Rudra P. Pokhrel
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Rudra P. Pokhrel is an atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on the radiative effects and climate impacts of brown carbon—a light-absorbing component of organic aerosol emitted from biomass and biofuel burning. His most cited work, "Radiative effect and climate impacts of brown carbon with the Community Atmosphere Model (CAM5)" (2018), has garnered 165 citations, highlighting its significance in advancing climate modeling. In this study, Pokhrel demonstrated that brown carbon can substantially absorb shortwave radiation, influencing Earth's energy balance and regional climate patterns. By integrating brown carbon into the widely used CAM5 model, he provided a more accurate representation of aerosol radiative forcing, addressing a critical gap in climate science. His contributions have deepened understanding of how organic aerosols from wildfires and agricultural burning affect atmospheric heating, cloud formation, and precipitation. Pokhrel’s work is instrumental for researchers studying aerosol-climate interactions, offering insights that improve predictions of future climate scenarios. His findings underscore the importance of accounting for brown carbon in global climate models, making his research a cornerstone for students and scientists exploring the complex role of aerosols in climate change.
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