Matthew MacLeod

Matthew MacLeod is a Professor at Stockholm University in the Department of Environmental Science. His research focuses on environmental chemistry and exposure modeling, particularly for pollutants with planetary boundary threats and irreversible environmental impacts.

• Develops mathematical models for pollutant exposure assessment
• Investigates plastic pollution and its ecotoxicological hazards
• Teaches Master's level courses on environmental challenges and chemical partitioning

His work addresses critical issues in plastic degradation (including microplastics and nanoplastics), chemical fate in marine environments, and climate change impacts on pollutant transport. Key findings include:

• Plastics in oceans represent a planetary boundary threat through poorly reversible pollution
• UV exposure generates oxidized polymer fragments with potential hazards
• Menstruation influences PFOS elimination rates in human populations

Contact: matthew.macleod@aces.su.se | ORCID: 0000-0003-2562-7339