Matthew Burke

Research Assistant Professor

Leadership for the Ecozoic

Community Development and Applied Economics

PRONOUNS he/they

Matt Burke Fall 2025
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Alma mater(s)
  • Ph.D. Renewable Resources—Environment, McGill University
  • M.P.A., University of Vermont
  • M.A., Parks, Recreation and Environmental Education, University of New Mexico
  • B.S., Natural Resources, Ohio State University
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Areas of expertise

Just transition, ecological restoration, political economy and ecology, food systems, science-technology-society, bioregions.

BIO

Matthew Burke's work addresses relationships linking society and nature specifically as related to energy, ecology, economy, and food. He is a Research Assistant Professor with Leadership for the Ecozoic at the Department of Community Development and Applied Economics. Matthew completed a Ph.D. in Renewable Resources — Environment at McGill University. Matthew currently coordinates the Ecozoic Alternatives research group.


 

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Bio

Matthew Burke's work addresses relationships linking society and nature specifically as related to energy, ecology, economy, and food. He is a Research Assistant Professor with Leadership for the Ecozoic at the Department of Community Development and Applied Economics. Matthew completed a Ph.D. in Renewable Resources — Environment at McGill University. Matthew currently coordinates the Ecozoic Alternatives research group.


 

Publications