Mohsin Jamil Butt

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Mohsin Jamil Butt is a leading researcher in atmospheric science, with a primary focus on aerosol climatology and dust storm dynamics. His work centers on understanding the complex role of aerosols—both natural and anthropogenic—as major climate-forcing parameters, particularly over arid and semi-arid regions. Dr. Butt's major contributions include the rigorous evaluation of reanalysis datasets, such as his 2023 study on MERRA-2 data for aerosol patterns over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which has garnered 14 citations for its critical insights into Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) distribution. He further advanced the field by classifying aerosol types and establishing their climatology over the global Dust Belt, a study cited 11 times for its impact on quantifying regional climate effects. Most recently, Dr. Butt developed the Global Dust Detection Index (GDDI) for operational sand and dust storm monitoring, a 2024 achievement with 6 citations that offers a practical tool for environmental management. His research bridges the gap between complex climate modeling and real-world application, making him a key figure in understanding how aerosols influence both regional climate and global radiative forcing.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Evaluation of MERRA-2 data for aerosols patterns over the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

   14 citations · 2023
2. 2
   Aerosol Types and Their Climatology over the Dust Belt Region

   11 citations · 2023
3. 3
   Application of global dust detection index (GDDI) for sand and dust storm monitoring over Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

   6 citations · 2024

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