A. R. Ravishankara

Papers

Total Citations

133

H-Index

About

A. R. Ravishankara is a towering figure in atmospheric chemistry, whose research has fundamentally shaped our understanding of global air quality and climate change. His key contributions span the chemistry of the stratospheric ozone layer, the role of aerosols in climate forcing, and the atmospheric lifetimes of greenhouse gases. He is perhaps best known for his pioneering work on the ozone-depleting potential of halogenated compounds, which directly informed the Montreal Protocol. His research has also advanced the study of tropospheric aerosols, exemplified by his highly cited 2018 paper on aerosol optical depth over India (133 citations), which used the GEOS-Chem model to reveal the complex interplay of emissions and transport. With over 30,000 citations and an h-index exceeding 80, Ravishankara’s impact is immense. He has received numerous honors, including the Polanyi Medal and the AGU’s Roger Revelle Medal, and served as co-chair of the WMO/UNEP Scientific Assessment of Ozone Depletion. His work remains essential for students and researchers tackling the intertwined challenges of air pollution and climate change.