Amod K. Pokhrel
Berkeley Public Health Division, University of California, Berkeley
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About
Dr. Amod K. Pokhrel is an atmospheric scientist whose research centers on aerosol climatology, long-range aerosol transport, and the optical properties of atmospheric particles in the Himalayan region. His major contributions include a comprehensive eight-year analysis (2010–2018) of aerosol optical depth, single scattering albedo, and absorption aerosol optical depth over Pokhara, Nepal, using AERONET data—work that has been cited 13 times and provides critical insights into regional aerosol dynamics and their climatic implications. He further refined this understanding through a detailed 2017 study of Aerosol Optical Depth and Ångström exponents, revealing seasonal variability and the dominance of fine-mode particles. With a total of 18 citations across his most-cited papers, Dr. Pokhrel’s research is foundational for understanding how local emissions and transboundary pollution affect air quality and radiative forcing in the sensitive Hindu Kush-Himalaya region. His work is notable for establishing one of the first long-term aerosol datasets for Pokhara, a key site for studying the interplay between urban aerosols and high-altitude environments.
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