"My research focuses on improving how we understand and model atmospheric aerosols using the NASA Goddard Earth Observing System Chemistry-Climate Model (GEOS-CCM). This work involves comparing model predictions with real-world observations from satellites, aircraft and ground-based observations, to identify where we can improve the model prediction and thus its subsequent applications. I'm particularly interested in evaluating how well our model captures aerosol behavior, since, according to the IPCC, aerosols contribute to one of the largest uncertainties in long-term climate predictions. My research also extends to analyzing aerosol trends and understanding how different emission sources and chemical processes affect atmospheric composition and air quality.