Matthew Zook

I am a human geographer and regional economic planner working within the sub-disciplines of Digital, Economic and Urban Geographies. My approach blends critical theories drawn from data/software studies, STS, and heterodox economics and uses socially-grounded, technical methods (such as audits of data structures, algorithms and larger digital systems) combined with qualitative methodologies to analyze the evolving spatialities of urban practices, representation and economic/financial activity.  

I am currently accepting graduate students whose research interests align with my own. My research program is theoretically and methodologically distinct from the primary areas emphasized by the department, so I encourage you to review my recent publications before contacting me to determine whether our interests are a good match. If you have difficulty accessing any papers, please feel free to email me.