Hosein Foroutan

Accuracy of commercial pollen forecasts in the United States

Approximately 80 million Americans suffer from seasonal pollen allergies, and many rely on commercial pollen forecasts to guide exposure reduction and medication timing. However, these forecasts are proprietary, and their accuracy has never been comprehensively evaluated. Here, w...

Real-World Emission Dynamics of Tire and Road Wear Particles: Impacts of Micro-Driving Behaviors and Roadway Characteristics

Abstract With the decline of exhaust emissions, non-exhaust sources─particularly tire and road wear particles (TRWP)─have emerged as a dominant contributor to vehicular pollution. This concern is amplified by projections indicating substantial increases in TRWP emissions due to t...