Matthew is a research scientist at the Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences (CIRES), working with the Atmospheric Composition and Chemical Processes group at the NOAA Chemical Sciences Laboratory (CSL). Here, he works with Drew Rollins to study the chemistry of oxidized nitrogen and sulfur species using laser-induced fluorescence instruments.
Prior to working at CIRES / NOAA, Matthew was an Environmental Fellow at Harvard University, working with Professor Frank Keutsch to study aerosol formation and aging processes in the upper troposphere and lower stratosphere. Matthew received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from MIT, studying atmospheric chemistry with Professor Jesse Kroll. Matthew's work includes investigations into the chemistry of dimethyl sulfide (a major precursor to secondary marine aerosol), experiments exploring the formation of indoor air pollutants from the use of 222 nm germicidal ultraviolet lamps, and the theoretical study of past environmental chamber experiments.
Before becoming an atmospheric chemist, 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.