Priyanka Gounder
Technical Content Writer - Oizom
Education
B.E Environmental Engineering (2021-2025), L.D College of Engineering
Expertise
Environment Monitoring, Science Communications
About
Hello all, I am Priyanka Gounder, currently working as a Technical Content Writer at Oizom a company committed to making environmental monitoring smarter and more accessible.
I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering (2021–2025), where I began my journey by exploring the connections between our environment, technology, and society. Over time, I’ve grown increasingly interested in how air quality and sustainability intersect with broader real-world challenges.
At Oizom, I contribute to the creation of blogs, research and technical content, social media features, and LinkedIn articles that aim to make environmental topics more relatable and understandable.
Whether it’s sharing practical use cases or writing myth-busting content, I enjoy communicating ideas in a conversational and simplified tone that speaks to both technical and non-technical readers.
Although I’m at the beginning of my journey here, I look forward to growing as a science communicator, bridging the gap between complex data and everyday understanding.
I’m always open to connecting with researchers, professors, and professionals working toward environmental awareness and air quality improvement. Let’s collaborate in building a more informed and sustainable future.
Recent Contributions
EPA Dust Control
EPA dust control goes beyond water suppression and visual inspections. A compliant fugitive dust programme combines source identification, real-time PM10 and PM2.5 monitoring, weather-responsive controls, documented recordkeeping, and site-specific suppression measures to demonstrate measurable compliance with regulatory requirements.
Priyanka Gounder
6/08/26
Calibration in Air Monitoring: Why It Matters for Compliance
Learn why calibration in air monitoring is essential for accurate data, regulatory compliance, and reliable decision-making. Explore factory vs. field calibration, co-location studies, sensor drift, and industry best practices.
Priyanka Gounder
29/07/26
Beyond PM2.5 and PM10: Understanding PM4.25 in Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
Between PM2.5 and PM10 lies a particle fraction your sensor captures, which regulators haven't yet defined. PM4.25 is technically real, but the health science is still catching up.
Priyanka Gounder
20/07/26
EPA Certification for Air Quality Sensors: A Complete Guide
Confused by ‘EPA certified’ claims? Learn what EPA compliance actually means, how air quality monitoring devices are evaluated, and what to look for when assessing sensor performance.
Priyanka Gounder
15/07/26
Respirable Crystalline Silica Monitoring: Why PM4 Matters More Than PM2.5 on Construction Sites
Respirable crystalline silica is the most dangerous dust on construction sites and the most incorrectly monitored. Most teams measure PM2.5 and assume it covers silica. It doesn't. Here's what actually does.
Priyanka Gounder
7/07/26
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