Kamran Ansari

Physical Research Laboratory

Papers

5

Total Citations

89

H-Index

3

About

Kamran Ansari’s research centers on atmospheric aerosol characterization, radiative forcing, and the interplay between natural and anthropogenic emissions over South Asia and globally. His major contributions lie in integrating ground-based AERONET observations with advanced model simulations (MERRA-2, CAMS) to unravel the optical and physical properties of aerosols, particularly over the Indo-Gangetic Plain—a critical region for air quality and climate. Ansari’s work on absorbing aerosol types (e.g., black carbon, dust) has advanced understanding of their direct radiative effects, with key studies accumulating over 80 citations collectively. Notably, his 2022 study on aerosol characteristics over the Indo-Gangetic Plain (36 citations) and his 2024 global insights into absorption characteristics highlight his ability to bridge local observations with large-scale climate implications. He also contributed to COVID-19 lockdown research, quantifying how emission reductions altered aerosol optical depth. Ansari’s systematic use of multi-platform data (AERONET, satellites, models) provides a robust framework for assessing aerosol impacts on climate and health, making his work essential for students and researchers tackling aerosol–radiation interactions in rapidly developing regions.

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3
H-Index
5
Papers
89
Total Citations
18
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Aerosol characteristics over Indo-Gangetic Plain from ground-based AERONET and MERRA-2/CAMS model simulations
36 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (3 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 1
🏛 Institutions: Physical Research Laboratory

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