Atiim Project
Health
We explore how airborne particles and pollen influence human well-being, uncovering vital links between air quality, allergies, climate variations, and overall respiratory health.
Air, pollen & pollution
We study pollen behavior and atmospheric pollutants to understand how natural and human factors interact, shaping the air we breathe and the balance of our environment.
Atmospheric Observation
Capturing Pollen, Understanding the Air
Our instruments collect and analyze pollen and airborne particles to uncover how the atmosphere connects to human health and environmental balance.
Scientific Collaboration
We work with
High-Technology
Pollen Sensor
We use cutting-edge technology to capture airborne
particles and analyze atmospheric aerosols and bioaerosols.
Pollen Collector
This volumetric pollen collector operates at 10 L/min, sampling around 0.6 m³ of air per hour (≈14.4 m³/day).
Smart and Reliable Design
The silicone-coated tape advances at 2 mm per hour, completing one full drum revolution in 7 days. After each cycle, the tape is removed, segmented into daily strips, and analyzed microscopically for pollen and other particles.
Days per
sampling cycle
Countries employing Hirst-type samplers in aerobiological networks
Liters of air sampled every week for pollen and aerosol analysis.
Training and Collaboration
Researchers from South America are learning from the University of Granada team how to operate the pollen collector, strengthening technical capacity and harmonizing data collection within the ATIIM network.
Training & Collaboration – Facultad de Ciencias
Knowledge Exchange
Multidisciplinary Team
International Exchange
Knowledge Sharing
Mutual Learning
Field Training
Hands-on learning in pollen collector operation
ATIIM researchers took part in a practical field training to learn how to operate the pollen collector, understand its working principles, and perform the replacement of the silicone band — the component responsible for capturing and storing pollen samples.
Our Team of Experts
Researchers Behind the ATIIM Project
Gregori Moreira
PhD from the Universities of São Paulo (Brazil) and Granada (Spain), specialist in Remote Sensing of the Planetary Boundary Layer and the use of AI in climate studies.
Cynthia Luz
Biologist and PhD in Geological Sciences, Scientific Researcher in Palynology focused on Aeropalynology, Melissopalynology, Palynotaxonomy and Quaternary palynology. Coordinates pollen and spore analyses to assess their dynamics and environmental impacts in São Paulo.
Paloma Cariñanos
PhD in Biological Sciences and Full Professor of Botany at the University of Granada. Specialist in Aerobiology, allergenic characterization of urban trees, valuation of ecosystem services, biological air quality, and the impact of pollen allergens on health.
Marlon Puig
Medical Doc. specialized in Preventive and Social Medicine / Public Health, with focus on Environmental Medicine, Epidemiology, and Medical Anthropology. Master in Women’s Health (University of Havana) and pursuing a Master’s in Scientific Evidence in Health (FACSETE, Brazil).
Juan Luis G. Rascado
Full Professor of Applied Physics at the University of Granada. Specialist in aerosol physics and remote sensing, with over 20 years of experience.
Henrique Aveiro
Responsible for storing, processing, and intelligently integrating ATIIM data, transforming them into APIs and scientific platforms that bridge research with society and the global community.
Andrés Vélez-Pereira
Andrés M. Vélez Pereira, PhD in Environmental Science and Technology. His research focuses on aerobiology and air quality, exploring the dynamics of bioaerosols, atmospheric particles, and their implications for health and the environment.
Collaborative Network
Red Española de Aerobiología (REA)
Get to know the REA, the Spanish Aerobiology Network at the University of Córdoba, a global reference in pollen and spore monitoring, standardizing methods and fostering collaboration between Europe and South America.
Standardized
Methodology
Knowledge
Exchange
Reference
Database
Trusted
Collaboration
Gallery
Scientific Training and Collaboration in Action
A selection of moments from the ATIIM project — from field and laboratory training to lectures that unite researchers from South America and the University of Granada in the study of atmospheric pollen and public health.
Training Sessions and Workshops
Microscopic identification of pollen collected on the silicone band.
Dr. Cynthia presents pollen diversity and allergenic species.
