Faculty Profile
Matthew J. Eick, Ph.D.
Dr. Eick
Associate Professor of Environmental Soil Chemistry
Appointment
Teaching : 70%
Research : 30%
Extension : 0%
Web
- Soils - Lab course
- Soils in the Landscape - Lab course
- Environmental Soil Chemistry
- Soils for Professionals
Education
- B.S. Agronomy, Virginia Tech, 1987
- M.S. Soil Chemistry, Univ. Delaware, 1989
- Ph.D. Environmental Soil Chemistry, Univ. Delaware, 1995
Link to recent CV
Professional Activities and Interests
- American Chemical Society
- Soil Science Society of America
- Geochemical Society of America
Courses
| Course Number | Course Name |
|---|---|
| CSES/ENSC 3124 | Soils Laboratory |
| CSES/ENSC 3134 | Soill in the Landscape |
| CSES/ENSC 4734 | Environmental Soil Chemistry |
| CSES 5114 | Soils for Ag & Environmental Professionals |
| CSES 5634 | Soill Chemistry |
Current Projects
- Evaluation of Ruthenium Oxides as Super Adsorbents
- The surface polymerixation of Silica and its Effect on Mineral Dissolution and the Bioavailability of Trace Elements
- Predicting Contaminant Leaching Potentials for Central Appalachian Overburden and Coal Refuse Materials
- Nutrient Sorption Potential of High Fly Ash Materials
Recent Honors
- G. Burke Johnston Award in recognition of excellence in teaching, VA Tech. 2002
Recent Publications
- Luxton, T. P., M. J. Eick, and K.G. Scheckel. 2008. Arsenate adsorption on ruthenium oxides: A spectroscopic and kinetic investigation. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 32 23-30.
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Luxton, T. P., M. J. Eick, and J. D. Rimstidt. 2008. The role of silicate in the adsorption/desorption of arsenite on goethite. Chemical Geology. 252:125-135.
- Eick M., S. Garman, M. Beck. 2007. Desorption kinetics of lead from goethite: Effect of Residence time and mixing. Soil Science. 172:177-188
- T.P. Luxton, C.J. Tadanier, and M.J. Eick. 2006. Mobilization of Arsenite by Competitive Interaction with Silicic Acid. Soil Science Society of America Journal 70:204-214.
- Garman, S.M., T. P. Luxton, and M. J. Eick. 2004. Kinetics of chromate adsorption on goethite in the presence of sorbed silicic acid. J. Environ. Qual. 33:1703-1708.
- Brady, W.D., M.J. Eick, P.R. Grossl, and P.V. Brady. 2003. A site-specific approach for the evaluation of natural attenuation at metals-impacted sites. Soil & Sediment Contamination 12:541-564.
- Tadanier, C.J., and M.J. Eick. 2002. Formulating the CD-MUSIC surface complexation model using Fiteql 4.0. Soil Sci. Soc Am J. 66:1505-1517.
- Waltham, C.A. and M.J. Eick. 2002. Kinetics of arsenic adsorption on goethite in the presence of silicic acid. Soil Sci. Soc Am J. 66: 66:818-825.
- Campbell, J.L. and M.J. Eick. 2002. The role of oxyanions on the EDTA-promoted dissolution of goethite. Clays and Clay Min. 50:336-341.
- Grafe, M., M.J. Eick, P.R. Grossl, and A. M. Saunders. 2002. Adsorption of arsenate and arsenite on ferrihydrite in the presence and absence of dissolved organic carbon (DOC). J. Environ. Qual. 31: 1115-1123.
Personal Activities and Interests
When I'm not working I enjoy working in my garden, biking, swimming, and brewing beer.
My Work Groups
Keywords
- Soil Chemistry
- Arsenic
- Fly Ash
- Sorption
- Dissolution
- Lead
