BIO

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Dr Matt Agnew is more than a scientist and a self-confessed ‘Space Nerd’; he’s a communications powerhouse that helps to make science, maths and technology fun and accessible for everyone.

With academic credentials spanning the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) portfolio, myriad appearances across a variety of media channels, and a social media profile for reaching a wide and varied audience, Matt is a qualified, passionate and engaging scientist.

Matt has worn many hats over his career - an engineer, a data scientist, an astrophysicist - and it is the breadth of technical knowledge acquired across these disciplines, combined with an approachable manner and a palatable way of explaining ideas, that has led to him being one of the go to scientists for engaging with the public about the latest happenings in the world of science.

Whether it’s his passion for Astrophysics and his work in searching for habitable planets beyond our Solar system; his excitement about artificial intelligence and its applications to solving real world problems; or his experience working as an engineer and how technology shapes our world - Matt has an unbridled eagerness to share his scientific enthusiasm with everyone young and old.

Matt was born in Adelaide, raised in Perth and is now living in Melbourne.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics Major

The University of Western Australia

2005 - 2009