Matthew Birk
Assisant Professor Of Biology at Saint Francis University
Pennsylvania, United States
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Top SchoolMatthew Birk is an Assistant Professor of Biology and teuthologist with 11 years of research experience applying integrative methods across biochemistry, physiology, behavior, and ecology to understand cephalopod biology and their roles in marine ecosystems. He completed a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography and built a trajectory through competitive research roles at the Marine Biological Laboratory, University of South Florida, and University of Rhode Island, bringing field and lab expertise to teaching and mentorship at Saint Francis University. His work blends classical marine biology with mechanistic lab approaches, yielding insights that connect organismal physiology to ecological function. Based in Pennsylvania, he leverages summers and collaborations at federal and academic marine stations to maintain active field programs. Colleagues describe him as a methodical experimentalist who translates niche cephalopod studies into broader questions about marine ecosystem resilience.
11 years of coding experience
11 years of employment as a software developer
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological Oceanography, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological Oceanography at University of South FloridaDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological and Environmental Sciences, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biological and Environmental Sciences at University of Rhode IslandBachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Marine Biology, summa cum laude, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Marine Biology, summa cum laude at University of North Carolina at Wilmington
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r9
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ggplot9
units-of-measurement6
gis6
excel6
virtualenvwrapper6
virtualenv6
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Github contributions (5)
matthewabirk/measurements
Jul 2016 - Apr 2023
Contributions:5 pushes, 1 branch, 4 comments in 6 years 10 months
matthewabirk/respirometry
Mar 2016 - Apr 2025
Tools for Conducting Respirometry Experiments
Contributions:3 releases, 1 review, 1 PR in 9 years 2 months
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