Senior Scientist & Virologist, Airmid Healthgroup
Dr. Mariarita Arenella is a highly experienced virologist and the Senior Scientist at Airmid Healthgroup, where she leads advanced research in infectious airborne pathogens and bioaerosol science. With a PhD in Virology and a strong academic and industry background, Dr. Mariarita Arenella is at the forefront of studies that examine how viruses behave, survive, and spread in indoor environments.
Her work is pivotal in developing and validating test methodologies for airborne viral transmission, supporting the creation of healthier indoor spaces in sectors ranging from healthcare to consumer products. Dr. Arenella’s expertise has contributed to peer-reviewed publications, global standards development, and collaborative research initiatives with regulatory and commercial partners.
At Airmid Healthgroup, Dr. Mariarita Arenella plays a critical role in ensuring scientific excellence across a range of laboratory-based and field-based studies. She is especially focused on virus aerosolisation, survivability, decontamination, and mitigation technologies, helping clients understand real-world performance of air purification, ventilation, and surface protection technologies.
Dr. Mariarita Arenella: Areas of Expertise
- Virology and microbiology
- Bioaerosol chamber studies
- Viral inactivation and transmission pathways
- Indoor environmental quality (IEQ)
- Regulatory science and method validation
Dr Arenella was interviewed by The Irish Times for the very popular column ‘New to the Parish’. Originally hailing from Italy, she had some interesting thoughts about her experiences in Ireland!
You can read the article in full here. This article originally appeared in the Irish Times and online on www.irishtimes.com.
Education
- The University of Pisa, formally established in 1343, is one of the oldest universities in the world https://www.unipi.it
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore; With its 5 campuses, its 12 faculties and around 40,000 students, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore is the most important Catholic higher education institution in Europe; https://www.unicatt.it
- The University of Florence is one of the largest and most productive public research systems in Italy.https://www.unifi.it/it
Related Case Studies
Air Sniper’s Germicidal UVGI Technology – Advancing Indoor Air Quality
Airmid Healthgroup conducted controlled chamber studies to validate Air Sniper’s UVGI technology, demonstrating significant reductions in airborne viruses. This aligns with Dr. Arenella’s expertise in airborne pathogen mitigation.
Fellowes AeraMax™ Air Purifiers – Validated for Healthier Indoor Air
This study involved rigorous testing of air purifiers for their effectiveness against airborne influenza and cold viruses, directly relating to Dr. Arenella’s focus on virus aerosolisation and indoor air quality.
APCO Air Purifier Validated by Airmid Healthgroup
Airmid validated the APCO Air Purifier’s ability to reduce airborne bacteria and viruses, showcasing the practical impact of virology research in improving indoor environments.
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