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Matt Hammond

Matt Hammond

Researcher (part-time)

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Evidence-based insights for a better future

  • Education

    • University of Otago

      2004 - 2006
      MSc Marine Science

      Expanded the resource manager’s toolbox by developing and testing new bioindicators of nutrient pollution from upstream land-use.

    • McMaster University

      2009 - 2015
      Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Ecology

      Developed new statistical tools for predicting patterns of natural resources (e.g., populations, nutrients) in space and in time when resource management data are scarce.

    • Deerfield Academy

      1994 - 1998
      Highschool diploma General

      Activities and Societies: Competitive swimming

    • Bowdoin College

      1999 - 2003
      BA Biology

      Tested & published a new assay for resolving the “French Paradox” in food biochemistry

  • Experience

    • Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo

      Jan 1999 - Jan 2003
      Researcher (part-time)

      Populated biodiversity database for use by wildlife managers. Led the first assessment of an endangered skink population.

    • Bermuda Department of Conservation Services

      Jan 2007 - Nov 2007
      Conservation & biodiversity researcher

      Collected and managed monitoring data on at-risk benthic communities (e.g., seagrass), an undertaking which helped to establish the first baselines for managing the Bermuda reef platform.

    • Bermuda Zoological Society

      Nov 2007 - Jun 2008
      Conservation & biodiversity researcher

      Collected and analyzed data to help create to the most comprehensive assessment of at-risk marine and terrestrial habitats, species and populations to date in Bermuda.

    • McMaster University

      Sept 2009 - Sept 2013
      Graduate Teaching Assistant

      Used group-learning methods to communicate information and research skills to undergraduate students in ecology, evolution & international field courses.

    • McMaster University

      Apr 2015 - Jan 2019
      Postdoctoral Fellow / Research Program Manager

      Developed and managed an ecological engineering program on designing food webs and ecosystems for food production and other ecosystem services.Forged industry-academic networks for new research agendas and grant awards.

    • Indoor Nature Design Inc.

      Oct 2015 - May 2016
      Project Manager (part-time)

      Oversaw the launch of national contest (20+ teams) promoting sustainable design. Managed deliverables to raise public profile of industry partner.

    • HiGarden International Inc.

      Apr 2018 - Jul 2023
      Consulting Senior Scientist / Biologist

      Manage R & D of urban agriculture, education and aesthetic solutions and products.Apply research methods to develop environmental technologies for green buildings.

    • Resilient World Institute

      Jul 2018 - Dec 2022
      Director, School of Nature

      Develop & direct programming at professional training centre for climate resilience & sustainability

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada

      Nov 2019 - Jul 2020
      Wildlife Biologist / Ecotoxicologist

      Analyzed & reported contaminant trends for Great Lakes wildlife.Elucidated pathways of environmental PCB exposure in water bird species.

    • Rethink Sustainability Initiatives (RSI)

      Jun 2022 - now
      Director (formerly Senior Advisor)

    • Anchor Corporation

      Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
      Director of Research & Innovation - Science

    • Environment and Climate Change Canada

      Jul 2023 - now
      Physical Scientist

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Nature-Based Solutions for Disaster & Climate Resilience

      UN Environment Programme
      Dec 2022

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Matt Hammond
      3rd prize, Best Oral Presentation Ontario Ecology, Ethology & Evolution Colloquium 2015
    • Awarded to Matt Hammond
      Ontario Graduate Scholarship Ontario / McMaster University 2012
    • Awarded to Matt Hammond
      Ontario Graduate Scholarship Ontario / McMaster 2011
    • Awarded to Matt Hammond
      Ontario Graduate Scholarship Ontario / McMaster University 2010
    • Awarded to Matt Hammond
      Beryl Brewin Prize in Marine Science University of Otago 2008 For best MSc thesis
    • Awarded to Matt Hammond
      Published article Globe & Mail 2007 Co-authored article for "Lives Lived" section
    • Awarded to Matt Hammond
      Ernest E. Stempel Scholarships Stempel Foundation 2002 Three-time recipient to undertake conservation research
    • Awarded to Matt Hammond
      Sarah & James Bowdoin Scholar Bowdoin College 2001 For academic performance
    • Awarded to Matt Hammond
      Biology Travel Scholarship McMaster University For academic development
    • Awarded to Matt Hammond
      George and Alice Rivett Ontario Graduate Scholarship McMaster University School of Graduate Studies For academic excellence

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Advisor

      Issued by McMaster University on Jan 2017
      McMaster UniversityAssociated with Matt Hammond

    • Judge

      Issued by Indoor Nature Design Inc. on Jan 2016
      Indoor Nature Design Inc.Associated with Matt Hammond

    • Invited speaker

      Issued by McMaster University on Jan 2009
      McMaster UniversityAssociated with Matt Hammond

    • Occasional Scientific advisor

      Issued by Groundswell Environmental Charity on Jan 2010
      Groundswell Environmental CharityAssociated with Matt Hammond

    • Co-coordinator

      Issued by Special Olympics (Brunswick, Maine) on Jan 2000
      Special Olympics (Brunswick, Maine)Associated with Matt Hammond

    • Competitor

      Issued by Bermuda National Swimming Team on Jan 1998
      Bermuda National Swimming TeamAssociated with Matt Hammond