Sandia Labs FY21 LDRD Annual Report

FY21 ANNUAL REPORT

Hispanic Engineering National Achievement Award Michael Omana , a mechanical engineer and aerosol and filtration scientist, was named a 2021 Most Promising Scientist, Masters. Omana spent the past year-plus serving as an aerosol and filtration science subject matter expert for numerous COVID-19 response efforts, including working with a team who developed a disposable respirator early in the pandemic made from materials not already used in the supply stream to sidestep the shortage of medical-grade personal protective equipment available to healthcare workers. Additional work in mask development yielded a reusable respirator that filters both inhaled and exhaled air with easily replaced N95 filter material stored inside two disc-shaped cases, protecting wearers and patients. Omana recently concluded a three-year LDRD using his expertise in aerosols.

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