Dr. Md Arfan Ali | Climate Change | Best Researcher Award
Air Pollution and Climate Change Expert at Regional Center for Climate Change, NCM, Jeddah, KSA, Saudi Arabia
Dr. Md Arfan Ali’s research interests span a wide range of topics within the field of atmospheric sciences. He is particularly focused on aerosol remote sensing, which involves the detection and measurement of aerosol properties from a distance, typically using satellite or ground-based instruments. His work in climate change examines the broad impacts of changing atmospheric conditions on global and regional climates. Dr. Ali also investigates aerosol pollution, including the study of aerosol optical depth (AOD) and particulate matter such as PM1, PM2.5, and PM10. His research extends to gaseous pollutants, where he examines the levels and effects of pollutants like ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and carbon dioxide (CO2).
Professional Profiles:
Education:
Dr. Md Arfan Ali has pursued an extensive and diverse academic journey across multiple prestigious institutions. In 2010, he completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics and Electronic Engineering from the University of Rajshahi, Bangladesh. Building on this foundation, he earned a Master of Science degree in the same field from the same university in 2012. In 2016, Dr. Ali broadened his academic expertise by obtaining a second Master of Science degree in Meteorology from King Abdulaziz University. His academic pursuit continued to expand internationally when he completed his PhD in Marine Sciences from Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology in 2022. Currently, Dr. Ali is engaged in postdoctoral research at the School of Atmospheric Science, Lanzhou University, a position he commenced in 2023. His diverse educational background underscores his multidisciplinary expertise and dedication to advancing knowledge in his field.
Professional Experience:
Dr. Md Arfan Ali has held notable positions throughout his career, reflecting his expertise and commitment to his field. From September 2, 2017, to 2021, he served as the Assistant Managing Editor for the Journal of Earth Systems and Environment, hosted by King Abdulaziz University. In this role, he contributed significantly to the editorial processes and the dissemination of important research in Earth systems and environmental studies. Following this, Dr. Ali took on the role of Guest Editor for the MDPI journal Atmosphere. Starting on December 26, 2022, and continuing through June, he managed the Special Issue titled “Aerosols and Trace Gas Emissions: Methods and Applications,” overseeing the curation and review of cutting-edge research articles in this critical area of atmospheric science.
Awards:
Dr. Md Arfan Ali has been the recipient of several prestigious fellowships and awards throughout his academic career. In 2013, he was awarded the King Abdulaziz University International Postgraduate Research Scholarship, which supported his advanced studies and research initiatives. In 2019, Dr. Ali was granted the Chinese Government Scholarship Ph.D. Scheme by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), enabling him to pursue his doctoral studies with significant financial support and recognition. Further highlighting his excellence, in 2020, he received the Chinese Government Excellent International Student Scholarship, awarded by the Chinese Ministry of Education, acknowledging his outstanding academic performance and contributions as an international student.
Research Interest:
Dr. Md Arfan Ali’s research interests span a wide range of topics within the field of atmospheric sciences. He is particularly focused on aerosol remote sensing, which involves the detection and measurement of aerosol properties from a distance, typically using satellite or ground-based instruments. His work in climate change examines the broad impacts of changing atmospheric conditions on global and regional climates. Dr. Ali also investigates aerosol pollution, including the study of aerosol optical depth (AOD) and particulate matter such as PM1, PM2.5, and PM10. His research extends to gaseous pollutants, where he examines the levels and effects of pollutants like ozone (O3), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon monoxide (CO), and carbon dioxide (CO2). Air quality modeling is another key area of his expertise, involving the use of computational models to predict and analyze air quality and pollution dispersion. Additionally, Dr. Ali explores the effects of air pollution on human health, assessing how exposure to various pollutants can impact public health outcomes. His research further delves into aerosol-cloud interactions, studying how aerosols influence cloud formation and properties, as well as aerosol radiative forcing, which investigates the impact of aerosols on the Earth’s radiation balance and climate system.
Assessment of CMIP6 performance and projected temperature and precipitation changes over South America
Authors: M. Almazroui, M. Ashfaq, M. N. Islam, I. U. Rashid, S. Kamil, M. A. Abid, E. O’Brien, M. A. Ali
Citations: 149
Year: 2021
Air pollution scenario over Pakistan: Characterization and ranking of extremely polluted cities using long-term concentrations of aerosols and trace gases
Authors: S. K. M. Bilal, A. Mhawish, J. E. Nichol, Z. Qiu, M. Nazeer, M. A. Ali, G. de Leeuw, R. C
Citations: 95
Year: 2021
Air Pollution Scenario over China during COVID-19
Authors: J. E. Nichol, M. Bilal, M. A. Ali, Q. Z.
Citations: 91
Year: 2020
Classification of aerosols over Saudi Arabia from 2004–2016
Authors: M. A. Ali, J. E. Nichol, M. Bilal, Z. Qiu, U. Mazhar, M. Wahiduzzaman
Citations: 56
Year: 2020
Assessment of AOD variability over Saudi Arabia using MODIS Deep Blue products
Authors: M. J. Butt, M. E. Assiri, M. A. Ali
Citations: 53
Year: 2017
Analysis of AOD from MODIS-Merged DT–DB Products Over the Arabian Peninsula
Authors: M. A. Ali, M. Assiri
Citations: 45
Year: 2019
Spatiotemporal Investigations of Multi-Sensor Air Pollution Data over Bangladesh during COVID-19 Lockdown
Authors: Z. Qiu, M. A. Ali, J. E. Nichol, M. Bilal, P. Tiwari, B. A. Habtemicheal, M. Almazroui
Citations: 42
Year: 2021
Seasonal Aerosol Optical Depth (AOD) Variability Using Satellite Data and its Comparison over Saudi Arabia for the Period 2002–2013
Authors: M. A. Ali, M. Assiri, R. Dambul
Citations: 41
Year: 2017
Investigations of MODIS AOD and cloud properties with CERES sensor based net cloud radiative effect and a NOAA HYSPLIT Model over Bangladesh for the period 2001–2016
Authors: M. A. Ali, M. M. Islam, M. N. Islam, M. Almazroui
Citations: 38
Year: 2018
Evaluation and comparison of CMIP6 models and MERRA-2 reanalysis AOD against Satellite observations from 2000 to 2014 over China
Authors: M. N. I. Ali, M. Bilal, Y. Wang, Z. Qiu, J. E. Nichol, G. de Leeuw, S. Ke, A. Rashid
Citations: 34
Year: 2021