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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

🔭 DC3 Zuhir Bona, based at The Cyprus Institute, completed a six-week secondment at the National Observatory of Athens, advancing his knowledge of satellite- and ground-based dust lidar measurements. Thanks to NOA and EARLICOST for their support! #DustDN #Lidar #MSCA

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🌍 Last week, Dust-DN joined European Researchers’ Night in Évora! Together with the University of Évora and CREATE, we shared atmospheric and environmental research through interactive activities and conversations with visitors. Thanks to everyone involved!

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🌍 Dust-DN at #MEDCLIVAR2026! Doctoral candidate Semontee Deb presented her poster on modelling aeolian dust across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Central Asia with WRF-Chem, evaluating model configurations and dust-emission schemes. Congratulations Semontee!

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

☀️ How direct is “direct” sunlight? Dust-DN fellow Afrooz Jouzdani (DC6) explains how atmospheric dust creates circumsolar radiation—and why a few degrees matter for measuring and modelling solar energy. Read: dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/how-direct-i...

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🌍 Why doesn’t atmospheric dust simply fall? In our latest Fellows’ Corner post, Amirhossein Kholghi (DC9) explores how gravity, drag, turbulence and atmospheric motion shape a dust particle’s journey. Read more: dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/why-doesnt-d...

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🌍 European Workshop on Atmospheric Dust 2027 📍 Karlsruhe, Germany 📅 21–23 April 2027 Expression of interest now open. Help us estimate participation by completing the short, non-binding form: 🔗 forms.office.com/e/aGFC0s7PAD #DustDN #AtmosphericDust

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

🌍 DUST-DN at the ATARRI 1st Training School! Our doctoral researchers Marcos Morán and Zuhir Bona joined the school at ERATOSTHENES CoE in Limassol, strengthening skills in solar energy, aerosols, atmospheric science and climate modelling. Congratulations!

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

Great to see the DUST-DN community online today! We reviewed feedback from our first school/workshop and started planning the second, including structure, scientific and skills sessions, outreach, and logistics. Thanks to all fellows and organisers who joined!

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

📢 New Fellows’ Corner post from Dust-DN! Semontee Deb shares insights from her first-year PhD research using WRF-Chem and HPC facilities at The Cyprus Institute to improve dust simulations across Europe and the EMME region. Read more: dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/dusty-comput... #MSCA #WRFChem #AtmosphericDust

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

As part of the Dust-DN webinar series, we were pleased to host Prof. Natalie M. Mahowald (Cornell University) for an excellent talk, “Not all dust is equal: NASA EMIT successes.” If you missed it, the recording is now available on our YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9_1...

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

🌍 DUST-DN Webinar Series Join us on 2 June 2026 for our next webinar with Prof. Natalie M. Mahowald (@cornelluniversity.bsky.social), presenting: 🎤 “Not all dust is equal: NASA EMIT successes” 🕐 10:00–11:00 EDT | 16:00–17:00 CEST 💻 Teams: msteams.link/M2QQ

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

🌍 Fellows at EGU2026 Dust-DN fellow Semontee Deb gave a PICO presentation on evaluating WRF-Chem dust emission schemes and land surface models over the global dust belt. Her work supports improved simulation of dust events from North Africa to Central Asia.

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🌍 Fellows at #EGU2026 | Dust optical properties in the UV Dust-DN fellow Miguel Huerta presented his work on mineral dust interactions with UV-A solar radiation, using Brewer measurements and GRASP retrievals. Based at #ETH_Zurich and #Pmod/Wrc Davos.

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 09/05/2026

An incredible week at the First #DustDN Training School in Nicosia! Hosted by the Cyprus Institute CARE-C, the school brought together Doctoral Candidates for lectures, skills training, outreach and research infrastructure visits. More: dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/network-wide...

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

🎉 And we're off! The first European Workshop on Atmospheric Dust opened this morning in Larnaca, Cyprus 🇨🇾. Welcome to all the participants who made the journey to be part of this first edition. It's a privilege to have this community in one room.

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Why do the largest dust particles still matter for Earth’s climate? In our latest Fellows’ Corner post, DC Ginés Garnés Morales explains how super-coarse dust travels farther than expected and affects radiation. Read more: dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/when-giants-...

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

🌍 Not everything falling from the sky is rain. Dust particles carry the fingerprint of their journey through the atmosphere. Discover insights from the central Mediterranean in our latest blog: dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/something-is...

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

We hosted Prof. Jasper F. Kok (UCLA) on “The overlooked radiative forcing of desert dust” as part of the Dust-DN webinar series. Key topics: dust trends, modelling, and climate impacts (incl. LW effects). 🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xAv...

Dust-DN webinar featuring Prof. Jasper F. Kok (UCLA) on “The overlooked radiative forcing of desert dust.” The presentation explored changes in atmospheric dust since pre-industrial times, representation in climate models, and impacts on climate through direct radiative forcing, including longwave effects. The session brought together over 70 participants and fostered active scientific discussion. The Dust-DN team expresses appreciation to Prof. Kok for his contribution.

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

🌍 Join the next Dust-DN Webinar! 🎙 Prof. Jasper Kok (UCLA) 📌 The Overlooked Radiative Forcing of Desert Dust 📅 Tue, 17 March 🕒 15:00–16:00 CET Discover new insights into the role of desert dust in the Earth’s climate system. 🔗 dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/virtual-netw...

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

✈️🌪️ New Fellow’s Corner Post is Live! Sai explores how atmospheric dust affects aircraft engines and aviation safety, highlighting implications for performance and climate-related risk assessment. 🔗 dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/when-dust-re...

