Matthew Van Grinsven

Matthew Van Grinsven is an Associate Professor in the Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences at Northern Michigan University (NMU) and an Adjunct Professor at the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan Technological University. He began teaching at NMU in 2015 and directs the Applied Biogeosciences Lab.

• B.S., Northern Michigan University
• M.S. and Ph.D., Michigan Technological University

His research focuses on Earth systems science, with expertise in applied agronomy, soil biogeochemistry, wetlands, ecohydrology, and ecosystem ecology. He uses data science tools, automated field equipment, and laboratory techniques like gas chromatography to study environmental systems and inform sustainable resource management.

His recent publications address impacts of invasive species (e.g., Emerald Ash Borer) on Black Ash wetlands, hydrological monitoring methods, and carbon/nitrogen cycling in disturbed ecosystems. Research trends emphasize climate change implications, restoration strategies, and sensor-based environmental assessment.

Matthew regularly teaches courses including Physical Geography, Soils, Hydrology, and Earth Systems Interactions, integrating field-based and computational approaches.