Since receiving his Ph.D. in social psychology in 1995 from The Ohio State University, Matthew Berent has held a variety of academic and private sector jobs across the United States.  The diversity of his work history has helped him develop a broad range of skills that includes basic and applied research, teaching students and professionals, product development and management, and sales and marketing.

Matthew’s professional interests include exploring the factors that lead to more reliable and valid survey data, developing a methodology for measuring emotional reactions in real time during human-computer interactions, and refining methods for capturing voice of customer data.

From Upstate New York to California’s Bay Area, from the high desert in Idaho to the coast of Florida, and from the oaken woods of Pennsylvania to the Pacific redwood forests, Matthew’s work history has enabled him to meet and work with diverse peoples from around these United States.

In his spare time, Matthew loves spending time with his wife Cathy, and travelling with her to remote and unusual places.  Most recently they drove the Dempster Highway to Inuvik above the Arctic circle.  Matthew also enjoys golfing with Cathy, SCUBA diving, mountain biking, and working on old cars.