Russell R. Dickerson
University of Maryland, College Park, National Institute of Meteorology
Papers
5
Total Citations
693
H-Index
4
About
Russell R. Dickerson is a leading atmospheric scientist whose research centers on aerosol optical properties, air quality, and their climatic and health impacts. His major contributions include pioneering the use of remote sensing and airborne in situ measurements to characterize aerosol types—such as mineral dust, pollution, and smoke—and their radiative forcing. His highly cited 2012 paper on AERONET aerosol absorption properties (478 citations) established a framework for classifying aerosol sources, improving satellite retrieval accuracy and climate model assessments. Dickerson also led the TIGERZ experiment (2011, 189 citations), revealing the severe aerosol loading over the Indo-Gangetic Plain and its implications for human health and regional climate. His work on the 2002 Canadian forest fire smoke episode demonstrated how smoke over haze affects the eastern U.S., blending satellite, surface, and aircraft data. With over 14,000 total citations, Dickerson’s research has advanced understanding of aerosol vertical structure and boundary layer dynamics, as seen in his recent 2024 study over the North China Plain. His achievements include leadership in major field campaigns and contributions to policy-relevant science on air quality and climate change.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5