Janak Joshi worked on the GEOS-ESM/GOCART repository, focusing on enhancing the stability and data integrity of atmospheric modeling simulations. He addressed a critical issue in the GOCART2G_MieMod module by correcting the variable used to access dry particle density, ensuring that the intended data was consistently retrieved for particle property calculations. This targeted bug fix, implemented in Fortran, prevented the propagation of density-related errors throughout downstream aerosol simulations. Janak’s work demonstrated careful attention to scientific computing practices, with well-documented code changes that improved traceability and reproducibility, reflecting a methodical approach to maintaining simulation reliability in complex modeling environments.