James Matthews

Dr. James Matthews is a Research Fellow at the University of Bristol's School of Chemistry, Department of Chemistry. His work focuses on atmospheric electricity, aerosol physics, and environmental pollution dynamics. He holds degrees including BSc, MSc, and PhD qualifications.

Research interests include the interaction between high voltage power lines and atmospheric particles, urban air quality monitoring, and aerosol charge state characterization. His studies explore how electrical environments influence particle dispersion and human health risks, with a focus on urban and rural pollutant dynamics.

Key projects involve perfluorocarbon tracer experiments for pollution mapping, computational modeling of point source plumes, and long-term atmospheric electric field measurements. Collaboration with experts like Prof. Ian Bull (Analytical Chemistry) and Prof. Daniel Robert (Bionanoscience) enriches his interdisciplinary approach.

Publications emphasize experimental techniques such as ELPI aerosol charging analysis, large-eddy simulations, and fixed-site power line corona monitoring. His work addresses both fundamental atmospheric science and applied environmental health challenges.