Alexei Lyapustin

25.8k total citations · 14 hit papers
213 papers, 16.9k citations indexed

About

Alexei Lyapustin is a scholar working on Global and Planetary Change, Atmospheric Science and Environmental Engineering. According to data from OpenAlex, Alexei Lyapustin has authored 213 papers receiving a total of 16.9k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 173 papers in Global and Planetary Change, 144 papers in Atmospheric Science and 57 papers in Environmental Engineering. Recurrent topics in Alexei Lyapustin's work include Atmospheric aerosols and clouds (133 papers), Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols (107 papers) and Atmospheric Ozone and Climate (68 papers). Alexei Lyapustin is often cited by papers focused on Atmospheric aerosols and clouds (133 papers), Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols (107 papers) and Atmospheric Ozone and Climate (68 papers). Alexei Lyapustin collaborates with scholars based in United States, Israel and China. Alexei Lyapustin's co-authors include Yujie Wang, Sergey Korkin, R. C. Levy, Itai Kloog, Ralph A. Kahn, Joel Schwartz, Thomas Hilker, Petros Koutrakis, A. M. Sayer and István László and has published in prestigious journals such as Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Nature Communications and SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología.

In The Last Decade

Alexei Lyapustin

208 papers receiving 16.6k citations

Hit Papers

Global Estimates of Fine Particulate Matter using a Combi... 2011 2026 2016 2021 2016 2019 2020 2018 2020 250 500 750
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Hit papers significantly outperform the citation benchmark for their cohort. A paper qualifies if it has ≥500 total citations, achieves ≥1.5× the top-1% citation threshold for papers in the same subfield and year (this is the minimum needed to enter the top 1%, not the average within it), or reaches the top citation threshold in at least one of its specific research topics.

  1. Global Estimates of Fine Particulate Matter using a Combined Geophysical-Statistical Method with Information from Satellites, Models, and Monitors
    2016 881 citations N. Christina Hsu, R. C. Levy et al. Environmental Science & Technology profile →
  2. Advancements in the Aerosol Robotic Network (AERONET) Version 3 database – automated near-real-time quality control algorithm with improved cloud screening for Sun photometer aerosol optical depth (AOD) measurements
    2019 801 citations B. N. Holben, Ellsworth J. Welton et al. Atmospheric measurement techniques profile →
  3. Reconstructing 1-km-resolution high-quality PM2.5 data records from 2000 to 2018 in China: spatiotemporal variations and policy implications
    2020 790 citations Jing Wei, Zhanqing Li et al. profile →
  4. MODIS Collection 6 MAIAC algorithm
    2018 601 citations Alexei Lyapustin, Yujie Wang et al. Atmospheric measurement techniques profile →
  5. Global Estimates and Long-Term Trends of Fine Particulate Matter Concentrations (1998–2018)
    2020 566 citations Chi Li, Alexei Lyapustin et al. Environmental Science & Technology profile →
  6. Multiangle implementation of atmospheric correction (MAIAC): 2. Aerosol algorithm
    2011 489 citations Alexei Lyapustin, Yun Wang et al. profile →
  7. An ensemble-based model of PM2.5 concentration across the contiguous United States with high spatiotemporal resolution
    2019 473 citations Heresh Amini, Alexei Lyapustin et al. Environment International profile →
  8. Improved 1 km resolution PM 2.5 estimates across China using enhanced space–time extremely randomized trees
    2020 449 citations Jing Wei, Zhanqing Li et al. Atmospheric chemistry and physics profile →
  9. Monthly Global Estimates of Fine Particulate Matter and Their Uncertainty
    2021 414 citations N. Christina Hsu, О. В. Калашникова et al. Environmental Science & Technology profile →
  10. Assessing PM2.5Exposures with High Spatiotemporal Resolution across the Continental United States
    2016 386 citations Alexei Lyapustin, Yujie Wang et al. Environmental Science & Technology profile →
  11. Spatial validation reveals poor predictive performance of large-scale ecological mapping models
    2020 371 citations Pierre Ploton, Frédéric Mortier et al. Nature Communications profile →
  12. Estimation of daily PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations in Italy, 2013–2015, using a spatiotemporal land-use random-forest model
    2019 301 citations Alexei Lyapustin, Joel Schwartz et al. Environment International profile →
  13. The AERONET Version 3 aerosol retrieval algorithm, associated uncertainties and comparisons to Version 2
    2020 244 citations B. N. Holben, Sergey Korkin et al. Atmospheric measurement techniques profile →
  14. Separating Daily 1 km PM2.5 Inorganic Chemical Composition in China since 2000 via Deep Learning Integrating Ground, Satellite, and Model Data
    2023 97 citations Jing Wei, Zhanqing Li et al. Environmental Science & Technology profile →

Peers

Alexei Lyapustin
Zhanqing Li United States
R. C. Levy United States
Ralph A. Kahn United States
Jianping Guo China
Jun Wang United States
Sue Grimmond United Kingdom
Jean‐François Lamarque United States
Lunche Wang China
Kaicun Wang China
Dar A. Roberts United States
Zhanqing Li United States
Alexei Lyapustin
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All Works

