MrMatt Walters

As the Scientific Communication Specialist in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Canterbury, I work at the intersection of science, design, and education. My role involves helping students and staff communicate their research clearly and creatively—whether through visual design, scientific photography, posters, presentations, or technical figures. I draw on extensive experience in communication design to support research‑informed methods for sharing complex scientific ideas effectively and engagingly.  

I also provide studio and location photography for publications, theses, and outreach, and I teach best‑practice approaches for remote, blended, and participatory learning environments. My background includes scientific illustration, information design, and taxonomic work on West African montane plants, and I’ve contributed to several virology and microbiology publications as part of multidisciplinary teams.  

At UC, I’m driven by a passion for empowering researchers to tell their science stories in ways that are accurate, accessible, and visually compelling.