Michiel van Weele
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Michiel van Weele is a leading researcher in atmospheric physics, specializing in the validation and modeling of solar ultraviolet (UV) radiation and its effects on human health. His work focuses on bridging the gap between satellite-derived UV products and ground-based measurements to improve the accuracy of photobiological dose assessments. Van Weele’s most notable contribution is his rigorous cross-validation of TEMIS satellite UV products against NILU-UV ground-based measurements in Thessaloniki, Greece. This study, published in 2017 and garnering 49 citations, systematically evaluated three critical photobiological UV effective dose products: CIE erythemal UV (sunburn risk), vitamin D production, and DNA damage. By leveraging high-temporal-resolution surface spectral irradiance data, van Weele demonstrated the reliability and limitations of satellite models, providing essential corrections for public health and environmental monitoring. His work has significant implications for skin cancer prevention, vitamin D deficiency studies, and the development of more accurate UV forecasting tools. Van Weele’s research is instrumental for students and scientists working in atmospheric radiation, climate-health interactions, and satellite remote sensing validation.
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