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Nicola Spinelli is a leading figure in atmospheric aerosol research, specializing in the long-range transport of mineral dust and its impact on European air quality. His work is central to understanding Saharan dust events, employing a sophisticated array of ground-based, airborne, and space-borne lidar systems. Spinelli’s major contributions include the detailed characterization of dust plume geometrical and optical properties, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2008 study (63 citations) from the SAMUM 2006 campaign. This work validated dust transport models by integrating Raman lidar and AERONET Sun photometer data. He further advanced the field with a comprehensive spatio-temporal monitoring study (2017, 20 citations) during the ADRIMED/ChArMEx campaign, which tracked a moderate Saharan dust event across southern Europe using a multi-platform lidar approach. By pioneering these integrated observational strategies, Spinelli has provided critical data for improving climate and air quality models, solidifying his reputation as a key contributor to the European Aerosol Research Lidar Network (EARLINET) and a vital voice in the study of atmospheric particulate matter.
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