Matthew Schwartz

Matthew Schwartz is a Professor in the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of West Florida, part of the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering. His research and teaching focus on estuarine biogeochemistry, hydrology, and coastal environmental processes.

• Ph.D. in Marine Studies – Oceanography, University of Delaware
• B.S. in Geology, College of William and Mary

Dr. Schwartz's research centers on estuarine biogeochemistry, with emphasis on submarine groundwater discharge (SGD), red tide harmful algal blooms, and nutrient dynamics in coastal systems such as Pensacola Bay and the Gulf Islands National Seashore. His work integrates field measurements with biogeochemical analysis to understand coastal ecosystem health.

The available publications span from 2004 to 2014 and reflect a strong focus on marine and estuarine biogeochemical processes, particularly in oxygen minimum zones, nutrient cycling, and groundwater inputs. Keywords across these works include biogeochemistry, hydrology, coastal chemistry, and microbial processes, indicating a consistent research trajectory in environmental and marine sciences.

While no scientific awards are listed in the provided text, Dr. Schwartz has contributed to high-impact journals such as Biogeosciences, Estuaries and Coasts, and Deep Sea Research Part II.

He is actively involved in STEM education and student research engagement, mentoring students through research opportunities. Though specific advisees and grants are not mentioned, his involvement in local environmental research suggests active collaboration with students and agencies. He teaches courses including Basic Hydrology, Biogeochemistry, Geochemistry, and Natural Disasters.

Dr. Schwartz's work is closely tied to the GeoData Center and Campus GIS Map initiatives at UWF, supporting geospatial research and data analysis in environmental science. His research contributes to understanding and managing coastal ecosystems in northwest Florida.