Matthew Bonnema

Matthew Bonnema joined JPL as a postdoctoral researcher in October 2019. Prior to that, he worked as a graduate research assistant at University of Washington in Seattle, where he earned a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering.

His primary research interest is in the use of satellite remote sensing observations to better understand the impacts of dams on river systems, particularly in developing regions.

Involved in:

• Mapping surface water with satellite data and AI tools (July 2025)