart sensors and a smart model to understand and reduce exposure to hazardous vapors in urban homes and workplaces.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wayne State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Detroit, United States) |
| Project start | September 8, 2022 |
| Project end | June 30, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $348,453 |
| NIH project number | 5P42ES030991-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11394811 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are people living or working in urban areas with potential exposure to VOC vapor intrusion and communities near Superfund sites.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not exposed to VOC vapor intrusion or not living/working in affected areas may see little direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project builds a smart sensor network and edge computing system to monitor vapor intrusion in complex urban settings. It combines real-time data from IoT devices with survey information and geospatial tools to create a Bayesian model that predicts exposure risk. The aim is to enable rapid, targeted remediation to lower people’s exposure to harmful VOCs.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, it could lead to faster, more precise detection of vapor intrusion risks and more effective cleanup strategies to protect residents.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows that IoT sensors and Bayesian models can improve environmental exposure assessment, but this integrated platform is a novel approach for targeted remediation.
Where this research is happening
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Wayne State University
Detroit, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wager, Yongli — Wayne State University
- Study coordinator: Wager, Yongli
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.