Matthew Bietz

Matthew Bietz is an Associate Professor of Teaching in the Department of Informatics at the University of California, Irvine. His research focuses on sociotechnical systems, data sharing, and distributed collaborative work. He earned his Ph.D. in Information from the University of Michigan, following degrees in musicology and performance. His work bridges Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) with ethical considerations in technology design.

Education: 2008 Ph.D., Information (University of Michigan); 2000 M.S., Information (University of Michigan); 1997 M.A., Historical Musicology (SUNY Stony Brook); 1995 B.A., English and B.Mus., Cello Performance (Lawrence University).

Research Themes: Data management, distributed collaboration, large-scale infrastructures, and ethical design. He emphasizes empathy in design processes and the societal impacts of pervasive data systems through projects like PERVADE (Pervasive Data Ethics).

Grants & Projects: PI of NSF-funded PERVADE (2017-2023), co-investigator in NIH-funded privacy studies, and leader in health data exploration initiatives. His work spans cyberinfrastructure development, trust in virtual teams, and genomic data standards.

Labs/Teams: Active in the Department of Informatics, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on projects like Health Data Exploration and Virtual Standards Development Organizations. Teaches courses on HCI, organizational systems, and project-based learning.