Matthew Hoffman
Professor
Matthew Hoffman
Professor
Education
BA, Williams College; MS, Ph.D., University of Maryland
Bio
My research interests include oceanic and atmospheric dynamics; understanding the fate, transport, and impact of plastic pollution on freshwater systems; data assimilation; remote sensing; hyperspectral vehicle tracking; and cardiac electrical dynamics.
Info about our plastic research group can be found here: www.rit.edu/plasticpollution
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In the News
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April 28, 2025
Tackling the macro problem of microplastics
RIT experts are at the forefront of research that aims to better understand the impact of microplastics on the environment. RIT’s interdisciplinary microplastics team has received nearly $10 million in funding since 2020.
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September 5, 2024
RIT recommended for additional federal funding for stormwater debris interception
The new funds are on behalf of the the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Marine Debris Program’s $23 million investment to intercept and remove marine debris with funding provided by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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July 30, 2024
RIT and NY Sea Grant to expand marine debris and plastic pollution research and education
A team of researchers at RIT is expanding its work in studying the impact of marine debris beyond the Rochester region and into nearby Great Lakes communities.
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April 22, 2021
Student team presents at Lake Ontario conference
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May 28, 2020
Researchers at RIT to study pollution of microplastics on Lake Ontario
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June 25, 2019
Associate professor serves as panelist
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April 23, 2019
Associate professor named network member