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Microbiologist Vinod Kumar Sikar shares his journey of bridging the gap between microbiology and engineering to improve indoor air quality, particularly in healthcare settings throughout India. He explains how the Healthy Buildings Conference coming to Hyderabad this August will foster multidisciplinary collaboration and knowledge-sharing essential for solving complex indoor environmental challenges.

• Fine dust particles in India serve as vehicles for microorganisms, particularly fungal spores, creating unique indoor air quality challenges
• Western building standards cannot be directly applied to Indian conditions due to different climatic zones, building construction methods, and microbial ecology
• The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the critical need for multidisciplinary collaboration between engineers, medical professionals, and scientists
• Decontamination through methods like hydrogen peroxide is often more effective than filtration alone, as filters can accumulate living microorganisms
• The ISIAC Healthy Buildings 2025 Conference in Hyderabad will feature oral presentations, workshops, keynote speakers, and special sessions for students
• An Indian chapter of ISIAC will be launched during the conference to continue building networks and sharing knowledge after the event
• India's healthcare sector is growing rapidly with over 55,000 hospitals, creating significant demand for indoor air quality expertise

Register for the ISIAC Healthy Buildings Conference 2025 in Hyderabad, India (August 18-22) at healthybuildings2025.org before July 31st to secure your spot at this landmark event bringing together global and local experts in indoor environmental quality.

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