Matthew Goss

Matthew Goss researches how the oxidation of organic molecules in the atmosphere affects the formation of fine aerosol particles, which play an important role in climate and air quality.

Matthew received his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, following a BA in Chemistry from Williams College and a year studying environmental chemistry as a Fulbright Fellow at Stockholm University. His research broadly explores how organic chemistry reactions in the atmosphere affect the formation and evolution of fine aerosol particles. His dissertation research examines these processes in the context of dimethyl sulfide, one of the largest natural sources of sulfur to the atmosphere, and in the context of the indoor environment, where germicidal ultraviolet lights may introduce a new source of indoor air pollution.

As an Environmental Fellow, Matthew will work with Professor Frank Keutsch to investigate how chemical aging processes affect wildfire emissions when they are lofted high into the atmosphere. This work seeks to quantify how changes in aerosol particle properties may alter their effect on the climate.

Faculty Host: Frank Keutsch, Faculty of Arts and Sciences