Its foremost targets are:

• Discussion of the state-of-the-art of science and technology on sources, transformation and impact of particulate matter on health
• Identification of knowledge gaps and the implications for R&D
• Drafting of scientific and technical statements on the human health and environmental relevance of particulate matter
• Discussion of reduction measures
• Assessment of regulatory measures to prevent particulate matter

Chair: Prof. Dr. Reinhard Zellner, Universität Duisburg-Essen	Vice Chair: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Gerhard Schmidt, Institut für Energie- & Umwelttechnik e.V., Duisburg