Matthew Schnurr

Matthew Schnurr is a Professor in the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. His work bridges environmental geography, political ecology, and agricultural development, focusing on Sub-Saharan Africa.

• B.Sc. (Hon), Queen’s University, Kingston, ON (2001)
• M.A., School of Oriental and African Studies, London, UK (2002)
• Ph.D., University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC (2008)

His research examines the socio-political dimensions of agricultural biotechnology, including genetically modified and genome-edited crops, and their role in climate change adaptation. He also investigates digital agriculture's impact on farmer decision-making and social relations, with a focus on Uganda, where he collaborates with farmers to establish research networks. Schnurr explores innovative pedagogy through simulation-based education, particularly in teaching global development challenges like the Sustainable Development Goals.

Schnurr’s publications highlight critical analyses of agricultural technologies, gender dynamics in development, and regulatory frameworks for biotechnology. His recent work addresses genome editing governance and the gendered value chains of staple crops in Africa.

He teaches at Dalhousie University, with a commitment to integrating technology into education. His website (matthewschnurr.com) provides further details on his research and teaching initiatives.