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2023

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Environmental Sciences

D-Index
85
Citations
24622
World Ranking
752
National Ranking
12

Pasi Aalto publication distribution in Environmental Sciences in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Environmental Sciences in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Pasi Aalto sits on this spectrum.

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41 publications 687+

This scientist: 324 publications — 88th percentile

88% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 687 publications or more.

Pasi Aalto D-index placement in Environmental Sciences in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Environmental Sciences scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Pasi Aalto sits on this spectrum.

30 D-Index: 12 scientists 31 D-Index: 26 scientists 32 D-Index: 51 scientists 33 D-Index: 88 scientists 34 D-Index: 123 scientists 35 D-Index: 163 scientists 36 D-Index: 206 scientists 37 D-Index: 267 scientists 38 D-Index: 265 scientists 39 D-Index: 275 scientists 40 D-Index: 321 scientists 41 D-Index: 343 scientists 42 D-Index: 305 scientists 43 D-Index: 336 scientists 44 D-Index: 330 scientists 45 D-Index: 348 scientists 46 D-Index: 291 scientists 47 D-Index: 275 scientists 48 D-Index: 272 scientists 49 D-Index: 273 scientists 50 D-Index: 263 scientists 51 D-Index: 232 scientists 52 D-Index: 266 scientists 53 D-Index: 217 scientists 54 D-Index: 199 scientists 55 D-Index: 177 scientists 56 D-Index: 202 scientists 57 D-Index: 204 scientists 58 D-Index: 166 scientists 59 D-Index: 177 scientists 60 D-Index: 166 scientists 61 D-Index: 152 scientists 62 D-Index: 143 scientists 63 D-Index: 150 scientists 64 D-Index: 124 scientists 65 D-Index: 119 scientists 66 D-Index: 120 scientists 67 D-Index: 118 scientists 68 D-Index: 82 scientists 69 D-Index: 98 scientists 70 D-Index: 94 scientists 71 D-Index: 105 scientists 72 D-Index: 74 scientists 73 D-Index: 84 scientists 74 D-Index: 70 scientists 75 D-Index: 67 scientists 76 D-Index: 78 scientists 77 D-Index: 60 scientists 78 D-Index: 59 scientists 79 D-Index: 52 scientists 80 D-Index: 47 scientists 81 D-Index: 38 scientists 82 D-Index: 48 scientists 83 D-Index: 42 scientists 84 D-Index: 42 scientists 85 D-Index: 43 scientists 86 D-Index: 29 scientists 87 D-Index: 37 scientists 88 D-Index: 29 scientists 89 D-Index: 30 scientists 90 D-Index: 34 scientists 91 D-Index: 20 scientists 92 D-Index: 22 scientists 93 D-Index: 17 scientists 94 D-Index: 19 scientists 95 D-Index: 24 scientists 96 D-Index: 21 scientists 97 D-Index: 20 scientists 98 D-Index: 24 scientists 99 D-Index: 17 scientists 100 D-Index: 17 scientists 101 D-Index: 21 scientists 102 D-Index: 25 scientists 103 D-Index: 18 scientists 104 D-Index: 26 scientists 105 D-Index: 19 scientists 106 D-Index: 15 scientists 107 D-Index: 10 scientists 108 D-Index: 13 scientists 109 D-Index: 15 scientists 110 D-Index: 12 scientists 111 D-Index: 8 scientists 112 D-Index: 7 scientists 113 D-Index: 9 scientists 114 D-Index: 6 scientists 115 D-Index: 12 scientists 116 D-Index: 7 scientists 117 D-Index: 8 scientists 118 D-Index: 3 scientists 119 D-Index: 5 scientists 120 D-Index: 7 scientists 121 D-Index: 2 scientists 122 D-Index: 4 scientists 123 D-Index: 8 scientists 124 D-Index: 7 scientists 125+ D-Index: 99 scientists
30 D-Index 125+

This scientist: 85 D-Index — 92nd percentile

92% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 125 D-Index or more.

Research.com Recognitions

  • 2023 - Research.com Environmental Sciences in Finland Leader Award
  • 2022 - Research.com Environmental Sciences in Finland Leader Award

Overview

Pasi Aalto is affiliated with the University of Helsinki in Finland and has contributed extensively to the fields of Environmental Science and Earth and Planetary Sciences. Their research emphasizes Atmospheric Science, Environmental Engineering, Health, Toxicology and Mutagenesis, Global and Planetary Change, and Automotive Engineering as notable subfields of study.

The scientist's work largely centers on topics related to atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, air quality and health impacts, and air quality monitoring and forecasting. Additional topics include atmospheric and environmental gas dynamics, wind and air flow studies, vehicle emissions and performance, and atmospheric aerosols and clouds.

Frequent co-authors of Pasi Aalto include Markku Kulmala, Tuukka Petäjä, P. Keronen, Veli-Matti Kerminen, and Tareq Hussein, reflecting collaborative work within their research community.

