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COVID-19: A Call for Physical Scientists and Engineers.
Haiyue Huang1, Chunhai Fan2,3, Min Li4
1Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States.
ACS Nano
|April 9, 2020
Summary
Physical sciences and engineering can help combat infectious respiratory diseases like COVID-19. This perspective translates clinical insights into engineering challenges, fostering interdisciplinary research for public health solutions.
Area of Science:
- Interdisciplinary science
- Physical sciences and engineering
- Public health
Background:
- The COVID-19 pandemic highlights global challenges transcending academic boundaries.
- Public health and healthcare workers are critical in disease containment.
- Biological responses to viral infections present opportunities for physical sciences and engineering intervention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To translate infectious respiratory disease and virus basics into physical sciences and engineering intuitions.
- To identify research needs and hypotheses based on clinical experiences.
- To encourage physical sciences and engineering researchers to collaborate on user-centered solutions.
Main Methods:
- Converting principles of infectious respiratory diseases and viruses into physical sciences and engineering concepts.
- Identifying research questions and needs from clinicians' perspectives.
- Presenting examples of potential research areas for physical sciences and engineering.
Main Results:
- Established a framework for understanding infectious respiratory diseases through a physical sciences and engineering lens.
- Highlighted specific research questions and needs identified by healthcare professionals.
- Provided a foundation for interdisciplinary collaboration between engineers, scientists, and healthcare providers.
Conclusions:
- Physical sciences and engineering have a crucial role in addressing infectious respiratory disease challenges.
- Proactive research and collaboration are needed to develop innovative solutions.
- Translating clinical insights into engineering problems can lead to effective public health strategies.
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