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Fuyi Tan is a leading atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on aerosol optical properties, remote sensing, and the characterization of atmospheric particulates across Southeast Asia. Her major contributions include advancing the understanding of mesoscale aerosol processes through validation studies with the DRAGON (Distributed Regional Aerosol Gridded Observation Networks) initiative, which integrates data from the global AERONET program. Her highly cited 2018 overview of these networks (100 citations) has become a foundational reference for aerosol remote sensing. Tan also developed a novel method for determining aerosol types from AERONET data (36 citations), helping to reduce uncertainties in Earth’s radiation budget calculations. In her 2015 study on monsoonal variations in Peninsular Malaysia (18 citations), she pioneered an AOD-predicting model that overcomes cloud-cover limitations, enabling continuous aerosol monitoring using ground-based meteorological and air quality data. Her work is particularly notable for addressing the challenge of aerosol quantification in tropical, cloud-prone regions, providing critical insights for climate modeling and air quality management. Through her research, Tan has significantly advanced the application of remote sensing to characterize complex aerosol environments, making her a key figure in Southeast Asian atmospheric science.