Matthew is a fifth-year PhD student studying atmospheric chemistry at MIT 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.
Prior to his current position, 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.