Matt is a first-generation multilingual lifelong learner who earned his PhD at UC Irvine in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior studying epigenetics and cognitive impairment. In his role as the Program Director of Faculty Educational Development, he leads numerous workshops and faculty professional development offerings such as the Active Learning Institute. He enjoys teaching very much and continues to facilitate the undergraduate Bio Sci 99 course at UC Irvine. In addition to his academic appointment, he continues to be involved in STEM as a freelance science writer for Biofluent Communications.
In his spare time, he loves teaching and performing Thai classical music, shooting film photography, traveling, and developing healthy baking recipes. He also has 2 rambunctious boys who keep him very busy!
