Jingyu Zeng

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Dr. Jingyu Zeng is a leading figure in satellite aerosol remote sensing, with a focused expertise on improving the accuracy of aerosol optical depth (AOD) retrievals over complex coastal environments. His seminal work, "Accuracy assessment of Aqua-MODIS aerosol optical depth over coastal regions: importance of quality flag and sea surface wind speed" (2012), has garnered 13 citations and remains a cornerstone for researchers navigating the challenges of coastal aerosol monitoring. In this study, Zeng demonstrated that standard MODIS algorithms, designed for open ocean or dark land, often fail in coastal zones due to mixed surface types and dynamic sea states. He introduced a critical framework that integrates quality flags and sea surface wind speed data to significantly enhance retrieval precision. This contribution has directly informed best practices for using satellite data in air quality and climate studies near coastlines, where anthropogenic aerosols are most concentrated. Zeng’s work is essential reading for students and scientists working on aerosol-climate interactions, satellite validation, and coastal environmental monitoring, establishing him as a key authority in refining remote sensing methodologies for these challenging regions.