Matthew Pasek

Matthew Pasek is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His primary research focus is on the origins of life through an interdisciplinary lens combining chemistry, geology, and planetary science, with specialization in phosphorus redox chemistry.

Education details are not explicitly provided in the text, but his affiliation and research specialization suggest advanced training in geochemistry or related fields.

His research interests center on understanding life's emergence through chemical and geological processes, particularly phosphorus cycling's role in prebiotic chemistry. Though no specific articles are listed here, his work likely intersects with astrobiology, prebiotic chemistry, and planetary evolution.

No awards, grants, or advising details are provided in the source text. He is affiliated with the Jonsson-Rowland Science Center at RPI.