E. J. Jensen
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E. J. Jensen is a leading atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on cloud physics, aerosol-cloud interactions, and the role of ice clouds in Earth’s radiation budget. A central figure in airborne field campaigns, Jensen has advanced our understanding of how clouds and atmospheric composition couple to influence climate. His most cited work—the 2016 overview of the SEAC⁴RS field mission (236 citations)—showcases his leadership in orchestrating the most comprehensive airborne payload of its time, which probed emissions, atmospheric chemistry, and cloud processes over the U.S. This mission yielded critical insights into how pollution and natural emissions shape cloud properties and radiative forcing. Jensen’s broader contributions include pioneering studies on cirrus cloud formation, ice nucleation, and the microphysical processes that govern cloud lifetime and coverage. His research has been instrumental in improving climate model representations of high-altitude clouds, with hundreds of citations reflecting its impact on both observational and modeling communities. Through his work with NASA and major field campaigns, Jensen has shaped our understanding of the delicate feedbacks between clouds, aerosols, and climate change.
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