Chemistry

Matthew McConnell

Matthew McConnell

Assistant Professor

1 University Circle
511B Currens Hall
Macomb, IL 61455

Work: (309) 298-1538
Fax: (309) 298-2180

Email: MS-Mcconnell@wiu.edu

Education

BS University of Arkansas at Monticello
MS Western Illinois University
PhD University of Iowa
Post-Doctoral Fellow at Northwestern University

Office Hours

1:00 – 5:00 p.m. Thursday and 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Friday or by email appointment.

Teaching Areas

  • CHEM 341 Analytical Techniques and Lab
  • CHEM 442(G) Instrumental Analysis
  • CHEM 433 Polymer Chemistry

Research Interests

  • Metal-organic framework nanoparticles
  • Greenhouse gas sequestration
  • Biochar chemical modification
  • Environmental chemistry
  • Heterogeneous catalysis