Dr. Nader Abuhassan
Associate Professor · Non-Tenure Track
Department of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Goddard Earth Sci & Tech Center
About
Dr. Abuhassan is a highly accomplished engineer and scientist renowned for his contributions in sensor design and development. With a remarkable career spanning multiple decades, he has played a pivotal role in the creation of world-recognized sensors such as the Pandora Spectrometer, where he successfully managed the worldwide deployments of 200 Pandora spectrometers Dr. Abuhassan has actively participated in numerous national and international satellite validation initiatives and ground-based instrument intercomparison campaigns. His involvement in these projects demonstrates his commitment to ensuring the accuracy and reliability of atmospheric measurements.
Research interests
Dr. Abuhassan's research interests encompass a diverse range of topics within the field of atmospheric science and engineering. His expertise extends beyond sensor development and includes a strong focus on advancing the accuracy and reliability of ground based atmospheric measurements.
Education
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Ph D, Geophysics
— University of Pierre and Marie Curie (1995) Development of a Portable Multi-spectral Infrared Radiometer, first applications.
- MA, Geophysics — University of Pierre and Marie Curie (1990)
- Other, Electrical Engineering — Faculty of electrical and Mechanical engineering (1983)
Publications
- Towards a Methodology for Estimating Surface NO2 and SO2 Mixing Ratios from High Spatial and Temporal Resolution Retrievals, and its Applicability to High-resolution Space-based Observations 2013
Research in Progress
- NASA Pandora Network 2023
- Pandora Asia Network (PAN) 2019
- DISCOVER_AQ 2010