Biography

Matthew’s research interests span geophysics and geology, as He attempts to take a holistic approach to plate reconstruction by using both seismological imaging of the deep mantle alongside studies of the surface terranes. Alaska is his primary site of interest and he aims to unravel the enigma of its origin and formation. 

He studied for an integrated Master’s in Natural Sciences at the University of Cambridge from 2013-2017, focusing in the last few years on Earth Sciences. From 2017-2018, he worked as a Research Assistant in the Earth Sciences Department at Cambridge, continuing with the research, he started in his Master’s Project as well as demonstrating and supervising Earth Sciences undergraduates. This research culminated in a paper entitled: X-discontinuity and transition zone structure beneath Hawaii suggests a heterogeneous plume. Matthew’s PhD is funded by NERC through the Doctoral Training Partnership in Environmental Research. 

Matthew is a keen science communicator having run many outreach projects in schools, produced documentaries and educational videos, and written and performed stand-up comedy and musicals about science. As one half of “Geologise Theatre” (@wearegeologise), he has performed in Oxford and Cambridge at a variety of events.