Degradation of surfactants - what do we know?

As R&D and Golf Technical Services Manager for The Aquatrols Company, Dr Matthew Fleetwood is responsible for managing the research and development of our portfolio of adjuvants, soil surfactants and other supplemental maintenance products, as well as providing technical support to our customers and sales team. Dr Fleetwood handles The Aquatrols Company's product innovation pipeline, research trials and new product development, working to bring our innovative solutions to our customers.

Dr Fleetwood completed his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Missouri, with emphasis areas in Crop Management and Breeding, Biotechnology, and Biology. Additionally, he completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Plant, Insect and Microbial at the University of Missouri with his dissertation focus centralized around assessing soil surfactants and characterizing their performance on USGA greens and native soils.

Dr Fleetwood’s passion for innovation and results drives him to provide the best solutions for our customers, aiding to create great outdoor playing surfaces for all ages.

Christian Baldwin is passionate about using science to create healthier, more resilient turfgrass. As the Global Technical Services Manager at the Aquatrols Company, he is responsible for providing expert support for our portfolio of innovative surfactants, fertilizers, and adjuvants. He holds a PhD in Plant and Environmental Science with a focus on turfgrass stress physiology from Clemson University, where he also received a master's degree (Plant and Environmental Science) and a bachelor's degree in international marketing. His research has been published in over 35 peer-reviewed journal articles and 9 book chapters, and he has delivered presentations on his findings around the world.