Dr. Matthew Wallace

Matthew Wallace has been working in the science policy field for over a decade. Currently, as a Senior Program Specialist at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), based in Ottawa, Canada, his focus is on issues broadly related to science systems, including engineering education, science advice to governments, granting agencies, industrial research collaboration, and careers of scientists. Matthew has Masters' degrees both in Physics and in Science and Technology Studies, as well as a Ph.D. in the History of Science. His research in the field has focused mainly on indicators for science, research portfolio management, and the history of scientific disciplines. He also previously worked as a science policy advisor and an evaluation officer at a Canadian ministry and granting agency.