Matthew Reid

Matthew Reid is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University, leading the Biogeochemistry and Ecosystem Engineering Research Group. His work integrates (geo)chemical and microbiological tools with systems modeling to address water quality challenges.

• Ph.D., Princeton University (2014)
• Marie Curie Postdoctoral Fellow at EPFL (2014-2017)
• U.S. Peace Corps Volunteer in Tanzania (2004-2006)

Research focuses on:

• Nonpoint Source Nutrient Pollution
• Geogenic Metalloid Contaminants
• Climate Change Impacts on Hydro-Biogeochemical Processes
• Woodchip Bioreactor Systems

His NSF CAREER Award supports innovation in denitrification technologies. Recent publications examine carbon cycling, contaminant dynamics, and sensor-driven water quality control.

• NSF CAREER Award (2023)
• Community-Engaged Practice and Innovation Award (2023)
• Franco-American Commission Scholar (2025)

Reid teaches Cornell's Environmental Engineering Laboratory and Water Chemistry courses, emphasizing STEM education principles. His research group applies interdisciplinary methods to optimize aquatic ecosystem management.