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Pepijn Veefkind serves as Senior Scientist at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) within the R&D Satellite Observations department and holds a part-time Associate Professor position at Delft University of Technology.
His research focuses on satellite-based monitoring of atmospheric components including trace gases, aerosols, and clouds, with direct applications in climate change analysis and air quality management. He specializes in developing novel data processing algorithms and translating scientific requirements into operational satellite systems.
Key projects include:
- Principal Investigator for TROPOMI (Tropospheric Monitoring Instrument) on Copernicus Sentinel-5P
- Deputy Principal Investigator for OMI (Ozone Monitoring Instrument) on NASA EOS Aura
- Development of Level 1-2 processors for Copernicus Sentinel-4 and Sentinel-5 missions
- ESA Mission Advisory Group membership for Sentinel-5P
- European Space Science Committee participation
His work bridges atmospheric science with satellite mission development from initial concept through operational implementation, emphasizing practical applications for environmental monitoring.
