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Dr. Lucia Mona is a leading atmospheric scientist whose research centers on the remote sensing of aerosols, with a particular focus on mineral dust and volcanic particles. Her major contributions lie in advancing the characterization of aerosol optical, microphysical, and geometrical properties through the synergy of ground-based lidar networks and satellite observations. Dr. Mona played a pivotal role in the EARLINET observations of the 14–22 May 2006 long-range dust transport event during SAMUM, which garnered over 63 citations and validated dust transport modeling. She also led groundbreaking work on the Eyjafjallajökull volcanic plume in 2010, using Raman lidar and sunphotometer synergy to retrieve aged particle properties. More recently, she has been instrumental in developing the MONARCH high-resolution dust reanalysis over Northern Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, a dataset with over 22 citations that is transforming our understanding of dust variability. Her leadership in the ACTRIS aerosol remote sensing component underscores her impact on European research infrastructure. With over 100 citations across her most cited works, Dr. Mona’s research is essential for improving aerosol transport models and climate assessments.