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AIR ALLERGEN INTRODUCES ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

AFTER 5 YEARS IN THE MAKING

When we receive your air sample cassettes or surface sample tape/swabs, we remove the glass slide containing the air sample, and digitally scan it using whole slide image scanners that contain powerful microscope lenses.

This produces the digital images that we send to the AI.

Our AI then identifies and counts mold spores. We quantify air particulates. Our algorithms are taught using hundreds of thousands of images that industry experts have identified (it’s like having multiple mycologist experts analyzing every one of your samples).

Once these images are extracted, the AI algorithms classify the mold samples into different categories or species. This classification is typically based on a trained model that has learned to recognize patterns associated with different types of mold from over tens of thousands of customers.

One of our analysts then confirms the results and generates your report.

Air Allergen Artificial Intelligence analyzes 100% of samples in just minutes thanks to our AI algorithm over the past 5 years.

 

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COMPANY HISTORY

Air Allergen & Mold Testing Inc. grew from a 1999 project in Houma, Louisiana where employees of an insurance company sued the landlord alleging that mold in their work area was making them ill. Richard Johnson, the future founder of Air Allergen was asked to investigate the claim and offer an opinion as to its validity. As part of the investigation, legal and health considerations were studied, and samples were taken and analyzed. As a result of the analysis, the claims were believed to be unfounded, an opinion that was subsequently consistent with the court rulings.

Following this experience, a chance conversation with Monna Thompson, a friend of the founder with a degree in microbiology, resulted in the formation of Air Allergen & Mold Testing, Inc. to bring the information and sampling capability learned in Louisiana to Atlanta. Monna Thompson remained the primary employee until 2006, when she left to continue her education and Richard Johnson returned from serving FEMA and the State of Mississippi as the Mitigation Disaster Relief Center Coordinator following Hurricane Katrina.

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Who we are

MEET OUR TEAM

We at Air Allergen and Mold Testing believe that people-first focus shows up on the bottom line. Our leadership team is composed of individuals who have the hands-on experience required. Beyond their individual expertise, every team member possesses a flair for creative problem solving that helps us overcome challenges and deliver your project on time. Meet our – superhumans…

OWNER/PRESIDENT
Richard A. Johnson
  • Purdue University BSIE, Industrial Engineering, Statistics, Sciences
  • Member Georgia Healthy Homes Coalition
  • Member National Healthy Housing Learning Community
  • Member Georgia Department of Health Asthma Advisory Board
  • Co-Chair Asthma Improvement and Reduction Coalition
  • Certified Turnaround Professional
  • Atlanta Chapter Institute of Management Consultants
  • Board of Directors Hospitality International

Master’s degree in Mycology. Accomplished Laboratory Director with over 20 years of experience in environmental analysis supported by numberous certifications in the related field. Committed to advancing environmental health and safety through rigorous testing and accurate reporting implementing quality assurance protocols and improvement initiatives.

Manager of laboratory accreditation requirements ISO 17025. Cum Laude graduate from Georgia State University with Bachelor of Science in Public Health. Interned researching the link between particulate matter / mold in the air and various health outcomes and related healthcare costs. Receives and prepares AI whole slide images.

Maximizes productivity and product quality. Interprets environmental laboratory results into written reports for customers. Develops and improves technical products.

Effective sales team providing customers with solutions to indoor air quality concerns. Bachelors in accounting and human resources.