Their recent publications demonstrate engagement with both applied and theoretical aspects of atmospheric science. Selected papers are:

  • Evaluation of an automatic algorithm for fitting the particle number size distributions, 2024, Boreal Environment Research Journal Archive
  • The urban measurement station SMEAR III: Continuous monitoring of air pollution and surface-atmosphere interactions in Helsinki, Finland, 2024, Helda (University of Helsinki)
  • Smart-SMEAR: on-line data exploration and visualization tool for SMEAR stations, 2024, Helda (University of Helsinki)
  • Seasonality of the particle number concentration and size distribution: a global analysis retrieved from the network of Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW) near-surface observatories, 2021, Atmospheric chemistry and physics
  • Ambient air particulate total lung deposited surface area (LDSA) levels in urban Europe, 2023, The Science of The Total Environment

Pasi Aalto has published frequently in venues such as Helda (University of Helsinki), Atmospheric chemistry and physics, Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research), Boreal Environment Research Journal Archive, and The Science of The Total Environment. These venues mirror a focused presence in prominent atmospheric and environmental research outlets.

Best Publications

  • Direct observations of atmospheric aerosol nucleation.

    Markku Kulmala;Jenni Kontkanen;Heikki Junninen;Katrianne Lehtipalo

  • Mobility particle size spectrometers: harmonization of technical standards and data structure to facilitate high quality long-term observations of atmospheric particle number size distributions

    A. Wiedensohler;W. Birmili;A. Nowak;A. Sonntag

  • Formation and growth of fresh atmospheric aerosols: eight years of aerosol size distribution data from SMEAR II, Hyytiälä, Finland

    Miikka Dal Maso;Markku Kulmala;Ilona Riipinen;Robert Wagner

  • Measurement of the nucleation of atmospheric aerosol particles

    Markku Kulmala;Tuukka Petäjä;Tuomo Nieminen;Mikko Sipilä

  • On the formation, growth and composition of nucleation mode particles

    M. Kulmala;M. Dal maso;J. M. Mäkelä;L. Pirjola

  • Aerosol formation: atmospheric particles from organic vapours.

    Colin D. O'Dowd;Colin D. O'Dowd;Pasi Aalto;Kaarle Hmeri;Markku Kulmala

  • High Natural Aerosol Loading over Boreal Forests

    P. Tunved;H.-C. Hansson;V.-M. Kerminen;J. Ström

  • Physical characterization of aerosol particles during nucleation events

    Pasi Aalto;Kaarle Hämeri;E. D. O. Becker;Rodney Weber

  • Observations of ultrafine aerosol particle formation and growth in boreal forest

    J. M. Mäkelä;P. Aalto;V. Jokinen;T. Pohja

  • A new feedback mechanism linking forests, aerosols, and climate

    M. Kulmala;T. Suni;K. E. J. Lehtinen;M. Dal Maso

  • Overview of the international project on biogenic aerosol formation in the boreal forest (BIOFOR)

    M. Kulmala;K. Hämeri;K. Hämeri;P. P. Aalto;J. M. Mäkelä

  • Air pollution and inflammation (interleukin-6, C-reactive protein, fibrinogen) in myocardial infarction survivors.

    Regina Rückerl;Sonja Greven;Petter Ljungman;Pasi Aalto

  • Ambient Air Pollution Is Associated With Increased Risk of Hospital Cardiac Readmissions of Myocardial Infarction Survivors in Five European Cities

    Stephanie von Klot;Annette Peters;Pasi Aalto;Tom Bellander

  • EUCAARI ion spectrometer measurements at 12 European sites – analysis of new particle formation events

    H. E. Manninen;T. Nieminen;E. Asmi;S. Gagné

  • Condensation and coagulation sinks and formation of nucleation mode particles in coastal and boreal forest boundary layers

    M. Dal Maso;M. Kulmala;K. E. J. Lehtinen;J. M. Mäkelä;J. M. Mäkelä

  • Number size distributions and seasonality of submicron particles in europe 2008–2009

    A. Asmi;A. Wiedensohler;P. Laj;A. M Fjaeraa

  • Associations of fine and ultrafine particulate air pollution with stroke mortality in an area of low air pollution levels.

    Jaana Kettunen;Timo Lanki;Pekka Tiittanen;Pasi P. Aalto

  • Urban aerosol number size distributions

    T. Hussein;A. Puustinen;P. P. Aalto;J. M. Mäkelä

  • The role of VOC oxidation products in continental new particle formation

    A. Laaksonen;A. Laaksonen;M. Kulmala;C. D. O'Dowd;J. Joutsensaari

  • Turbulent aerosol fluxes over the Arctic Ocean: 2. Wind‐driven sources from the sea

    E. D. Nilsson;Ü. Rannik;E. Swietlicki;C. Leck

Frequent Co-Authors

Markku Kulmala
Markku Kulmala University of Helsinki
Tuukka Petäjä
Tuukka Petäjä University of Helsinki
Kaarle Hämeri
Kaarle Hämeri University of Helsinki
Colin D. O'Dowd
Colin D. O'Dowd University of Galway
Petri Keronen
Petri Keronen University of Helsinki
M. Dal Maso
M. Dal Maso Tampere University
Üllar Rannik
Üllar Rannik University of Helsinki
Jyrki M. Mäkelä
Jyrki M. Mäkelä Tampere University
Pertti Hari
Pertti Hari University of Helsinki
Timo Vesala
Timo Vesala University of Helsinki

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