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Paul Ginoux

Paul Ginoux

Physical Scientist

Atmospheric Physics, Chemistry  and Climate Group

Phone: (609) 987-5071

Fax: (609) 987-5065

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My research involves the development and application of aerosols modeling to better understand their direct and indirect effects on climate. My current work includes the implementation of on-line aerosols in the GFDL coupled models, and its evaluation by comparing aerosol properties with ground-based and satellite data. My current research is focusing on the interactions of aerosol with radiation, clouds, and vegetation.

I am currently working on the evaluation of the aerosol distribution and properties simulated by GFDL Coupled Models CM3 for IPCC AR5.

Research Activities

  • Study the aerosols direct and indirect effects on climate using GFDL climate model and observations.
  • Model development at GFDL: implementation of on-line aerosols in the GFDL Atmospheric Model (AM3), and its evaluation by comparing aerosol properties with ground-based and satellite data.
  • Inventory of Dust sources: development of global inventory of dust sources using satellite data. Participation to GEIA-ACCENT .
  • Intercomparison of Aerosol Models: Participation to AEROCOM

Service to profession

  • Organization of the 8th International AeroCom workshop at GFDL, October 5-7, 2009
  • Member of the GEWEX aerosol assessment report
  • Review manuscripts submitted for publication in peer reviewed journals
  • Review proposals submitted for funding for NASA, NOAA, NSF, National Research council of Canada and Taiwan.

Teaching Activities

  • Spring 2010 EEC Special topics: Aerosol modeling and observation
  • Spring 2008 AOS 580 Special topics : Aerosol, Cloud and Climate Change . The course is articulate around our present understanding of the effects of aerosols on climate which is synthesized in IPCC-IV Chapter 2 . The prerequisite is essentially to be senior or higher and a willingness to learn science.
  • 2005-2007: Lectures on Aerosol Modeling and Observations within AOS-527 class on Atmospheric Radiative Transfer

Publications

  • List of publications with abstract and full text in pdf format: click here

Curriculum Vitae