Matthew Sweitzer
About Matthew Sweitzer
Matthew Sweitzer is a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories, with extensive experience in communication research and teaching.
Current Position at Sandia National Laboratories
Matthew Sweitzer has been serving as a Postdoctoral Researcher at Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States since 2021. His role involves advanced research responsibilities in a national laboratory setting.
Previous Roles in Research and Teaching
Before his current position, Matthew Sweitzer worked as a Graduate Technical Intern at Sandia National Laboratories from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he served for six years as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at The Ohio State University School of Communication from 2015 to 2021, engaging in research and teaching activities.
Industry Experience
Prior to his academic and research career, Matthew Sweitzer held various roles in different industries. He was a Logistics Coordinator at CenturyLink from 2013 to 2015 and a Personal Banker at Commerce Bank in Columbia, Missouri, from 2012 to 2013. Earlier, from 2008 to 2012, he was Assistant Manager at Cold Stone Creamery in Columbia, Missouri.
Academic Background
Matthew Sweitzer earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Master of Arts (MA) in Communication from The Ohio State University, completing the programs in 2021 and 2019, respectively. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communication from the University of Missouri-Columbia, which he earned in 2012.
Research and Publications
Matthew Sweitzer's research has been published in notable journals such as 'Human Communication Research', 'Communication Research', 'Public Opinion Quarterly', and the 'American Journal of Sociology'. His research methods include social network analysis, supervised and unsupervised machine learning, content analysis, and survey methods.
Awards and Mentorship
During his academic career, Matthew Sweitzer won top paper awards from the International Communication Association, National Communication Association, and International Society for Self and Identity. He also served as a peer mentor to other graduate students during his PhD program, contributing to the academic community.
Technical Skills
Matthew Sweitzer is proficient in several computing languages and tools, including R, Python, NetLogo, Stata, Java, HTML, and CSS. These skills are essential to his research practice, particularly in data analysis and modeling.