<div><p></p><p><i>Key Question: How to develop technologies to understand and solve a multi-scale global crisis resulting from rapid transmission of contagious respiratory viruses in pandemic phases?</i></p> <p>A two-pronged approach to optimize the existing solutions and combat the DIRECT and INDIRECT transmission of respiratory pathogens.</p> <p>• I. Optimization of multiple layers in a filter/ mask with physical – biochemical properties</p> <p>• II. Characterization of surfaces based on best parameters for disinfection using electrostatic deposition </p> <p> </p><br><p></p></div>