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Biography, Disciplines and Teaching Interests
Dr. Adhikari's current research areas include environmental air quality, exposure assessment, occupational health and safety and health promotion in work environments, environmental microbiology, and respiratory health. As the Principal Investigator (PI) on a previous CDC-NIOSH-funded R03 grant, he has examined the associations between bioaerosol exposures, allergic rhinitis, asthma, and other respiratory symptoms and conditions among farm workers. He has also supervised (PI) two other HUD and NIH-NIEHS (R21) grants on exposures to immunomodulator bioaerosols and pesticide residues in developing allergic asthma. In his recently funded NIEHS R21 multi-PI grant (2015-2018) he has explored the role of traffic related air pollutants on respiratory tract microbiome of asthmatic and non-asthmatic children. He has examined filtration efficiency of N95 respirators (masks) against airborne ultrafine particles on construction jobsites in a recently completed CPWR-NIOSH supported grant. Currently, he is overseeing two PIN (Partnership for Inclusive Innovation)-supported projects as the PI, which aim to improve indoor air quality in office buildings and reduce pesticide exposures in cotton farm adjacent areas by utilizing low-cost sustainable methods. Before joining at JPHCOPH Dr. Adhikari was also involved (Co-I) with two DoD-DTRA and U.S. Office of Naval Research funded projects on inactivation of hazardous microorganisms. He has provided peer-review service to numerous national and international journals and participated in several national and international research grant review panels of CDC (NIOSH), NIH (NIEHS and NIAID), NSF, The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO), Natural Environment Research Council, U.K., Estonian Research Council, Estonia, and WorkSafeBC (Workers Compensation Board of British Columbia), Canada.
Disciplines: Environmental Health Sciences
Teaching interests
Environmental Health Sciences, Air Quality, Environmental Exposure and Impact assessment, Occupational Health and Hygiene
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Education/Academic qualification
Postdoctoral Training in Environmental and Occupational Hygiene, University of Cincinnati
2000 → 2005
Ph.D. in Science (Environmental Microbiology), Jadavpur University
2001 → …
Disciplines
- Environmental Health
- Environmental Microbiology and Microbial Ecology
Research Interests
- Biodefense
- Environmental Microbiology
- Environmental Health
- Air Quality
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land
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Projects/Grants
- 14 Finished
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Savannah Port Study Air Quality Monitoring
Afriyie-Gyawu (CoI) & Adhikari, A. (CoPI)
Friends of the Earth (Foundation)
01/1/19 → 01/1/20
Project: Research
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A Pilot Study on Nanoparticle Levels and Field Evaluation of N95 Respirator Masks in Construction Sites
Adhikari, A. (PI), Mitra, A. (CoI) & Rashidi, A. (CoI)
The Center for Construction Research and Training
01/1/17 → 01/1/17
Project: Research
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Traffic-Related Air Pollutants and Respiratory Tract Microbiome in Children
Adhikari, A. (PI) & Reponen, T. (CoI)
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
01/1/15 → 01/1/18
Project: Research
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Air quality surveillance through time-series forecasting: a comparative SARIMA analysis of NO2 and SO2 in Baltimore and New York
Thapa, S., Alliu, I. & Adhikari, A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Environmental Health Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Emission Characterization of Synthetic and Natural Candles in a Residential Environment
Crunkelton, D., Ilie, M., Seybold, D., Soo, J. C. & Adhikari, A., May 2026, In: Atmosphere. 17, 5, 515.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Serum PFAS concentrations and circulating vitamin D in U.S. children: evidence of a paradox
Soo, J. C., Barrett, K., Kengne, F. B., Adhikari, A., Wei, Y. & Zhang, J., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Pediatric Research.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The associations between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure and low body height and weight of US children—a revisitation of 2013–2014 NHANES biospecimen data
Soo, J. C., Mbadu, S. N., Adhikari, A., Wei, Y. & Zhang, J., May 2026, In: Environmental Science and Pollution Research. 33, 19, p. 9465-9478 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessment of Mold-Specific Volatile Organic Compounds and Molds Using Sorbent Tubes and a CDC/NIOSH-Developed Tool in Homes Affected by Hurricane Ian
Adhikari, A., Jegede, O., Ezeamii, V. C., Ayo-Farai, O., Savarese, M. & Gupta, J., Oct 8 2025, In: Applied Sciences (Switzerland). 15, 19, 10805.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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