Annett Skupin

Dr. Annett Skupin is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS) in Leipzig, Germany, affiliated with the Department of Remote Sensing of Atmospheric Processes and the Ground-Based Remote Sensing Group. Her work focuses on developing instrumentation for atmospheric aerosol analysis and studying hygroscopic growth under high-humidity conditions.

Education

• 1990-1994: Physics, University of Leipzig
• 2001-2006: Laser Technology, University of Jena
• 2008-2013: PhD, Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research

Research Experience

• 1994-1998: Research Associate, University of Leipzig
• 2013-Present: Scientific Staff, TROPOS

Research Focus

Her expertise spans ground-based remote sensing, aerosol characterization (optical/microphysical properties at 90%-100% humidity), spectral extinction coefficient measurements, and hygroscopic behavior analysis in source regions. She develops instruments like SÆMS, Mobile-SÆMS, and PollyXT systems.

Projects

• Current: Spectral extinction coefficient measurement of atmospheric aerosols and hygroscopic property characterization in source regions.
• Completed: Optical/microphysical analysis of urban aerosols in high-humidity environments.