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Professor Matthew Clarke serves as Deakin Distinguished Professor and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Innovation at Deakin University, with previous roles including Pro Vice-Chancellor Research Development (2020-2023) and Head of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (2011-2020). He is affiliated with the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation and co-founded the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership, a collaboration with Save the Children Australia working with over 20 international NGOs.
His educational background includes:
- Doctor of Philosophy from Victoria University of Technology
- Master of Arts from Monash University
- Graduate Certificate of Higher Education from Deakin University
- Bachelor of Economics from Monash University
Professor Clarke's research maintains a human-centered focus on economic development, international aid flows, and religion and development, drawing on over three decades of international development experience. His work bridges academic research with practical humanitarian applications, with particular attention to Pacific regional dynamics, faith-based organizations in development contexts, and inclusive approaches for marginalized communities. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing Deakin's humanitarian education programs, including the University's first MOOC in humanitarian disasters.
Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent trajectory examining humanitarian leadership ethics, development effectiveness, and the intersection of religion with aid work. His research spans both theoretical frameworks and applied policy implications, with growing attention to disability inclusion in humanitarian contexts and Pacific regional politics.
Professor Clarke's scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards:
- Alfred Deakin Professor (2019)
- Fulbright Scholar, Non-Profit Leadership (2017-2018)
- Deakin University Award for Outstanding Contribution to Global Experiences (2016)
- Deakin University Award for Outstanding Contribution to Research (2008)
He has secured significant research funding from diverse sources including DFAT, Save the Children, World Vision, and multiple international universities. His current major projects include a $600,000 agreement with Barwon Health (2024-2028) and a $420,863 project addressing technology-facilitated domestic violence in Pacific Island nations. Professor Clarke has supervised over 20 PhD candidates to completion across diverse topics from humanitarian leadership to Pacific geopolitics.
As co-founder of the Centre for Humanitarian Leadership, he has helped build an initiative that has trained hundreds of humanitarian workers from over 70 countries and secured millions in funding. His leadership as DVC Research and Innovation focuses on expanding Deakin's research partnerships with industry, international universities, and research providers to enhance both research quality and real-world impact.
