At the invitation of the CARE team, Prof. Teruyuki Nakajima, a world-renowned scholar in the field of atmospheric radiation, visited the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences on October 10 and 15, 2024. During his visit, he delivered an academic lecture titled "Important Radiation Processes for the Climate Impacts of Aerosols and Clouds," where he systematically introduced key radiation processes related to the climate impact of aerosols and clouds. The lecture was followed by an in-depth exchange and lively discussion with attendees.

Prof. Teruyuki Nakajima, emeritus professor of the University of Tokyo, the Japan Geoscience Union (JpGU) fellow and the American Geophysical Union (AGU) fellow, contributing to research for atmospheric radiative transfer theory, remote sensing of aerosol and cloud microphysics, and modeling study of anthropogenic aerosol effects on the earth's climate. Served as Director of Center for Climate System Research, University of Tokyo; Chief Scientist of the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) Earth Observation Research Center; President of the International Association of Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences (IAMAS) International Radiation Commission (IRC), Secretary General of IAMAS Bureau; Member of Science Council of Japan, and others. He was also a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Third and Fifth Assessment Reports. Awarded Japan Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays; IRC Gold Medal; AGU Kaufman Award, and others. He has published over 40,000 citations of his scholarly papers, with an H-index of 80.

Prof. Teruyuki Nakajima Delivering an Academic Lecture

During his lecture, Prof. Nakajima delved deeply into the radiative effects of aerosols and clouds, offering a comprehensive evaluation of how sulfate aerosols, organic carbon, and black carbon influence climate change. He also highlighted the pivotal role of clouds in radiative processes, providing valuable insights that advanced the scientific understanding of aerosol-cloud interactions and their implications for climate dynamics.

Prof. Teruyuki Nakajima Visiting the AIRCAS

Throughout his visit, Prof. Nakajima engaged in extensive academic exchanges with Prof. Husi Letu and members of the research group, sharing the latest findings and research experiences. These interactions not only fostered mutual understanding but also paved the way for promising opportunities in future scientific collaboration.

CARE Team Members Presenting and Exchanging Research Findings

The visit was a valuable opportunity for the participants to learn from Prof. Nakajima's extensive experience and knowledge, and it provided inspiration for the advancement of research in the fields of atmospheric radiation and climate change.