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P. Ausset is a leading figure in atmospheric chemistry and aerosol science, with a primary focus on the physical and chemical characterization of mineral dust. Her most impactful work stems from the African Monsoon Multidisciplinary Analysis (AMMA) project, where she played a key role in the Dust and Biomass-Burning Experiment (DABEX) field campaign in Niger. In her highly cited 2008 study (200 citations), Ausset provided a groundbreaking in-situ analysis of mineral dust aerosols collected onboard the FAAM BAe-146 research aircraft. She meticulously documented the size distribution, morphology, and elemental composition of individual dust particles during the winter of 2006. This work was pivotal in establishing the baseline properties of Saharan dust, directly informing climate models on how these particles scatter and absorb solar radiation. By linking particle shape and composition to their atmospheric lifetime and radiative effects, Ausset’s research has become a cornerstone for understanding the transport and climate impact of African dust plumes, making her a critical contributor to global aerosol science.
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