Anin Puthukkudy
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Anin Puthukkudy is a leading figure in atmospheric remote sensing, specializing in the retrieval of aerosol and cloud properties through multi-angle polarimetric (MAP) imaging. His major contributions center on the development and application of the Airborne Hyper-Angular Rainbow Polarimeter (AirHARP), an advanced aircraft instrument capable of capturing 60 unique viewing angles along a single track. Puthukkudy’s work has been pivotal in demonstrating how hyper-angular polarimetry can unlock detailed microphysical and optical parameters of aerosols—tiny particles that influence climate, air quality, and weather. His most-cited paper, detailing AirHARP retrievals during the 2017 ACEPOL campaign, has garnered over 50 citations, underscoring its impact on the field. By advancing the science of aerosol characterization from airborne platforms, Puthukkudy has laid critical groundwork for future satellite missions, such as NASA’s PACE, which rely on polarimetric data to improve climate models and environmental monitoring. His research bridges cutting-edge instrumentation with practical atmospheric science, making him a key contributor to our understanding of Earth’s complex aerosol systems.
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