20 of 20 papers shown
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Korkin, Sergey, A. M. Sayer, Amir Ibrahim, & Alexei Lyapustin. (2025). A practical guide to coding line-by-line trace gas absorption in Earth's atmosphere. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer. 337. 109345–109345. 1 indexed citations
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Choi, Myungje, Alexei Lyapustin, Yujie Wang, et al.. (2024). Calibration of Maxar Constellation Over Libya-4 Site Using MAIAC Technique. IEEE Journal of Selected Topics in Applied Earth Observations and Remote Sensing. 17. 5460–5469. 1 indexed citations
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Ohneiser, Kevin, et al.. (2023). The impact of different aerosol layering conditions on the high-resolution MODIS/MAIAC AOD retrieval bias: The uncertainty analysis. Atmospheric Environment. 309. 119930–119930. 13 indexed citations
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Korkin, Sergey & Alexei Lyapustin. (2023). Radiative interaction of atmosphere and surface: Write-up with elements of code. Journal of Quantitative Spectroscopy and Radiative Transfer. 309. 108663–108663. 1 indexed citations
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Wei, Jing, Zhanqing Li, Xi Chen, et al.. (2023). Separating Daily 1 km PM2.5 Inorganic Chemical Composition in China since 2000 via Deep Learning Integrating Ground, Satellite, and Model Data. Environmental Science & Technology. 57(46). 18282–18295. 97 indexed citations breakdown →
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Wei, Jing, Zhanqing Li, Alexei Lyapustin, et al.. (2023). First close insight into global daily gapless 1 km PM2.5 pollution, variability, and health impact. Nature Communications. 14(1). 8349–8349. 85 indexed citations
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Mhawish, Alaa, Ali Omar, Meytar Sorek‐Hamer, et al.. (2022). Intercomparison of Aerosol Types Reported as Part of Aerosol Product Retrieval over Diverse Geographic Regions. Remote Sensing. 14(15). 3667–3667. 12 indexed citations
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Go, Sujung, Alexei Lyapustin, Gregory L. Schuster, et al.. (2022). Inferring iron-oxide species content in atmospheric mineral dust from DSCOVR EPIC observations. Atmospheric chemistry and physics. 22(2). 1395–1423. 22 indexed citations
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Korkin, Sergey, A. M. Sayer, Amir Ibrahim, & Alexei Lyapustin. (2021). A practical guide to writing a radiative transfer code. Computer Physics Communications. 271. 108198–108198. 6 indexed citations
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Ford, Bonne, et al.. (2020). The Relationship Between MAIAC Smoke Plume Heights and Surface PM. Geophysical Research Letters. 47(17). 11 indexed citations
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Yazdi, Mahdieh Danesh, Zheng Kuang, Konstantina Dimakopoulou, et al.. (2020). Predicting Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) in the Greater London Area: An Ensemble Approach using Machine Learning Methods. Remote Sensing. 12(6). 914–914. 91 indexed citations
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Ploton, Pierre, Frédéric Mortier, Maxime Réjou‐Méchain, et al.. (2020). Spatial validation reveals poor predictive performance of large-scale ecological mapping models. Nature Communications. 11(1). 4540–4540. 371 indexed citations breakdown →
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Marshak, Alexander, J. R. Herman, Simon Carn, et al.. (2018). Earth Observations from DSCOVR EPIC Instrument. Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society. 99(9). 1829–1850. 126 indexed citations
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Martins, Vitor S., Evlyn Márcia Leão de Moraes Novo, Alexei Lyapustin, et al.. (2018). Seasonal and interannual assessment of cloud cover and atmospheric constituents across the Amazon (2000–2015): Insights for remote sensing and climate analysis. ISPRS Journal of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing. 145. 309–327. 74 indexed citations
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Sayer, A. M., N. Christina Hsu, Jaehwa Lee, et al.. (2018). Validation of SOAR VIIRS Over‐Water Aerosol Retrievals and Context Within the Global Satellite Aerosol Data Record. Journal of Geophysical Research Atmospheres. 123(23). 50 indexed citations
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Levy, R. C., S. Mattoo, Virginia Sawyer, et al.. (2018). Exploring systematic offsets between aerosol products from the two MODIS sensors. Atmospheric measurement techniques. 11(7). 4073–4092. 79 indexed citations
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Beloconi, Anton, Nektarios Chrysoulakis, Alexei Lyapustin, Jürg Utzinger, & Penelope Vounatsou. (2018). Bayesian geostatistical modelling of PM10 and PM2.5 surface level concentrations in Europe using high-resolution satellite-derived products. Environment International. 121(Pt 1). 57–70. 58 indexed citations
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Lyapustin, Alexei, et al.. (2013). Evaluation of High-Resolution MAIAC Aerosol Retrievals Using DRAGON Field Campaign Data. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts. 2013. 1 indexed citations
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Lyapustin, Alexei, Yun Wang, Christina Hsu, et al.. (2011). ANALYSIS OF MAIAC DUST AEROSOL RETRIEVALS FROM MODIS OVER NORTH AFRICA. SHILAP Revista de lepidopterología. 89. 5 indexed citations

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