A Multidisciplinary Workshop
Advancing understanding of infection transmission in indoor environments and exploring practical strategies to create more resilient spaces.
Registration Open
Now – 31st March 2026
Abstract Submission
Deadline: 15th March 2026
Workshop Date
22nd April 2026
This one-day workshop brings together researchers from diverse disciplines and career stages to explore the multifaceted topic of indoor infection risk. Registration is free, and we especially encourage participation from early career researchers.
Through a combination of contributed talks and poster sessions, participants will have the opportunity to present their latest work, exchange ideas, and engage in cross-disciplinary discussion about different challenges in the field.
The event aims to foster collaboration, highlight emerging research, and support a holistic approach to studying and mitigating infection risks in indoor settings.
We encourage participants to present work in the following topics:
Morning Session • 10:30am
Reader in Applied Mathematics, Cardiff University
Dr Woolley studied mathematics at University of Oxford between 2004-2017. His doctorate focused on understanding pattern formation behind fish spots and zebra stripes. Alongside this research, he now investigates airborne disease spread in small-scale settings.
Afternoon Session • 13:45pm
Senior Scientist, Dstl
Dr Miller is a Senior Scientist at Dstl with a focus on ventilation, dispersion, and fluid dynamics. Since the onset of the pandemic, he has focused on mitigating transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in indoor environments through Dstl's contribution to the TRACK and NCS PROTECT projects.
Schedule may change subject to the number of participants
Registration
Arrival and check-in
Welcome
Opening remarks and introductions
Invited Speaker: Dr Thomas Woolley
Keynote presentation
Short Break
Refreshments
Contributed Talks
3 × 20-minute presentations
Poster Session with Lunch
Maths Research Deck – Food and refreshments provided
Invited Speaker: Dr Daniel Miller
Keynote presentation
Contributed Talk
1 × 20-minute presentation
Open Discussion & Snacks
Closing Remarks
Summary and next steps
Bursaries of up to £100 are available for travel and accommodation support.
Priority given to active participants and early career researchers (without existing financial support, e.g., grant-funded PhD).
You can request a bursary on the registration form.
MALL, School of Mathematics
University of Leeds
Woodhouse
Leeds
LS2 9JT
For general enquiries, please contact:
Xiaoxuan Qin
ml202xq@leeds.ac.ukMarcus Marshall
ll17mjm@leeds.ac.ukOn behalf of the Healthy Buildings Network
We look forward to welcoming researchers from across disciplines for a day of collaboration, discussion, and discovery.