Yueming Dong

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Yueming Dong is a leading researcher in atmospheric science, specializing in aerosol remote sensing and long-term climate trends. Her work focuses on understanding how changes in aerosol composition—driven by rapid industrialization and policy shifts—affect satellite retrievals and climate models. Dong's most-cited study, "Long-term trends in aerosol properties derived from AERONET measurements" (2025, 17 citations), provides a comprehensive analysis of two decades of ground-based observations, revealing significant shifts in aerosol concentrations and types, particularly over developing nations. This work is foundational for tracking the effectiveness of air quality policies. Her 2024 paper, "Long-Term Trends in Aerosol Single Scattering Albedo Cause Bias in MODIS Aerosol Optical Depth Trends" (6 citations), identifies a critical flaw in satellite-based monitoring: as aerosol compositions change, the single scattering albedo (SSA) evolves, introducing systematic biases in MODIS aerosol optical depth (AOD) trends. By quantifying this bias, Dong has improved the accuracy of satellite-derived climate data, directly impacting global warming assessments and health exposure studies. Her research bridges ground-based and satellite observations, offering essential corrections for long-term environmental monitoring. Dong’s work is widely cited by climate modelers and remote sensing scientists, cementing her role in advancing our understanding of aerosol-driven climate forcing.