Papers
7
Total Citations
550
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About
Thomas Trautmann is a researcher whose work spans two distinct but impactful scientific domains: atmospheric aerosol physics and nuclear fusion diagnostics. He is perhaps best known for his substantial contributions to understanding aerosol optical and radiative properties in South Asia and the Middle East, with particular focus on densely populated urban environments. His studies on mega-cities such as Karachi and Lahore have provided critical insights into how aerosol concentrations influence radiative forcing and regional climate, collectively amassing over 500 citations and establishing him as a key voice in South Asian atmospheric science. His 2014 investigation into dust storm-driven aerosol changes across the Middle East and Southwest Asia (182 citations) further demonstrates his breadth across climatologically sensitive regions. Notably, Trautmann pioneered the first ground-based aerosol property retrievals in Karachi using optical particle counters, advancing in situ measurement methodologies in under-studied urban environments. In parallel, his technical contributions to ITER and ASDEX Upgrade bolometer diagnostics reflect a versatile scientific profile bridging environmental physics and cutting-edge fusion energy research, underscoring his capacity to contribute meaningfully across disciplines.
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- 2Aerosol optical properties and radiative forcing over mega-city Karachi175 citations · 2011
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- 7Automated in situ line of sight calibration of ASDEX Upgrade bolometers3 citations · 2014