Assistant State University
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Matthew K. Dunbar
Pueblo, CO 81007
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Work History
Paid Research Assistant, Colorado State University-Pueblo (January 2012-August 2013)
Chemistry Teaching Assistant, Colorado State University-Pueblo (August 2011-December 2011)
Education
M.S. Chemistry, Colorado State University-Pueblo, CO (July, 2013)
Advisor: Dr. Chad A. Kinney
Thesis: The Influence of Cationic High Molecular Weight Polymers on the Presence and
Fate of Nutrients, Anthropogenic Organic Contaminants and Heavy Metals in Biosolids.
B.S. Chemistry ACS certified, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, AZ (May 2011)
University of Essex Study Abroad Program (January-June 2009)
Research
M.S. thesis topic: The influence of high molecular weight polymer addition to biosolids during
dewatering is poorly understood. The cationic nature of the polymer changes leaching
characteristics and should be considered when applying biosolids to agricultural land or
forest reclamation sites as a fertilizer.
Graduate Summer Research Experience, Colorado State University-Fort Collins (2012)
Advisor: Dr. Eugene Chen
Title: Cross-coupling and Dimerization of Hydroxymethylfurfural and Furfural to
Produce Biofuel Precursors.
Northern Arizona University Undergraduate Research Experience. Busick K., Dunbar M.K., Hai
L., and Saaty K. (2010)
Advisor: Dr. Brian Majestic
Title: Benzene and Toluene in the Cabin Air of Various Automobiles
Instrumentation and Laboratory Experience
Agilent UV-Vis spectroscopy
1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy
HPLC-MS
o Intermediate level maintenance and operational training
Ion selective electrode
o Analysis, calibration, diagnostics
USEPA method 3051b, digestion of sediments and soils for analysis using ICP-mass
spectroscopy
Anaerobic glove box methodology
GC-MS
o FID, FPD, and MSD detectors
Intermediate level maintenance and operational training
Flame atomic absorption spectroscopy
BCR three-step sequential extraction for metals in soils and organic matrices
QA/QC, GLPs, BMPs, hazardous waste handling and disposal
Awards
NSF-IGERT Program in Multidisciplinary Approaches to Sustainable Bioenergy (2011-
2013)~Research project grant
Northern Arizona University Dean’s List (2007-2008)
Professional Associations
American Chemical Society (2007-current)
Academic Associations
Northern Arizona University General and Organic Chemistry Tutor Volunteer (2010-2011)
Northern Arizona University Eco-House Club (2007-2009)
Northern Arizona University Physics Club (2007-2008)
Meetings and Presentations
Matthew K. Dunbar. 2013 Atmospheric Chemistry: Guest Lecturer. April 15, Colorado State
University-Pueblo.
Matthew K. Dunbar, James Carsella, and Chad A. Kinney. 2013 The Influence of Cationic
High Molecular Weight Polymers on the Presence and Fate of Nutrients, Anthropogenic
Organic Contaminants and Heavy Metals/Metalloids in Biosolids. 1st Annual Graduate
Works Symposium, April 12, Colorado State University-Pueblo, CO.
Matthew K. Dunbar, James Carsella, and Chad A. Kinney. 2012 The Influence of High
Molecular Weight Polymers in Biosolids on the Presence and Fate of Nutrients and
Anthropogenic Organic Contaminants. SETAC North America 33rd Annual Meeting,
November 11-15, Long Beach, CA.
Matthew K. Dunbar, James Carsella, and Chad A. Kinney. 2012 The influence of High
Molecular Weight Polymers in Biosolids on the Presence and Fate of Nutrients and
Anthropogenic Organic Contaminants. 8th Annual Science and Math Research
Symposium, November 1, Colorado State University-Pueblo, CO.
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