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Samuel LeBlanc is an atmospheric scientist whose research centers on the complex interactions between aerosols, clouds, and climate, with a particular focus on airborne observations and remote sensing. His major contributions include advancing our understanding of aerosol optical properties and their spatial variability, as demonstrated in his highly cited 2021 study on aerosol variations over the Korean peninsula during the KORUS-AQ campaign (28 citations). This work, alongside his 2022 analysis showing that aerosol optical depths are more spatially self-consistent than intensive properties, has provided critical insights for improving climate and air quality models. LeBlanc has also made significant strides in retrieving UV-Vis spectral single-scattering albedo of absorbing aerosols above clouds, a challenging measurement that is essential for quantifying aerosol-cloud radiative effects. His research, which leverages data from major field campaigns and satellite sensors like those from the ORACLES and A-train missions, directly addresses the pressing need to reduce uncertainties in aerosol radiative forcing. Through his work, LeBlanc is helping to unravel the complex microphysical and optical processes that govern the aerosol-cloud system, ultimately contributing to more accurate climate predictions.