Biographic Information
Originally from Canada, Matt has studied and worked all over the world, including Poland, Switzerland, Australia, Slovakia and Germany. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Law/
Sociology, a Diploma in Teaching ESL and Social Sciences and an M.Ed. in Adult Education. Before coming to Mannheim, he taught at the RWTH Aachen for 6 years, 2 years at the TU Braunschweig and 3 years at the City University in Bratislava, Slovakia. Outside of the classroom, Matt enjoys playing and collecting music, hiking, watching ice hockey, and travelling off the beaten track.
Research / Teaching
Matthew (Matt) Ford (he/him) is a lecturer in Writing, Grammar and Vocabulary of English, and American Studies. His research focuses primarily on online teaching methods and addressing the diverse needs of international students.