Joseph Matthews
Area(s) of Expertise: Regional security studies, airborne sensor capabilities, information sharing policies
Courses Taught
- GEOG 1102 – World Regional Geography
Education
- M.S., Strategic Studies, United States Army War College
- Certification, National Security Policy Studies, United States Army War College
- M.S., Military Operational Art and Science, United States Air Force Air University
- Geospatial Imagery Analyst Course, U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence
- B.A., History, University of North Georgia
Research/Special Interests
- Emerging airborne sensor capabilities
- Information sharing policies to combat international terrorism
Work Experience
Mr. Matthews retired from the United States Army after 27 years of service as an enlisted Infantry Soldier, Air Defense Artillery Officer, and Military Intelligence Officer. He served at the tactical, operational, and strategic levels, in a variety of command, staff, and joint positions, supporting infantry and special operations units in combat. He then served as the 43rd Commandant of Cadets for the University of North Georgia – The Military College of Georgia. He currently teaches military science and leadership at the Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida.