Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu)

Ph.D | Satellite & Ground Lidar 🌍 Data Retrievals Algorithms | Researcher, Lecturer & Hobbyist Programmer of stuff.

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

Today, I successfully defended my Ph.D. in Informatics Engineering (Sustainability Research) at The University of Electro-Communications, Tokyo - Japan.
But it came at a cost. Three years ago when I turned 29, I thought it wouldn’t be so challenging. Boy, I was wrong.
In three years, I’ve been stressed to the bones; lost close to 10 kilograms in the final 7 months; and summing to really bad computing practices from my undergrad, I now struggle to sleep more than ever - the Insomnia is quite chronic.
But hey, this journey is never a walk in the park!
I’ve learnt a lot, but with an ever evolving field in today’s society, “the more one knows, the less one actually knows”.

The past three years have reinforced the adage that, everyday brings forth an opportunity to learn something, unlearn something, or do something in an optimal manner than is/has been done.
While I eagerly anticipate applying my knowledge, the conduit to my mind is thirstier for ideas and hungrier to learn than ever before 👊🏾✊🏾.

Congratulations to myself!
On to the next item in the menu!
I look forward to returning to the University of Juba!!

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

My work in Japan has made me think more about the atmospheric science questions we could investigate through Earth observation in Africa. The research community still seems relatively small, yet many of these questions are inherently global. When a major volcanic eruption injects sulfur dioxide into the lower stratosphere, it can oxidize to form sulfate aerosols. Stratospheric circulation can carry these particles across continents, where they can scatter incoming solar radiation and provide surfaces for chemical reactions that affect ozone.

In the troposphere, the questions are different. How do greenhouse gas concentrations vary across seasons and regions? How do dust, biomass-burning smoke, and urban emissions shape the vertical distribution and optical properties of aerosols? Combining ground-based lidar with satellite observations can help resolve aerosol layers in altitude and track their transport over much larger areas.

I was excited to see researchers in South Africa already investigating some of these questions. In the next few years, I hope to bring the expertise I’m developing in lidar and satellite remote sensing in Japan to Africa and contribute to atmospheric observation and research on the continent.

[NERV @EN_NERV]

Typhoon No. 32 Report – 18:45, 11/10
Typhoon No. 32 'Cempaka' (Very Strong) is currently 160km SW of Chichijima, and appears to be heading ENE at a speed of 35km/h.

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

Apparently, (in Japan) the Christian God blesses marriages while Buddha concentrates on protection.Sounds funny but weddings 💒 are done in the Church, doesn’t matter whether you’re Christian or not 😂😂😂. I need this religious Freedom

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

They’re fed like prisoners; thrice a day!

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

@OmarSy @netflix @NetflixFR You must meet Raymond Reddington and give us a future top #show after Lupin

[Falcon 📚 @fal_con2211]

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[Falcon 📚 @fal_con2211]

#ssox I love yall but I want to read too😃.Everytime I’ve ordered my own copies alongside your preorders someone wants them and ofcourse I sell you my copy hoping the next time I’ll just buy myself another. Then that is taken too. I appreciate you buying over 30books 🎉 from us🫣

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

From The Embassy of South Sudan, Tokyo

“IIN MEMORY OF THE LATE GENERAL JOSEPH LAGU YANGA
The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Tokyo announces, with profound sorrow, the passing of H.E. General Joseph Lagu Yanga, a distinguished statesman, liberation hero, and former Commander-in-Chief of the Anyanya I liberation movement.
General Lagu’s historic contributions to the struggle for freedom, dignity, and self-determination of the people of Southern Sudan will forever remain engraved in the history of our nation. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of South Sudanese.
In honour of his remarkable life and enduring legacy, the Embassy wishes to inform the diplomatic community, the South Sudanese diaspora, and friends of South Sudan that a Book of Condolences will be open for signing at the Embassy on the following dates:
Monday, 2 November 2026
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Venue:
Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan
OS Building, 4th Floor
2-21-15 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo”

[Meja|梅贾🇸🇸🇰🇪🇨🇦 @75Meja]

One thing I despise the most in my culture is this normalized modern polygamy. It needs to die, or survive in the fringes at the very least. I find advocates of this backward institution to be ignorant about the essence of being.

From a distance, the whole structure looks stable - love and butterflies in the photos. But every kid and wife has needs and wants. Heck, some have dreams and life goals of their own. So if you find yourself stepping up as a provider and keeping multiple of those households afloat, it becomes clear the whole institution is toxic and chaotic, absolute dysfunction!

It’s obvious these men don’t recognize all the suffering is by choice and unnecessary. So stupid!

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

@nyapalony30 Happy birthday Diktora

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

Always earthquake-prepared!
Let the weekend begin ✌🏿

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

From The Embassy of South Sudan, Tokyo

“IIN MEMORY OF THE LATE GENERAL JOSEPH LAGU YANGA
The Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in Tokyo announces, with profound sorrow, the passing of H.E. General Joseph Lagu Yanga, a distinguished statesman, liberation hero, and former Commander-in-Chief of the Anyanya I liberation movement.
General Lagu’s historic contributions to the struggle for freedom, dignity, and self-determination of the people of Southern Sudan will forever remain engraved in the history of our nation. His legacy will continue to inspire generations of South Sudanese.
In honour of his remarkable life and enduring legacy, the Embassy wishes to inform the diplomatic community, the South Sudanese diaspora, and friends of South Sudan that a Book of Condolences will be open for signing at the Embassy on the following dates:
Monday, 2 November 2026
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday, 3 November 2026
11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Venue:
Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan
OS Building, 4th Floor
2-21-15 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo”

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

The troposphere and the stratosphere will never be the same, at least in my eyes. The Elastic Lidar Equation is insane!!! How beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Yien G. Danhier @Danhier_BaPPA]

The Republic of South Sudan has taken a quiet but important step. Through its Permanent Mission to the United Nations, the government says it has deposited three international protocols with the UN Treaty Section: the Nagoya Protocol, the Cartagena Protocol and the Montreal Protocol.

What do they mean for us?
🌿 𝐍𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐲𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥: communities and the state should share fairly in the benefits when others use our genetic resources and traditional knowledge, from medicinal plants to wildlife research.

🌾 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥: we gain the right to screen genetically modified organisms entering the country, which matters for imported seeds and food aid.

☀️ 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥: we join the global effort to phase out ozone-depleting substances, with access to technical and financial support, including for cleaner cooling and refrigeration.

The treaties normally take effect about 90 days after deposit. But a deposit is only the first step. The real test is whether South Sudan passes the laws, builds the agencies and funds the enforcement, from biosafety rules to border controls.

The country has rich biodiversity and a lot to protect. These protocols give us the tools. Now we must use them.

𝑾𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝑱𝒖𝒃𝒂 𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒔𝒆 𝒇𝒊𝒓𝒔𝒕?

#SouthSudan #Environment #Biodiversity #ClimateAction #Policy

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[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

@fal_con2211 Happy birthday, Falcon!

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

@Gai_antipas Hahaaaa 🤣🤣🤣 please do. We never know perhaps he’s already created generational wealth.

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

@bashirgpm Yep, that they embezzled!

[Gerald Mansuk LöRume (Manzu) @MansukLoRume]

@bashirgpm You know it’s true. If it’s bitter, just swallow the pill, pal!!!