Matthew Kapelewski
About Matthew Kapelewski
Matthew Kapelewski is a Carbon Dioxide Removal Scientist and Project Lead at ExxonMobil, with extensive experience in research and development in the field of carbon removal and chemistry.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Matthew Kapelewski is currently serving as a Carbon Dioxide Removal Scientist and Project Lead at ExxonMobil in Clinton, New Jersey. He began this role in 2023 and works onsite. His responsibilities include leading initiatives focused on the removal of carbon dioxide, leveraging his extensive background in environmental science and technology.
Previous Roles at ExxonMobil
Prior to his current role, Matthew Kapelewski held several significant positions at ExxonMobil. From 2020 to 2022, he served as a Senior Research Scientist & Team Lead in Materials Scale-up. Before that, he was an Advanced Research Scientist focusing on Catalyst Development from 2018 to 2019. He began his career at ExxonMobil as a Researcher intern in 2016, which lasted for four months.
Academic Background and Research
Matthew Kapelewski earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, where he was a Graduate Student Researcher from 2012 to 2018. Additionally, he served as a Graduate Student Instructor at UC Berkeley from 2012 to 2015. His academic journey began with his undergraduate education at Penn State University, where he obtained a B.S. in Chemistry with Honors from 2008 to 2012.
Professional Development and Training
In 2022, Matthew Kapelewski completed a Life Cycle Assessment course through MIT Professional Education, adding to his expertise in evaluating and improving sustainability measures. This training complements his extensive experience in environmental science and carbon management.