Prodromos Zanis

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Prodromos Zanis is a leading atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on the complex interactions between aerosols, climate, and air quality, with a particular emphasis on the Eastern Mediterranean region. His work has significantly advanced our understanding of how different aerosol types—from desert dust to anthropogenic pollutants—contribute to aerosol optical depth (AOD) and influence regional climate dynamics. Zanis’s highly cited 2016 study, with over 100 citations, provided a groundbreaking spatiotemporal analysis of aerosol variability using MODIS satellite data, revealing the dominant role of natural and anthropogenic sources in shaping the region’s atmospheric composition. Beyond this, his research has explored the impacts of climate change on extreme weather events, atmospheric circulation, and air pollution transport, making him a key figure in linking local emissions to global climate processes. With a career marked by numerous high-impact publications and international collaborations, Zanis has become a trusted voice in environmental science, offering critical insights that inform policy and mitigation strategies for one of the world’s most aerosol-affected regions.