Dr Matthew Tieu

Matthew's formal qualifications span multiple disciplines across the biological sciences, humanities and social sciences. His PhD thesis applies a philosophical and lifespan developmental psychology perspective to understanding how a person's selfhood and sense of identity emerges during early childhood, develops and matures across the life course, and declines due to conditions such as depression and dementia. It has since been adapted into a book titled Self and Identity published by Routledge:Taylor & Francis.

After completing his PhD he spent several years working across multiple research teams in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences (CNHS), while also taking up teaching roles in the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) where he taught philosophy of mind, cognitive science, moral philosophy and political philosophy.

Outside of academia he has worked in various project, policy and advocacy roles, primarily in the area of bioethics and aged care.

He is currently an academic status holder in CHASS.