AQMesh is rooted in academia and innovation, becoming the first commercially available small sensor air quality monitoring system.
Following a MESSAGE project that ran from October 2006 to October 2009, the AQMesh small sensor system was created through a collaboration between AQMesh, Professor Rod Jones’ team at the University of Cambridge and the sensor manufacturer, Alphasense. This initial partnership was followed up with open, collaborative arrangements with many key institutions worldwide.
AQMesh has been featured in over 20 independent academic studies providing reliable data for air quality research in a variety of environments.
Each pod can be configured with up to 19 air quality measurements, including a wide selection of gases, particulate matter, temperature, pressure, humidity, and wind parameters. Choose the exact measurements you need—helping you manage project costs while capturing the specific data your research requires.
We provide responsive technical support to all users wherever your research takes you. Our team is available to assist throughout the duration of your project.
Researchers, academics and universities can rent air quality monitors for the duration of your project with the option to purchase later. If you decide to buy, we credit rental fees towards the final purchase price.
Our air quality monitors for researchers, academics and universities have been widely adopted by academic institutions in a diverse range of environmental and public health research. From urban pollution studies in the UK to volcanic emission monitoring in Central America, universities have utilised AQMesh for its compact design and reliable pollutant measurement capabilities. Below are several example research projects that highlight the versatility and scientific value of AQMesh in academic settings.
The University of Cambridge has been instrumental in the development and application of AQMesh technology. Their research has focused on real-time air quality monitoring, sensor calibration, and integration with air quality modelling.
This study deployed AQMesh pods in Lagos and Yaoundé to monitor air quality across informal outdoor exercise spaces. It identifies high pollution levels linked to regional dust transport and urban emissions, highlighting the need for long-term monitoring.
Researchers from the University of Leeds evaluated the effectiveness of low-cost air quality monitors for detecting volcanic emissions in Nicaragua. The study assessed the suitability of these sensors for continuous air-quality networks in challenging environments. The collaboration with AQMesh also led to the identification of ways to improve the equipment for monitoring volcanogenic pollution, which is significantly more corrosive than typical urban air pollution.
The University of York participated in the QUANT study, a comprehensive evaluation of commercial air quality sensors across multiple UK cities. The research aimed to assess sensor performance over a long-term period in urban environments.
This study examined air pollution levels at 12 schools in Newcastle upon Tyne during 2018–2019, finding that many exceeded UK and WHO air quality guidelines. Outlining the urgent need for evidence-based policies to reduce children’s exposure to harmful pollutants.
This study applied machine learning to air quality data from Kitchener, Ontario, collected before, during, and after COVID-19 lockdowns, revealing that while meteorological conditions were the most influential, statistically significant traffic-related variables also affected pollutant levels underscoring the need for continuous monitoring and data-driven policies in growing suburban areas.
