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Pablo Saide is an Associate Professor in the Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and also holds an appointment at the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability. He serves as the Chair of the B.S. in Environmental Science program. His research group focuses on the intersection of atmospheric chemistry, wildfire emissions, air quality, and climate impacts using advanced modeling and remote sensing techniques.
Research Interests: His work centers on understanding the lifecycle of wildfire smoke, including emission, transport, chemical aging, and interaction with clouds and radiation. He explores how biomass burning aerosols affect regional and global climate through radiative forcing and cloud microphysics. He also investigates the use of satellite data and machine learning for improving air quality forecasting and emission modeling.
Scientific Contributions: His recent publications span a wide range of topics including the radiative properties of African biomass burning plumes, the vertical distribution of wildfire emissions, and the impact of smoke on lightning and storm formation. He has led and contributed to major field campaigns such as FIREX-AQ, ASIA-AQ, and ORACLES, and has developed novel methods for integrating satellite and airborne observations into atmospheric models.
Advising and Collaboration: While specific advisees are not listed, his active research group and involvement in multi-institutional campaigns suggest a robust mentoring and collaborative environment. His work is supported by federal agencies and contributes to both academic and operational forecasting systems.
