Matthew J. Iacchei

Matthew J. Iacchei is an Associate Professor of Marine Science in the Department of Natural Science within the College of Natural and Computational Sciences at Hawaiʻi Pacific University. His work bridges ecological theory and marine conservation, with a strong emphasis on biodiversity, population dynamics, and human impacts on marine systems.

Educational Background:

• Ph.D. in Zoology (Ecology, Evolution, and Conservation Biology Specialization), University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, 2013
• B.S. in Biology (Ecology and Evolution, Marine Science), Cornell University, 2002

Dr. Iacchei's research focuses on understanding the ecological and evolutionary processes that shape marine biodiversity across spatial and temporal scales. His work investigates how natural history traits and environmental factors influence population structure, how species boundaries align across biogeographic regions, and how human harvest practices affect marine communities. He is particularly interested in applying scientific findings to improve marine resource management and conservation policy.

His teaching philosophy emphasizes critical thinking, experiential learning, and the application of theory to real-world problems. He teaches courses such as MARS 3001 General Oceanography I Laboratory and MARS 6910 Current Topics in Marine Science, aiming to foster independent thinking and data-driven decision-making in students.

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Dr. Iacchei advises students in marine science and related fields, though specific names of advisees are not provided. There is no mention of external grants or funded research projects in the available information.

He is affiliated with the Makapu'u Campus at the OI Admin Building, where he conducts his academic and administrative duties.