Sarick Lars Matzen
Assistant Professor · University of Illinois Chicago
Quick answer: Sarick Lars Matzen is Assistant Professor at University of Illinois Chicago. Sarick Lars Matzen shows an active PhD hiring signal as of 2026-09-11.
⭐ I am looking for undergraduate and graduate (Masters and Ph.D.) students who are interested in understanding metal transport and bioavailability in urban soils. Interested students can email me with a brief description of their interests and questions at smatzen@umn.edu
Research interests
Soil and Environmental Biogeochemistry, Nanoparticle Behavior, Environmental Justice
Selected publications (since 2023)
Schuler, C. S., A. Patsis, S. C. Alexander, D. Hsu, W. S. Dowd, W. Lee, S. L. Matzen, M. A. Marcus, C. S. Sheik, J. McDermott, P. K. Kang, C. M. Santelli, B. M. Toner. 2024. Densely populated biofilms and linked iron and sulfur cycles in the fractured-rock continental subsurface. <em>Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta</em> 375:229-246.
Baker, I., S. L. Matzen, C. S. Schuler, B. M. Toner, P. R. Girguis. 2023. The chemical footprint of a non-stalk-forming iron-oxidizing bacterium impedes abiotic iron oxidation. <em>PNAS</em> <em>Nexus</em> 1:1-10.
Matzen, S. L., C. E. Pallud. 2023. Critical perspectives on soil chemical properties limiting arsenic phytoextraction with hyperaccumulator <em>Pteris vittata</em>. <em>Geosciences</em> 13: 1-24.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sarick Lars Matzen hiring PhD students at University of Illinois Chicago?
Yes. As of 2026-09-11, Sarick Lars Matzen's faculty page shows a PhD hiring signal: I am looking for undergraduate and graduate (Masters and Ph.D.) students who are interested in understanding metal transport and bioavailability in urban soils. Interested students can email me with a.
What does Sarick Lars Matzen research?
Soil and Environmental Biogeochemistry, Nanoparticle Behavior, Environmental Justice
Data last updated: 2026-09-11 · Source: phd-match.com faculty database.
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