Matt Minarchek

Matt Minarchek is an Affiliate Instructor at the Jackson School of International Studies, University of Washington. His research focuses on Southeast Asian history, environmental history, political ecology, animal studies, and Indonesia. He holds a Ph.D. in History from Cornell University (2019), an MA in History from Cornell (2016), an MA in International Affairs from Ohio University (2009), and a BA in Sciences and Conservation Studies from College of Santa Fe (2005). His regional expertise includes Southeast Asia.

• Education:
• Cornell University: Ph.D. in History (2019)
• Cornell University: MA in History (2016)
• Ohio University: MA in International Affairs (2009)
• College of Santa Fe: BA in Sciences and Conservation Studies (2005)

Minarchek’s work bridges historical analysis with environmental and political dimensions, particularly in Indonesian contexts. His interdisciplinary approach integrates animal studies and conservation themes into broader regional studies.