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S. M. Sakerin is a leading figure in atmospheric aerosol research, with a primary focus on the optical and microphysical properties of aerosols over the world’s oceans. His most significant contribution is the development and coordination of the Maritime Aerosol Network (MAN), a critical component of the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET). His seminal 2009 paper on this topic, which has garnered 379 citations, established the methodology for deploying handheld Microtops Sun photometers on ships, enabling the first systematic, global-scale characterization of marine aerosols. This work provided an invaluable, long-term dataset for validating satellite retrievals and climate models over remote ocean regions. Beyond this landmark achievement, Sakerin’s research has extensively documented aerosol variability across the Atlantic, Pacific, and Arctic basins, often focusing on the transport of continental pollution and dust. His sustained efforts have made him a key contributor to our understanding of how aerosols influence the Earth’s radiation budget, particularly in the challenging and under-sampled marine environment.