Nimmi Sharma

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Nimmi Sharma is an atmospheric scientist whose work bridges innovative instrumentation and coastal aerosol dynamics. Her research centers on profiling aerosol properties in the marine boundary layer, with a particular focus on coastal environments where land-sea interactions shape particle distributions. Her most cited paper, "Coastal Aerosol Profiling with a Camera Lidar and Nephelometer" (2010, 29 citations), demonstrates her pioneering use of a bistatic lidar system—a wide-angle camera paired with a vertically pointed 532 nm laser—to capture high-resolution aerosol profiles from the surface through the boundary layer. Conducted at the eastern tip of the Big Island of Hawaii, this work provided rare, detailed snapshots of coastal aerosol structure over two evenings, revealing how local meteorology and sea spray influence particle loading. By integrating camera lidar with nephelometer measurements, Sharma advanced a cost-effective, ground-based approach for studying aerosol optical properties, offering an alternative to traditional lidar systems. Her contributions are particularly valuable for understanding aerosol-cloud interactions and coastal air quality, and her methodological innovations continue to inspire researchers exploring boundary-layer processes with accessible, field-deployable tools.