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Yinon Rudich is a leading atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on the chemical and physical properties of aerosols and their profound impacts on climate, air quality, and human health. A central figure in the SPARTAN (Surface PARTiculate mAtter Network) project, Rudich led a landmark 2016 study that provided the first global, ground-based characterization of PM₂.₅ chemical composition, revealing critical insights into major ions and trace elements across diverse urban and rural sites. This highly influential work, with 191 citations, has become a cornerstone for global aerosol research. Rudich has also made significant contributions to understanding the radiative effects of absorbing aerosols, particularly over the climatically sensitive eastern Mediterranean basin, using a combination of satellite observations, ground-based AERONET data, and radiative transfer models. His work on the co-variability of smoke and fire in the Amazon basin further demonstrates his broad expertise in aerosol-climate interactions. With a career spanning foundational network leadership and cutting-edge modeling improvements—including recent work refining mineral dust representation in the GEOS-Chem model—Rudich’s research is essential for improving climate predictions and assessing aerosol health impacts worldwide.