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Kerstin Stebel is a leading atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on aerosol remote sensing, satellite validation, and the characterization of aerosol optical properties in the Arctic and sub-Arctic regions. Her major contributions include advancing the evaluation of pixel-level uncertainty estimates in satellite aerosol optical depth (AOD) data, as highlighted in her highly cited 2020 review paper (126 citations), which provides a critical framework for improving the reliability of satellite-derived aerosol products. Stebel has also conducted foundational work on aerosol properties at high latitudes, notably through long-term sun photometer measurements at the ALOMAR observatory in Andenes, Norway (69°N), and comparisons with Svalbard stations, revealing key insights into Arctic aerosol variability. Her validation studies of SEVIRI and MODIS AOD products over Central and Eastern Europe further demonstrate her impact on regional air quality monitoring. With a career spanning over a decade of Arctic aerosol research, Stebel’s work is essential for understanding aerosol-climate interactions in pristine environments and for enhancing the accuracy of satellite retrievals used by the global climate and air quality communities.