Derek Espinoza is an undergraduate student at Portland State University studying environmental science. His research focuses on increasing the spatial resolution of air quality monitoring to better understand human exposure to urban air pollution. He has experience with air quality monitoring equipment and positive matrix factorization modeling. Espinoza has worked on various research projects and presented his work. He is also president of his university's chapter of the American Outlaws soccer support group and has other leadership and work experience.

1. Derek Arthur Espinoza
Phone: (503) 367-7433 1582 SW 203rd Ave.
Email: espid@pdx.edu Beaverton, OR 97003
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derek-espinoza-69643354
Current Research Interests
My current focus is on increasing the spatial resolution of air quality monitoring in order
to understand the impact of changing emissions, land-use policies, and climate on sub-
populations within the urban environment. This will lead to an improved understanding
of human exposure to urban air pollutants.
Skills
Knowledge of atmospheric monitoring equipment and methods, e.g., mass spectrometry,
gas chromatography, particulate matter sampling, Gaussian plume distribution, and
positive matrix factorization.
Relevant Experience
Student Employee/Laboratory Assistant, PSU June 2014 – Current
Supervisor: Dr. Linda George, Department of Environmental Science and Management
 Supervise, maintain and repair equipment; contribute to research projects for
Grad students
Learning Assistant, Portland State University Sept 2014 – Mar 2016
 Classroomfacilitator and tutor for ESM 230 & ESM 231 Environmental Chemistry
UndergraduateResearch, PSU Feb 2015 – Current
Work in partnership with nonprofit Neighbors for Clean Air
 PM 2.5 Monitoring
 MiniVol TAS training
 Positive Matrix Factorization modeling
 Supervise other undergraduate students
Contract with Neighbors for Clean Air Jan 2016 – Current
 Report Writing
 Presentation to Neighborhood Groups and Oregon DEQ
 Grant writing

2. Education
Portland State University, Portland, Oregon
Bachelor of Science candidate, Environmental Science Expected Aug 2016
Presentations
Espinoza, D.; George, L.A. Poster, 19th Annual University of Washington Undergraduate Research
Symposium Seattle, WA, “Investigating the Impact of a Metals Foundry on Neighborhood Air
Quality through PM2.5 Analysis and Mobile Environmental Odor Diaries”, 2015.
Honors
PSURonald E. McNair Scholars Program 2014 – 2015
PSUCenter for Climate and AerosolResearch June 2015 – Aug 2015
National Science Foundation Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
Selected to participate in a nationally competitive 10-week REU program.
Focus on measurements and models of urban air quality to understand human exposure
to urban air pollution. Focus on collecting measurements at the local scale (<1 km) and
increase spatial resolution of models.
Other Experience
PresidentAmerican Outlaws, Portland Aug 2015 - Current
President of domestic chapter of national nonprofit focused on improving soccer in the
local community. The goal is to provide support for soccer at the local, state, and national
level. Experience includes budget planning, working with a board of directors, filing state
taxes and nonprofit paperwork, community volunteering and engagement, and managing
over 400 members.
RMI Owner, All Pacific Painting LLC Sept 2014 – Mar 2016
Responsible Managing Individual of painting company. Responsible for writing bids and
contracts, managing budgets and finances.
Customer Account Executive, ComcastCable July 2009 – Nov 2012
Billing agent. Front facing position increased customer service skills and ability to
communicate with others.
References
Available Upon Request