Adriana Rocha Lima

Adriana Rocha Lima is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). She holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Physics from UMBC (2015), and M.S./B.S. in Physics from the University of São Paulo (2008/2005). Previously, she served as a Postdoctoral Researcher at NASA Goddard (2015-2019) and Research Assistant Professor at UMBC's Physics Department.

Education:

• Ph.D. Atmospheric Physics, University of Maryland, Baltimore County (2015)
• M.S. Physics, University of São Paulo (2008)
• B.S. Physics, University of São Paulo (2005)

Research Focus: Her work centers on atmospheric aerosol properties, particularly mineral dust and volcanic ash. Key areas include:

• Optical properties and radiative effects of atmospheric particles
• Satellite data analysis and global model evaluation (e.g., NASA GEOS)
• Climate impacts of aerosol interactions with solar radiation
• Long-term trends in atmospheric composition and dust emission drivers

Key Projects: Leads the Laboratory for Atmospheric Studies and Particle Light Interaction (LASPLI), analyzing aerosol samples from global dust source regions. Collaborates with NASA on dust cycle modeling and remote sensing applications.

Grants & Collaboration: Engaged in NASA-funded initiatives exploring dust emission schemes and aerosol-climate interactions. No explicit student advisees listed in current materials.