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

🔔 Registration OPEN 🌍 European Workshop on Atmospheric Dust 2026 📍 Larnaca, Cyprus | 📅 20–22 Apr 2026 📝 Deadline: 28 Feb 2026 👉 lnkd.in/e7u5CQ8Q

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

🎉 Yesterday we held the first Dust-DN Webinar! Huge thanks to Prof. Kerstin Schepanski for an excellent talk on integrating satellite data and modelling to advance our understanding of the atmospheric dust cycle. 🌍 Thanks to everyone who joined. Stay tuned for Webinar #2!

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

🌍 Dust-DN Webinar Prof. Kerstin Schepanski 10 Dec 2025 | 15:00 CET 🔗 Register: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/05df39... 🌐 Info: dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/virtual-netw...

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Deadline extended! Submit your abstract for the European Workshop on Atmospheric Dust (20–22 April 2026, Cyprus). 📍 Venue confirmed: Sandy Beach Hotel, Larnaca 🗓️ New deadline: 20 December 2025 Submit here ➡️ emme-care.cyi.ac.cy/european-wor...

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

🌍 European Workshop on Atmospheric Dust 📍 Cyprus | 20–22 Apr 2026 📝 Abstract submissions open ➡ emme-care.cyi.ac.cy/european-wor... Deadline: 1 Dec 2025 ℹ More info: dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/dust-dn-work... Registration deadline: 1 Mar 2026

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

💨 From Ecuador’s PM₁₀ networks to Europe’s top supercomputers, Dust-DN PhD Fernando Pacheco Bueno explores how coarse dust shapes our climate. Read the story 👇 🔗 dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/what-coarse-... @fran-cao.bsky.social @dustycryder.bsky.social

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

🌌 #ResearchersNight 2025 in Évora! Our Dust-DN team from University of Evora joined the public to share science & inspire curiosity: Prof. Maria João Costa, Prof. Célia Antunes, Prof. Daniele Bortoli, Afrooz Jouzdani (DC), Noor Ul Ain (DC) Bringing Dust-DN research closer to society! 💨☀️

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Strong 🇨🇾 Dust-DN presence at #COMECAP2025 in Nicosia! 🌍 Prof. Marenco presented the Network & first results, while Dr. Fragkos showed how BSRN-grade solar radiation data can support Dust-DN. With Teo Christoudia, Eleni Kolintziki, Semontee Deb, Zuhir Bona & Ken Tschorn. 👏 @fran-cao.bsky.social

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

Dust-DN in action at Dust 2025 International Conference! Franco Marenco presented the Dust Doctoral Network, while Eleni Kolintziki shared first results on AEROTAPE, a new instrument for high-res dust measurements. @fran-cao.bsky.social @dustycryder.bsky.social

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Dust-DN is nicely represented at the DUST2025 Conference by Eleni Kolintziki and Franco Marenco. First conference of the network! @fran-cao.bsky.social @dustycryder.bsky.social

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Meet Kenneth, our new Dust-DN PhD! He joined the UAV Spring Campaign 2025, investigating dust particles and atmospheric profiles over Cyprus. Read about his hands-on fieldwork and research journey in his latest blog post: dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/kicking-off-... @fran-cao.bsky.social

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

On 17/06/2025, PI Franco Marenco & Project Manager Kostas Fragkos presented Dust-DN at HARMONIA COST Action WG3. We discussed research on mineral dust, aerosols & solar radiation, and showcased our PhD projects @fran-cao.bsky.social @dustycryder.bsky.social

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

🔗 Today we hosted the first Dust-DN online networking event! Our new doctoral candidates, supervisors & partners met for informal introductions and open discussion. Excited for the collaborations ahead! Thanks to everyone who joined! @fran-cao.bsky.social @dustycryder.bsky.social

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

🚀 Exciting News from the Dust-DN Network! 🌍 We’re excited to welcome Francesco Moncada (BSC) & Eleni Kolintziki (CyI)—the first PhD researchers in our network! 🎉 @fran-cao.bsky.social @dustycryder.bsky.social

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

🌍 DUST 2025 – 6th International Conference on Atmospheric Dust ☁️ 📅 July 1-4, 2025 | Bari, Italy At @dust-dn.bsky.social, we focus on advancing knowledge in dust scence & its impacts. Events like #Dust2025 play a vital role in this field! 🔗 More info: dust2025.atmodust.net

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DUST 2025 - 6th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ATMOSPHERIC DUST

6th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ATMOSPHERIC DUST | Bari - Italy July 2025

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🎙️ Dust-DN on Air! 🌍✨ Kostas Fragkos, Project Manager of @Dust_Dn, joined RIK3’s Afternoon Coffee ☕ to discuss our Marie Curie Doctoral Network and its impact on dust research! 🗣️ The interview is in Greek. 📻 Listen here 👉 youtu.be/gRhUK2HA0FA @fran-cao.bsky.social

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Dust-DN on RIK3 | Radio Interview

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Dust Doctoral Network @dust-dn.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

🌍 Exciting news! The Dust-DN Kick-off Meeting is scheduled for 20 January. Dust-DN is the 1st doctoral network in Europe dedicated to atmospheric mineral dust! 📹 Pre-recorded videos of the kick-off meeting: youtube.com/playlist?lis... 🔗 Details: dust-dn.cyi.ac.cy/the-cyprus-i...

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Dust-DN Kickoff Meeting - YouTube

Presentations and highlights from the Dust-DN Kickoff Meeting, showcasing the contributions of the leading research partners. Delve into their roles, groundb...

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