James Matthews

James Matthews is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Biotechnology at the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment. He is affiliated with the college's academic and research initiatives and can be contacted at jmatthew@uky.edu or via phone at (859) 257-7513.

His research interests align with the department's focus areas, including

• Biotechnology applications in agriculture
• Molecular biology techniques
• Environmental sustainability through biotechnological innovations
• Food science and safety advancements
• Genetic engineering practices

Professor Matthews teaches ABT 395: Independent Study in Biotechnology, a course offered since Spring 2010, which likely reflects his expertise in guiding advanced student research projects.