Thierry Leblanc

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Thierry Leblanc is a leading figure in atmospheric lidar remote sensing, with a primary focus on the complex interplay between ozone and aerosols in the troposphere and stratosphere. His key research areas include the development and validation of advanced lidar techniques for profiling atmospheric constituents, with a particular emphasis on improving the accuracy of ozone retrievals by accounting for aerosol interference. His major contribution, exemplified in his highly cited 2020 paper "Evaluation of UV aerosol retrievals from an ozone lidar" (22 citations), is the creation of a robust algorithm that simultaneously retrieves aerosol properties from an ozone lidar, enabling a more precise understanding of ozone-aerosol correlations. This work is critical for correcting biases in long-term ozone records and for studying atmospheric chemistry-climate interactions. Beyond this, Leblanc is instrumental in the Network for the Detection of Atmospheric Composition Change (NDACC), where his leadership in standardizing lidar measurements has had a profound impact on the global atmospheric monitoring community. His work is essential for students and researchers seeking to unravel the complexities of air quality and climate forcing.