Dr Matt Sharman is a Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences and Nutrition in the School of Health Sciences at the University of Tasmania. Matt completed a Doctor of Philosophy at the University of Connecticut and a Research Fellowship at Edith Cowan University. Matt is currently the Course Co-ordinator for the Bachelor of Nutrition Science at the University of Tasmania. He teaches a variety of nutrition science subjects predominantly to Nutrition Science and Exercise Science students.

Matt's research interests are directed towards the effect that lifestyle factors, such as nutrition and exercise play in the prevention of chronic diseases and the relationship between sociodemographic characteristics and diet quality in the Australian population.

Experience

  • 2012–present
    Senior Lecturer in Health Sciences and Nutrition, University of Tasmania
  • 2019–present
    Course Cordinator - Bachelor of Nutrition Science, University of Tasmania
  • 2010–2011
    Lecturer in Nutrition and Dietetics, Edith Cowan University
  • 2005–2010
    Research Fellow, Centre for Excellence in Alzheimer's Disease Research and Care, Edith Cowan University

Education

  • 2005 
    University of Connecticut, PhD

Professional Memberships

  • Nutrition Society of Australia

Contact Matt for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision