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2,036
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About
Jhoon Kim is a leading atmospheric scientist whose research has profoundly advanced our understanding of aerosol properties and air quality monitoring across East Asia. His work centers on satellite-based aerosol remote sensing, aerosol optical depth (AOD) retrieval algorithms, and the intersection of aerosol science with public health concerns such as PM2.5 pollution. Kim is perhaps best known for developing the GOCI Yonsei Aerosol Retrieval (YAER) algorithm, a pioneering framework enabling hourly aerosol monitoring from geostationary orbit — a significant leap beyond the capabilities of polar-orbiting satellites. He extended this innovation to additional platforms, including the Advanced Himawari Imager and the Geostationary Environment Monitoring Spectrometer (GEMS), establishing a comprehensive geostationary aerosol observation network over Asia. His foundational 2010 paper characterizing aerosol types from AERONET sunphotometer measurements has accumulated over 315 citations, reflecting its enduring scientific value. Kim's contributions span instrument validation, aerosol-cloud interaction studies, and ground-level PM2.5 estimation, directly informing air quality policy in heavily polluted regions. His involvement in major international campaigns such as DRAGON and KORUS-AQ further underscores his role as a central figure in collaborative atmospheric science, with a cumulative citation record exceeding 1,100 across his most influential works.
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- 1Characteristics of aerosol types from AERONET sunphotometer measurements315 citations · 2010
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