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Zak Kipling is a leading atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on aerosol modeling, multi-model ensemble forecasting, and the climatic impacts of atmospheric particles. He is a key contributor to the International Cooperative for Aerosol Prediction (ICAP), where his 2019 paper on the global operational aerosol multi-model ensemble has garnered 153 citations, establishing a benchmark for aerosol forecasting. Kipling’s work on Arctic aerosol optical depth (AOD) provides critical baselines for understanding pollution transport and biomass burning impacts in the rapidly changing Arctic, with his 2022 study cited 51 times. He has also advanced the understanding of aerosol–climate interactions by revisiting the relationship between African dust and Atlantic tropical cyclone activity, using innovative aerosol reanalyses. Additionally, Kipling has played a central role in the AeroCom initiative, evaluating global model biases in biomass burning regions and aerosol absorption, with his multi-model evaluations informing model improvements. His research bridges observations and modeling, offering essential insights for climate prediction and air quality management.