Matthew received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from MIT, studying atmospheric chemistry with Professor Jesse Kroll. His research focuses on the oxidative chemical transformations that drive the formation of organic aerosol particles in the atmosphere. Matthew's recent work has focused largely on the chemistry of dimethyl sulfide, a biologically-derived compound that represents an important source of marine sulfate aerosol, and the formation of indoor air pollutants from the use of 222 nm germicidal ultraviolet lamps. He will be continuing his research as an Environmental Fellow at Harvard starting Fall 2024.
Prior to his work in atmospheric chemistry, Matthew worked as a Fulbright Fellow, investigating the biodegradation of trace pharmaceuticals in natural bodies of water with Professor Michael McLachlan at Stockholm University. Matthew completed his BA in Chemistry at Williams College, studying physical organic chemistry and environmental chemistry with Professors Jay Thoman and Dave Richardson.