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EPA’s Research to Motivate Standardized Testing and Evaluation of Air Cleaning Technologies


Join Dr. Katherine Ratliff, Physical Scientist at the EPA, USA, for an enlightening session on "Filtration's Impact on the Future of our Planet" on December 6, 2023. In this session, Dr. Ratliff will share the latest developments from the EPA's groundbreaking research, focusing on motivating standardized testing and evaluation of air cleaning technologies. Gain insights into the future of clean air technologies.


Dr. Ratliff is the Principal Investigator with EPA’s Homeland Security and Materials Management Division in the Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response at the U.S. EPA’s Office of Research and Development. She has over 14 years of research experience, including six years working under the U.S. EPA’s Homeland Security Research Program, and provides technical support to a wide range of stakeholders. Dr. Ratliff uses laboratory and field-scale research studies along with numerical models to develop and evaluate strategies for remediating environmental contaminants, including a recent focus on leading EPA’s research to determine the efficacy of different air cleaning and treatment technologies against airborne pathogens. Dr. Ratliff earned her Ph.D. in Earth and Ocean Sciences from Duke University in 2017 and her B.A. in Earth and Environmental Sciences from Vanderbilt University in 2011.


Dive into the full spectrum of the WFI 2023 Program here, encompassing 24 diverse topics across four enlightening sessions:


Session 1: New Regulations and Demands for Clean Air and Water

Session 2: Advanced Technologies for Next-Generation Filtration Solutions

Session 3: Sustainable Filtration Solutions for a Circular Economy

Session 4: Filtration's Impact on the Future of Our Planet


Don't miss this unique opportunity to connect with world-leading experts in filtration, clean air and water solutions, fostering a healthier and more sustainable environment. Reserve Your Seat Now to immerse yourself in the excitement of the Filtration Summit, where innovation converges with industry excellence and emerging opportunities.



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