Dr Maria Val Martin

School of Biosciences

Senior Research Fellow

Dr Maria Val Martin
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m.valmartin@sheffield.ac.uk
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Dr Maria Val Martin
School of Biosciences
Alfred Denny Building
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TN
Profile
  • UKRI Future Leaders Fellow, University of Sheffield, UK (2020-)
  • Research Fellow at LC3M, University of Sheffield, UK (2017-2020)
  • Research and Teaching Fellow at Chemical Engineering Department, University of Sheffield, UK (2014-2017)
  • Research Scientist at Colorado State University, USA (2011-2014)
  • Visiting Scientist at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center (2011)
  • Research Associate Fellow at Harvard University (2007-2010)
  • PhD in Environmental Engineering (with focus in Atmospheric Sciences), Michigan Tech University, USA (2007)
  • MSc in Environmental Engineering, Michigan Tech University (2002)
  • MEng in Agricultural Engineering, Universidad Politecnica de Valencia, Spain (1999)
Research interests

I am an atmospheric scientist with a research focus on understanding the composition of the atmosphere and its interactions with the biosphere and climate. My work explores how human activities, land use changes, and natural processes—such as wildfires—affect these systems and contribute to global environmental challenges.

My work integrates advanced numerical models, including atmospheric chemical transport, land, and Earth system models, with field data and satellite observations. With these tools, I address pressing questions about atmosphere-biosphere-climate feedbacks, air pollution, and the use of land-based carbon dioxide removal strategies—such as afforestation/reforestation, wetland restoration and enhanced weathering—to mitigate climate change.

Passionate about public engagement, I actively work with schools and communities to raise awareness of environmental issues. I lead the UK’s first Air Quality Garden at the Sheffield Botanical Gardens, a project designed to educate the public on urban air quality and its impacts on human and vegetation health. I also organize outreach events to inspire action on climate change and air pollution.

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  • Val Martin M, Heald CL, Lamarque JF, Tilmes S & Emmons L (2012) Impacts of future changes in climate, emissions and land cover and land use on PM2.5 and O3 over the U.S.. Air and Waste Management Association - Aerosol and Atmospheric Optics: Visibility and Air Pollution Specialty Conference 2012 (pp 398-402) RIS download Bibtex download
  • Diner DJ, Nelson DL, Chen Y, Kahn RA, Logan J, Leung F-Y & Val Martin M (2008) Quantitative studies of wildfire smoke injection heights with the Terra Multi-angle Imaging SpectroRadiometer. Remote Sensing of Fire: Science and Application RIS download Bibtex download

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Teaching activities
  • BIS109 - Climate Change and Sustainability
  • BIS222 - Ecosystems and Sustainability in Changing World
  • BIS424 - Global Sustainability
  • APS6618- Individual Research Project
Professional activities and memberships
  • Director of Sheffield:Air
  • Member of DEFRA Air Quality Expert Group (2021-)
  • Associate Editor for Elementa: Science of the Anthropocene (Atmospheric Sciences Section)