Matthew Tighe

Matthew Tighe is a Professor of Ecosystem Modelling in the School of Environmental and Rural Science at the University of New England. With expertise in environmental chemistry and statistical analysis, his research addresses pollution dynamics in terrestrial and aquatic systems.

Key research areas include:

• Microplastic pollution pathways in protected environments
• Antimony and arsenic speciation in contaminated ecosystems
• Chemometric applications in environmental forensics

His publications demonstrate advanced techniques in pollution tracking, including microplastic source identification in recreational areas and metal transformation kinetics in soils. Recent work examines contaminant interactions with climate extremes and innovative sensing technologies for soil characterization.

Honors include multiple university teaching awards and editorial roles for scientific journals.