Matthew Meulemans
About Matthew Meulemans
Matthew Meulemans is a biologist currently employed at the U.S. Geological Survey in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where he has worked since 2020. He specializes in water quality and chemistry, with a focus on native mussel research and the toxicological effects of dissolved carbon dioxide on dreissenid mussels.
Work at U.S. Geological Survey
Matthew Meulemans has been employed as a Biologist at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since 2020. He works in the La Crosse, Wisconsin Area and is part of the Upper Midwest Environmental Science Center. His role involves conducting environmental science research, with a focus on water quality and chemistry.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining USGS, Matthew Meulemans held several positions that contributed to his expertise in biology and environmental science. He worked as a Research Assistant at IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering for two months in 2019. He also served as a Biologist II at Lynxnet, LLC from 2019 to 2020 for seven months. Earlier, he was a Fisheries Technician at the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources from 2015 to 2016 and worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at IIHR—Hydroscience & Engineering from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Meulemans earned a Master's degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa, where he studied from 2017 to 2019. His academic background supports his expertise in water quality and chemistry, particularly in relation to native mussel research. He conducts research on the toxicological effects of dissolved carbon dioxide on dreissenid mussels.
Research Focus
At the U.S. Geological Survey, Matthew Meulemans focuses on environmental science research. His work includes investigating the toxicological effects of dissolved carbon dioxide on dreissenid mussels, contributing to the understanding of water quality issues and their impacts on aquatic ecosystems.